EventsEventshttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009-05-28T14:05:30ZSquarespaceSafeguards Training for Children and Adult Serviceshttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/28/safeguards-training-for-children-and-adult-services.htmlSean2009-05-28T14:04:55Z2009-05-28T14:04:55ZSafeguards Training for Children and Adult Services - check out the website at:www.safeguards-training.net

The training offered by Safeguards is at the momentFREEto staff and families that belong to one of the associations listed below.

Click on:NEW TRAINING FOR MAY & JUNE 2009 and it will list the training sessions.

Examples are:
Repairing Insecure Attachments in Children and Youth
The Gendered and Racialized Nature of Youth Bullying and Violence
Cognitive Behaviour Coaching for Child and Youth Workers
Transference and Countertransference: Aid or Impediment to Healing Trauma Runs Through: The Continuum Between Anxiety and Trauma

 Respite Services Training Certificate - $20.00 Online Course
Respite Care for People with Autism - $20.00 Online Course

 Respite Workers, Autism and your Child:A Parents Guide-FREEOnline Course

Safeguards’ five association partners are:

Children's Mental Health Ontario (http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/)

Ontario Association of Children's and Youth Centres (http://www.ontchild.ca/)

Community Living Ontario (http://www.communitylivingontario.ca/)

Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth (http://www.oarty.net/)

Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario (http://www.nativecfs.org)

]]>Register Now for the AT4ALL Conferencehttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/28/register-now-for-the-at4all-conference.htmlSean2009-05-28T14:01:57Z2009-05-28T14:01:57Z

The Ministry of Education - Provincial Schools Branch (PSB) and the Association for Special Education Technology (ASET) are proud to partnerinhosting a provincial conference focussing on AssistiveTechnology (AT),“AT4ALL: Assistive Technology for All –On the Road to Success”, from August 27-29, 2009 in Milton. Keynote speakers includeDr. Dave Edyburn, Will Richardson and Todd Cunningham.

The AT4ALL Organizing Committee is seeking your assistance in raising awareness of this upcoming conference to participants who are interested in learning more about Assistive Technology.

Complete conference details and registration available - www.AT4ALL.ca

Thank you in advance for your assistance in promoting this conference to interested stakeholders. Please contactleslie.jukes@ontario.caif you have any questions.

]]>4th Annual Canadian Congress for Research on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplacehttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/13/4th-annual-canadian-congress-for-research-on-mental-health-a.htmlSean2009-05-13T03:16:52Z2009-05-13T03:16:52ZOctober 28 2009
Event Name: 4th Annual Canadian Congress for Research on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace
The Westin Harbour Castle
Click Here to Register for this Event!

Venue Information:
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

You're invited to the leading Canadian forum dedicated to improving the working environment and the mental health of employees. During this two and a half day Congress, hundreds of researchers, business leaders, policy-makers and workers will gather to share information on the latest research and evidence-based interventions focusing on five main areas:

 

]]>Self Injury Behaviour in Youth - Issues and Strategieshttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/13/self-injury-behaviour-in-youth-issues-and-strategies.htmlSean2009-05-13T03:15:53Z2009-05-13T03:15:53ZMay 26 2009
Self Injury Behaviour in Youth - Issues and Strategies
Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Self-injury can be difficult for loved ones and people in the helping field to understand. This workshop will begin with a general overview to assist participants in understanding the experience and motivations of adolescents who intentionally injure themselves. In addition, the workshop will offer practical strategies for working with youth struggling with this complex issue.

]]>A TWO DAY EVENT ON PEER SUPPORT - June 11th and 12th, 2009http://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/13/a-two-day-event-on-peer-support-june-11th-and-12th-2009.htmlSean2009-05-13T02:04:11Z2009-05-13T02:04:11ZCHRISTINE GAYLER & ASSOCIATES
PRESENTS
A TWO DAY EVENT ON PEER SUPPORT
Join us on June 11th and 12th, 2009
Widening the Lens on Peer Support – 2 Day Workshop
Bellamere Event Centre
1260 Gainsborough Road
London, Ontario


EVENT OVERVIEW:
Stepping into valued life roles such as citizen, partner, teacher, friend, as well as service provider are indicators of recovery. There is a growing interest in the role of peer support as mental health services are considering how to offer service provider opportunities to their service recipients.

Many of us are navigating new territory as we consider how we might engage service recipients in meaningful roles within our mental health services. A number of our neighbours locally, provincially, south of the border, and across the ocean have already set sail. We can learn from listening to their experiences.Our two-day event offers you such an opportunity.


