Community Capacity Building Training Web Portal
Ottawa's Second Point in Time Count - Wednesday, October 27th at noon to Thursday, October 28th at noon
Ottawa’s Homelessness Point in Time (PiT) Count, is a 24-hour enumeration of a sample of people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa from Wednesday, October 27th at noon to Thursday, October 28th at noon. The Count will help Ottawa measure our local homelessness situation and provide information for programming. Amanda Rocheleau will be available for our Surveyors to Debrief on Friday at 1:00 and the Ottawa Distress Centre will be aware for our Clients.
This is not a training program - FYI only
October 27, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellness Check-in and Debrief Group for Frontline Workers - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 (every second Thursday 10:30 AM)
Passcode: Peers -----* Please note time change! 10:30 a.m. This is a bi-weekly online meeting open for all frontline workers to come talk about their own wellness. This supportive group is a unique opportunity to process experiences related to our helper roles and connect with peers in a comfortable, confidential setting. Debriefing with peers helps mitigate the stress impact from our jobs and has proven to be one of the most beneficial methods of preventing occupational stress issues. We take the time to discuss the challenges that come with frontline work and provide support and education about our own psychological well-being. There is no commitment to the group, you can simply sign-in to the Zoom meeting when you would like. The group is facilitated by Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW who specializes in supporting helping professionals with their psychological health and safety. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 Meeting ID: 829 6715 6381 Passcode: peers 10:30 - 12:00
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October 28, 2021
Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Point in Time Count Surveyor Debriefing at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86572848175?pwd=QlZXbGt0Q3F0L2VpUUliVUxYanBpdz09
with Amanda Rocheleau. For Surveyors who helped with our Point in Time Count & would like to debrief __________ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86572848175?pwd=QlZXbGt0Q3F0L2VpUUliVUxYanBpdz09 ..............No need to have an account or sign in - just copy this Zoom link:
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October 29, 2021
Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Understanding Grief as a Front Line Worker - 90 minute Zoom Program
To gain a better understanding of the situations that you encounter regularly that are both life giving, and life changing. 1) What specifically do Frontline Workers grieve? 2) How are Frontline Workers' grief experiences different from others? 3) Frontline Workers' 'burden' and 'emotional impact' of grief; 4) Secondary Trauma; 5) Disenfranchised grief and the Frontline Worker; 6) Recognition and Validation 7) Layers of Healing; 8) How Frontline Workers can 'recalibrate'.
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November 8, 2021
Mon 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Your Clients – What Actually Helps!
In this session we will review some of the various ways in which you can help your client who is living with mental health challenges. We will focus mainly on depression and anxiety but also touching on other concerns. Using case examples, we will examine some conventional treatments such as medication and therapy, and we will explore other evidence-based ways in which you can help to support and improve your client’s quality of life.
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November 10, 2021
Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid - working with YOUTH *Virtual
There is two hours of pre course work to do before your registration is confirmed. You must attend BOTH days. This course is limited to 15 people - if you have taken a MHFA course before - please let others have the chance. The MHFA Canada Basic Course Outline includes: Mood disorders; Anxiety disorders: Psychosis; Substance Use Disorder; The following mental health crisis situations are also covered: Suicidal behavior; Overdoses; Panic Attacks; Reactions to traumatic events; Psychotic episodes The YOUTH program adds the components of "Self Harm" and "Eating Disorders"
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November 16, 2021
Tue 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wed
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Motivational Interviewing for Mental Health Professionals * must have prerequisite of Kelly's M.I. program & attend both days
Building trust, conveying accurate empathy, and effectively connecting with individuals who live with a variety of mental health challenges is key to working with individuals who experience homelessness. This interactive skill based training will focus on integrating what is learned into practice, and look at how Motivational Interviewing can build bridges of understanding, support self efficacy, and help define/clarify our role when supporting some of the most vulnerable and resilient individuals we work with.
