Mind Matters - June 2021 No images? Click here New program targets hard-hit tourism and hospitality sectorTourism and hospitality employees can now register for the first level in a new training certification program that focusses on mental health, well-being and resilience skills. The program is part of the recently-launched Workplace Hub which offers tools to help address common workplace concerns such as bullying, harassment, COVID-19 exposure, coping with stress and more. The new training program was developed with the needs of people working within the tourism and hospitality in mind. Level 1: Foundational Skills aims to teach participants about mental health and how it can fluctuate over time as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, disordered eating and substance use issues. They’ll also learn how to reduce stigma and start positive conversations about mental health and better recognize and address chronic stress and burnout to support their own well-being. Canadian Mental Health Association on reconciliation and mental healthEvery day, Indigenous people live the very real impacts of systemic racism and colonialism, which affect their mental health and well-being. We acknowledge that, as the largest and one of the oldest providers of community mental health services in Canada, CMHA has our own history of upholding racist and colonial practices that have had deep and lasting negative impacts on Indigenous people in Canada. We deeply regret this past and the harm it has caused Canada’s Indigenous peoples and know that there is still much work left to do to decolonize and apply an anti-oppression lens to our practices and policies within the mental health system today. We must take responsibility and the steps needed to address the harmful ways in which our mental health system has upheld racist and colonial practices. We call on our health care system and decision-makers to heed the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to support Indigenous communities’ calls to action on reconciliation, and particularly those in support of Indigenous mental health, healing and well-being. Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training - Sept. 14 to 17CMHA’s certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training program supports individuals who are working to improve psychological health and safety in workplaces or implement Canada’s National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard). Care to Speak seeks volunteer peer supportersCare for Caregivers, on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association of BC and SafeCare BC, is searching for individuals who have previously worked in long-term care, home care or other areas of health care, who would be interested in volunteering their time to provide peer support to health care workers on the front lines. Interested applicants should be empathetic, have access to – and are comfortable operating – a computer, respect the confidentiality of others, and can commit to volunteering one day per week for a one-year term. Visions: Responding to FeelingsThe latest issue of Visions looks at feelings and emotions. In this issue, you can explore many different formal and informal approaches to work through and manage feelings, including different psychotherapies. You’ll also find easy strategies to try at home the next time you start to feel overwhelmed with an emotion. Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to CMHAThe donation will enhance and expand CMHA’s cross-Canada network of community-based mental health and well-being learning centres – often called “Recovery Colleges.” The centres are welcoming spaces that help all people, including women, families and vulnerable groups, access the support they need in an environment that is healthy, inclusive and safe. The donation celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program, which partners with women’s health organizations to support women during difficult times and make an impact locally. You can support the mental health of British Columbians. Together we can make a difference. MIND MATTERS is completely free and your e-mail address is not shared with any third party. If you would like to know more about our efforts to ensure your privacy is maintained, please contact us. Mind Matters wouldn't be possible without support from donors like you. If your BC agency has news or events you would like to promote in Mind Matters, please e-mail a short paragraph to mindmatters@cmha.bc.ca. If you no longer wish to receive Mind Matters, you may unsubscribe. DISCLAIMER |