Mental Health Education
Mental Health Education Series
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) facilitated Mental Health Sessions
We have partnered with CMHA to offer 8 mental health sessions facilitated by the CMHA Annapolis Valley Team. These sessions take place once a month from July 2024 - February 2025.
1
Mental Health Awareness
We will explore the mental health continuum and develop awareness around our own states of wellbeing, struggling, and crisis, as well as things we can do to support our mental health in each state. We will also look at the fundamental connection between mental health and community.
July 18th 1pm at The Berwick Anglican Church Hall
2
Communication Skills for Psychological Safety
How can we best support those experiencing challenges with their mental health?
We will explore how to interact in ways that feel non-judgemental and compassionate.
August 15th 1pm at The Berwick Anglican Church Hall
3
Burnout, Boundaries, and Self-Care
We will explore the concept of burnout – what it means and how it occurs – as well as strategies to prevent it, such as boundary setting and self-care.
September 12th 1pm at The Berwick Library
4
Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety Standards:
This session provides an overview of the voluntary Psychological Health and Safety Standards developed in Canada, and guidance on how organizations can begin implementation.
October 10th 1pm at The Berwick Library
5
Introduction to Peer Support (part 1)
The first session provides an overview of peer support, including defining peer support, the spectrum of peer support models, the process of recovery, and the basics of active listening skills and supportive communication.
November 14th 1pm at The Berwick Library
6
Introduction to Peer Support (part 2)
The second session explores the basics of group facilitation, including the role of peer facilitators, how to share our stories safely, how to practice self-care as facilitators, the basics of trauma-informed facilitation, and what kind of training is available for those interested in developing their skills around peer support.
December 12th 1pm at The Berwick Library
7
Mental Health Resources
In this session we review a comprehensive list of curated mental health resources available to Nova Scotians and review how to access them.
January 9th 1pm at The Berwick Library
8
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
This session offers an approach to incorporating mindful self compassion into your daily life. Practice holding a space of non-judgement for your emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
February 13th 1pm at The Berwick Library
Presentations & Workshops
These sessions are facilitated by local organizations and businesses that have a background in Mental Health and each will focus on a different topic!
Presentations
Recovery Support Centre & S.O.A.R. Presentation
Thursday September 26th, 11am at The Evangeline Club
How can Family Members Support Loved Ones with Mental Health Struggles?
November 6th 2024, 1pm Viritually
Since this presentation is a virtutal session, you can attend on your own, or at The Evangeline Club
Workshops
Introduction to Art Therapy Sessions
Art Therapy to Support Healing and Wellness - An Introductory Workshop
October 17th 2024 at 10:30am -12pm
Berwick Anglican Church Hall
People have used art for healing since ancient times. More recently, art therapy has developed as a mental health profession. Art therapy uses art and creative processes to help people explore and express challenges and possibilities in their lives.
In this workshop, we will explore some ways that art therapy can support mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing. The facilitators will guide you in some art making and discussion. You do not need art skills to participate. Your interest, curiosity and a willingness to explore making art will be welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Drawing Out the Self - Building Community & Self-Esteem
October 31st 2024 at 10:30am -12pm
Berwick Anglican Church Hall
Art therapy can offer a supportive space for self-discovery and understanding. Art making helps us to connect with our body, our thoughts, desires, and beliefs. This helps to increase our self - awareness and to boost our confidence and self-esteem.
In this workshop, we will explore how art making can help us to strengthen self-esteem as we build community and connect with others. The facilitators will guide you in art making and discussion. You do not need art skills to participate. Your interest, curiosity and a willingness to explore making art will be welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Mindful Art Making to Calm Stress and Anxiety
November 21st 2024 at 10:30am -12pm
Berwick Anglican Church Hall
Most people feel some stress, and some experience ongoing, sometimes overwhelming stress. Anxiety may feel like stress but it usually includes ongoing worrying. The worry may be about what has happened or what might happen. Mindfulness practices can help us to stay in the present moment, to calm ourselves and to set aside worries.
In this workshop, we will explore how mindful art making can help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. Please note: Anxiety has many individual causes and effects. We will not be able to address these in this workshop. Workshop handouts will include further information.
Evangeline Club Sessions
At The Evangeline Club, we have a group of individuals that meet multiple times as week as part of a peer support group. The sessions listed below take place with this group.
This does not mean that others can’t participate as well, they are just focused on the needs and goals of this group.
Coping Skills
In this session we will be going over coping skills and creating booklets, attendees will be able to take laminated coping skills and add them to their coping skills keychains that they can carry around and use when needed. Anyone is welcome!
Tuesday September 24th 2024 11am at The Evangeline Club
October 24th 2024 at 1pm
The Evangeline Club
November 7th 2024 at 1pm
The Evangeline Club
December 5th 2024 at 1pm
The Evangeline Club
Journalling 101: Types & Benefits of Journaling
In this session we will be looking at the benefits of journaling, as well as different types of journaling. As part of this session participants will be able to make a journal in a type they feel resonates with them. Anyone is welcome!
Date is still in the works!
Check back soon for an update.
Vision Boards
In this session we will create a vision board for our future, whether that be 2, 5 or 10 years in the future. A vision board is intended to be kept somewhere you would see it often, to remind you of your goals to help keep you on track.
August 7th 2024, 1pm at The Evangeline Club