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November 18, 2021
Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellness Check-in and Debrief Group for Managers - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92043322481?pwd=cnBiRmIrUlY0eDVoUmo5RkJWNEowdz09 (each month Thursday 10:30 AM)
* Please note time change! This is a bi-weekly online meeting open for all managers to come talk about their own wellness. This supportive group is a unique opportunity to process experiences related to management roles and connect with other managers across Ottawa agencies in a comfortable, confidential setting. Debriefing with peers helps mitigate the stress impact from our jobs and has proven to be one of the most beneficial methods of preventing occupational stress issues. We take the time to discuss the challenges that come with leadership roles and provide support and education about our own psychological well-being. There is no commitment to the group, you can simply sign-in to the Zoom meeting when you would like. The group is facilitated by Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW who specializes in supporting helping professionals with their psychological health and safety. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92043322481?pwd=cnBiRmIrUlY0eDVoUmo5RkJWNEowdz09 Meeting ID: 920 4332 2481 Passcode: managers
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November 18, 2021
Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Circles of Grief Support: A Guided Approach on How to Comfort Others in their Grief
Introduction to Grief ; Attachment and Loss; The Mourning Process; Effects of Loss & Trauma; Grief and The Family; Support ; Principals; Levels & Layers of Support
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November 22, 2021
Mon 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wellness Check-in and Debrief Group for Frontline Workers - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 (every second Thursday 10:30 AM)
Passcode: Peers -----* Please note time change! 10:30 a.m. This is a bi-weekly online meeting open for all frontline workers to come talk about their own wellness. This supportive group is a unique opportunity to process experiences related to our helper roles and connect with peers in a comfortable, confidential setting. Debriefing with peers helps mitigate the stress impact from our jobs and has proven to be one of the most beneficial methods of preventing occupational stress issues. We take the time to discuss the challenges that come with frontline work and provide support and education about our own psychological well-being. There is no commitment to the group, you can simply sign-in to the Zoom meeting when you would like. The group is facilitated by Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW who specializes in supporting helping professionals with their psychological health and safety. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 Meeting ID: 829 6715 6381 Passcode: peers 10:30 - 12:00
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November 25, 2021
Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid - Standard (Virtual) * your registration will not be confirmed until pre-course work is done*
You will need to do two hours of preparation before your registration is confirmed. Once you register - we'll send you a code & link for Module 1 to do on your own time. This needs to be finished at least one week before the course starts. Your registration will then be 'confirmed' and you will be sent the Zoom link for the rest of the course. This course is limited to 15 people - if you have taken a MHFA course before - please let others register. Course Objectives Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person to: •Talk about declines in their mental well-being •Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being •Reach out to these support •Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis •Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being Topics Module 1: Self-Directed – this is two hours of work you do on your own before the course •Introduction to the course •Introduction to MHFA actions Module 2: Virtual Classroom •Practice applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being •Guidelines for MHFA conversations with people from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community Module 3 Virtual Classroom •Discussion on using MHFA actions for self-care •Practice using MHFA actions in crisis situations Method of Instruction This 8-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3. You will need to print off case scenarios and worksheets prior to starting module 2 More information can be found on: https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-type/mhfa-standard-virtual#MethodofInstruction
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November 30, 2021
Tue 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Psychosis - Focusing on Women
History, theories, cultural differences, societal attitudes and interpretations of Psychosis. Explore various types of psychosis, look at treatment, talk about CCBT/ neurologie of the brain /medications / look at voice hearers groups that teach people how to live with the voices & how we can help and try to demystify the word.
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December 8, 2021
Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wellness Check-in and Debrief Group for Frontline Workers - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 (every second Thursday 10:30 AM)
Passcode: Peers -----* Please note time change! 10:30 a.m. This is a bi-weekly online meeting open for all frontline workers to come talk about their own wellness. This supportive group is a unique opportunity to process experiences related to our helper roles and connect with peers in a comfortable, confidential setting. Debriefing with peers helps mitigate the stress impact from our jobs and has proven to be one of the most beneficial methods of preventing occupational stress issues. We take the time to discuss the challenges that come with frontline work and provide support and education about our own psychological well-being. There is no commitment to the group, you can simply sign-in to the Zoom meeting when you would like. The group is facilitated by Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW who specializes in supporting helping professionals with their psychological health and safety. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967156381?pwd=Wi8zc3JVeE1PT1lJZW96Q09FdlVuZz09 Meeting ID: 829 6715 6381 Passcode: peers 10:30 - 12:00
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December 9, 2021
Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellness Check-in and Debrief Group for Managers - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92043322481?pwd=cnBiRmIrUlY0eDVoUmo5RkJWNEowdz09 (each month Thursday 10:30 AM)
* Please note time change! This is a bi-weekly online meeting open for all managers to come talk about their own wellness. This supportive group is a unique opportunity to process experiences related to management roles and connect with other managers across Ottawa agencies in a comfortable, confidential setting. Debriefing with peers helps mitigate the stress impact from our jobs and has proven to be one of the most beneficial methods of preventing occupational stress issues. We take the time to discuss the challenges that come with leadership roles and provide support and education about our own psychological well-being. There is no commitment to the group, you can simply sign-in to the Zoom meeting when you would like. The group is facilitated by Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW who specializes in supporting helping professionals with their psychological health and safety. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92043322481?pwd=cnBiRmIrUlY0eDVoUmo5RkJWNEowdz09 Meeting ID: 920 4332 2481 Passcode: managers
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December 16, 2021
Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Crisis, Compassion, and Boundary Setting
Course Outline: The continuum of professional behaviour. Connection and relational engagement How do we help someone who is difficult to connect with? The neurophysiology of empathy and what to do when we feel like we’re not “getting anywhere” with a client? The Crisis Oriented Client and Setting and Maintaining professional and personal boundaries. Self Reflection, Mindful Practice, and Self Care.
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January 18, 2022
Tue 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
About Core 3
The Community Capacity Building training program focuses on three core areas to provide a basic understanding of homeless and at risk populations.
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