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The Working Mind
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training program designed to begin a shift in how you think, act, and feel about mental health. This program provides practical knowledge and skills to help reduce stigma.
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Benefits of TWM:
Mental Health Literacy: Understand the nuances of mental health and illness, recognizing early signs in yourself and others.
Communication Skills: Develop a common language to support conversations about Mental Health between colleagues and within teams.
Stigma Reduction: Our evidence-based programs are proven to combat stigma and cultivate a supportive atmosphere for those facing mental health challenges.
Results Driven: Psychological health incidents are the number one cause of disability leave in Canada. The Working Mind is proven to increase resiliency, create a healthier, more productive workplace, and feel about mental health.
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The Working Mind has several adaptations tailored to specific industries and delivered separately for employees and managers, catering to specific needs and roles. These include TWM First Responder, Legal Sector, Health Care, Long-term Care, Oral Health Professionals, Trades, and Sports.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides you with the skills needed to extend crucial support to individuals navigating mental health crises or challenges. Much like traditional first aid, MHFA fosters the ability to identify common signs of distress and deliver immediate aid until professional assistance is accessible​.
Course Structure
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Module 1: Self-Directed (2 Hours): An introductory module that lays the foundation of MHFA actions.
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Module 2: Live Classroom (3.5 hours): Focuses on applying MHFA actions in scenarios of declining mental well-being and adapting conversations for diverse groups.
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Module 3: Live Classroom (3.5 hours): Enhances skills in crisis management and highlights the importance of self-care.
Participants will learn to:
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Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm
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Listen non-judgmentally
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Give reassurance
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Encourage professional support
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Self- Care
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Psychological Health & Safety
Introduction to PHS:
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Live Virtually Facilitated Training
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1/2 day (4 hours)
Psychological health and safety must be embedded throughout workplace systems and practices to protect workers and provide safer systems to reduce risk and prevent psychological harm.​
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In this half-day facilitator-led training program, participants will learn the basics of psychological health and safety and why it matters. Discover the essential elements that contribute to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
Integrating PHS:
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Live Virtually Facilitated Training
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2 half-days (5 hours each)
Learning Objectives
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Understand how to use the OM PHS
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Integration Framework to illustrate how PHS is embedded throughout an organization
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Create a plan for assessing the level of PHS integration in a workplace.
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Participants will learn how to integrate PHS throughout workplace systems and practices that are common in many organizations. Learners will understand the key elements of work that affect PHS within their organization. Introduced to the Opening Minds PHS Integration Framework and how to use it in guiding an organization to put PHS into practice in the key areas of work.
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This course helps participants in preparing for measuring the level of PHS integration through a PHS Assessment that demonstrates how organizations can be supported to make resource allocation decisions for system improvements.
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One-hour Webinar Sessions
Cultivating Self-Compassion
In this transformative interactive online one-hour education session on self-compassion, participants will learn through guided exercises and insightful discussions to cultivate a nurturing inner voice. By the end of the session, attendees will have powerful tools to navigate life's challenges with greater self-acceptance and begin developing a healthier relationship with themselves. A handout is included for the session.
Mental Health: Moral Injury / Vicarious Trauma
Attending this training can be a valuable step towards optimizing your mental fitness and overall well-being and provides strategies for building resilience. By learning about moral injury, vicarious trauma, and workplace stressors, you can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges that can impact your mental health. Remember, just as you would invest in your physical fitness, taking the time to invest in your mental fitness is crucial for leading a fulfilling and balanced life.
Building Resilience in Adversity
In this empowering online one-hour education session on resilience, participants will explore the key components of resilience. Through examples and interactive activities, attendees will learn how to adapt positively to change, overcome setbacks, and bounce back from difficult experiences. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to build resilience and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. A handout is included for the session.
Two Part Series:
1. How trauma is stored in the brain
2. Trauma recovery: types of treatments/therapy and how they work.
Coming soon, two one-hour sessions.