Day 1: Widening Our Lens on Peer Support
(9:00 a.m. registration – 4:30 p.m.)
Meet representatives who will describe progressive peer support initiatives from an
Ontario Mental Health Centre, a Community Mental Health Agency, an Assertive
Community Treatment Team, the Ontario Peer Development Initiative and the State of
Massachusetts.
Day 2: Charting Our Course – Enhancing Opportunities for People with Lived Experience to
Engage in Meaningful Roles within Mental Health Services
(9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.)
For those charting their own course, Day 2 offers you a hands-on
workshop experience with Fiona Wilson and Christine Gayler of Christine
Gayler & Associates (www.christinegayler.com). We will begin by
providing you with a framework for meaningful consumer involvement
within your mental health service. We will engage you in small and large
group activities to clarify your vision, solidify your values and determine
the benefits, opportunities and challenges in choosing a particular More Here

]]>Parenting Under Pressure Workshopshttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/5/4/parenting-under-pressure-workshops.htmlSean2009-05-04T14:34:52Z2009-05-04T14:34:52ZPresented by: Marion Whitfield & Rose Najim, Crisis Counsellors
Central Library (Tonda Room), 251 Dundas Street, London

Family Breakups – Helping Kids Cope
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 (6:30 –7:30)
Presented by: Don Efron, Clinical Supervisor
Central Library (Stevenson & Hunt Room), 251 Dundas Street, London
Keeping Your Cool, When Your Child Loses Theirs
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (6:30 – 8:00)
Presented by: Theresa Stock, Therapist; Sandra Hamilton, Counsellor
Jalna Branch, 1119 Jalna Blvd., London

When Your Child Hates to Go to School
Thursday, May 7, 2009 (6:30 – 8:00)
Presented by: Dr. Sanaa Helmi, Psychiatrist
Central Library (Tonda Room), 251 Dundas Street, London

All sessions are free and open to everyone

For more information:
Vanier Children’s Services
(519) 433-3101
www.vanier.com
Parenting During Crisis
Monday, May 4, 2009 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)

]]>Free Resiliency Workshop for Parentshttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/4/20/free-resiliency-workshop-for-parents.htmlSean2009-04-20T00:20:12Z2009-04-20T00:20:12Z Building Resiliency in Our Children Come hear an expert in the field of Resiliency. Dr. Wayne Hammond , Executive Director of Resiliency Canada has focused his career on finding new ways to build on the strengths of children/youth and their families. “Long-term developmental studies have followed individuals raised in extremely high-risk environments that included significant levels of poverty, alcoholism, drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and mental illness. Researchers found that at least 50 percent and usually closer to 70 percent of these individuals grow up to be not only successful by societal standards, but “confident, competent, and caring” persons (Werner & Smith, 1992). The reason some individuals succeed when faced with risks and adversity is resiliency – the capability of individuals and systems (families, groups and communities) to cope with significant adversity or stress in ways that are not only effective, but tend to result in an increased ability to constructively respond to future adversity”. Join us in our dialogue with Dr. Wayne Hammond and learn how to build strengths and increase resiliency in kids. This event is sponsored by the Student Support Leadership Initiative. An initiative focused on having community agencies and schools work more effectively together, to better meet the needs of children/youth who experience mental health challenges and their families. To register please RSVP to Cindy Evans – c.evans@ldcsb.on.ca 519-663-2088 Ext. 40008

]]>Parents for Children's Mental Health Conference - April 25th 2008http://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/4/19/parents-for-childrens-mental-health-conference-april-25th-20.htmlSean2009-04-19T20:22:51Z2009-04-19T20:22:51ZWe are excited to feature guest speakers on topics such as: Bullying, Facilitation and Peer Support Group Leader- ships skills, Advocating Publicly and Politically for the services our children need!

Full registration details have been distributed to our members as well as Child and Youth Mental Health Agencies.

REGISTER NOW FOR APRIL 25, 2009
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga PCMH thanks Peel Children’s Centre for its generosity and support of our conference. Time is running out to register. If you have not yet sent in your registration, make sure you do this soon! We have an added speaker—Glenn Thompson from the Mental Health Com- mission of Canada will also be giving a plenary presentation in the morning. He will inform participants of the work of the Commission and give updates and information on how we can have the family voice heard.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

www.pcmh.ca

]]>Strengthening Families Together Workshophttp://www.sqeekywheel.com/events/2009/4/19/strengthening-families-together-workshop.htmlSean2009-04-19T20:20:31Z2009-04-19T20:20:31Z

Monday, April 20 - Monday, June 29, 2009

WOTCH Community Mental Health Services

534 Queens Ave, London

6:30 - 8:30 pm


Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness such as:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Major Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorder

Strengthening Families Together is a free 10-week education program for families and friends who are in a primary caregiving role for someone with a mental illness. Classes will be held on Mondays (No Class Victoria Day).

Course topics include:

  • What is Mental Illness?
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping as a Family
  • Treating Mental illness
  • Understanding the Mental Health System
  • Living with Mental Illness
  • Striving for Change: Advocacy

Each program is limited to 20 participants. Call and register today.
For more information contact:
Sabrina Andrews
519-668-0624 ext 227
S.Andrews@wotch.on.ca
Website: www.wotch.org
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