Pathways to Healing: Recognizing  and Coping with Trauma

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division supports the resilience, recovery and well-being of people living with a mental illness and those experiencing mental health challenges across the province of Nova Scotia.We are a federated charity, which means we are a collective of organizations bound together by a brand and mission.Our programs are free to access and available to anyone living in Nova Scotia. At the community level our branches support the resilience and well-being of Nova Scotians through social programs, education and advocacy based on the needs of the community.To learn more about CMHA NS Division visit our website at www.novascotia.cmha.ca

CMHA NS Division

This workshop offers a compassionate and grounded approach to understanding the profound impact of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

THRIVE - Fall 2025

Mental health. It wasn’t a class at school. So where can Nova Scotians go to learn about mental health and well-being? The answer is “THRIVE.”

Learn how to recognize signs of trauma and PTSD, explore healthy coping strategies, and discover ways to support yourself and loved ones on the path to healing. DETAILS:<ul><li>TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | DURATION: One hour</li><li>VENUE: Online [ZOOM]</li><li>DATE: November 26, 2025</li></ul>Facilitator Bio - Jared Hickey is a serving military member with over 18 years of experience and a psychology student at Saint Mary’s University, currently pursuing an honours degree with the goal of becoming a therapist and counselor. As a father of two, Jared understands firsthand the importance of family well-being and the ripple effects that mental health challenges can have on loved ones. Drawing from his own experiences with the challenges of military service, he has engaged in personal therapy and developed a strong commitment to destigmatizing mental health. He is passionate about sharing coping strategies that support not only individuals living with trauma but also their families, who are often deeply affected when a loved one is struggling. When not studying or serving, Jared enjoys connecting with others through open conversations about resilience, growth, and the importance of community in healing.About THRIVEMental health. It wasn’t a class at school. So where can Nova Scotians go to learn about mental health and well-being? The answer is “THRIVE.”THRIVE is a virtual learning centre that helps Nova Scotians learn about mental health and well-being. Workshops are facilitated and co-created by people with lived experience, giving participants practical tools to support their own mental health and the mental health of others.There’s no referral or diagnosis needed, and all sessions are fully online, so anyone can join from anywhere.Help more Nova Scotians THRIVE!Your donation helps keep workshops free, inclusive, and available to everyone who wants to learn, grow, and take care of their well-being.<a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44267" title="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44267" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Give today and help your community THRIVE.</a>

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Pathways to Healing: Recognizing and Coping with Trauma

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