Changing Minds Workshop - Saint John

Who We AreA provincial charity and community leader for 65 years, the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) promotes the Mental Health of all, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.What We DoWe are a grassroots organization that provides services to all communities in the province such as presentations, programs, support groups, workshops, and advocacy for children, youth, adults, and seniors living with mental illness or those in search of mental wellness.Why We Do What We DoWe do it to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are living with mental illness and their families and to promote mental wellness within our communities. Through education and awareness we work towards the elimination of stigma.Qui Nous SommesL’ACSM du N.-B. est un organisme de bienfaisance provincial et leader communautaire depuis 65 ans. Nous aidons les gens à avoir accès aux ressources communautaires dont ils ont besoin pour devenir résilients et se remettre d’une maladiementale.Ce Que Nous FaisonsNous sommes une organisation de base qui fournit des services à toutes les communautés de la province, par exemple des présentations, des programmes, des groupes de soutien, des ateliers ainsi que des services de défense des intérêts à l’intention des enfants, des jeunes, des adultes et des aînés qui sont atteints d’une maladie mentale ou qui se préoccupent de leur mieux-être mental.Le Pourquoi De Ce Que Nous FaisonsNous voulons changer la vie des gens qui vivent avec une maladie mentale et leurs familles et promouvoir le mieux-être mental au sein de nos communautés. Nous travaillons à éliminer le stigmate par l’entremise de l’éducation et de la sensibilisation.

Canadian Mental Health Association of NB

2 day workshop September 15 & 16  from 9:00am to 5:00pm both days. Participants must attend both days in full to receive certificate.

Nick Nicolle Community Centre

Zone 2 - Fundy Shore, Saint John Area, Sussex Area

Zone 2 includes the following NBHC communities:
Grand Bay-Westfield, Greenwich, Simonds, Musquash, St. Stephen, Saint Andrews, Campobello Island, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Hampton, St. George, Grand Manan, Blacks Harbour, Sussex, Norton, Sussex Corner

Changing Minds was created in order to address a community need for mental health education, stigma reduction and to promote a better understanding of mental health and mental illness. This powerful and engaging program will change your mind regarding people with mental illness.2 day workshop running September 15 AND 16 from 9:00am to 5:00pm both days. Participants must attend both days in full to receive certificate.

In understanding an individual who has a mental illness we must first understand the illness, the impact of the illness on the individual, their family and their “fit” within their communities. Mental Illness is more challenging to understand than other kinds of illness. It’s easier to understand the mental illness when we get to know the individual with the illness and the effect it has on their lives.Modules:1. Understanding Mental Health and Mental IllnessGoal – To introduce the concepts of mental health and mental illness and explore our response to mental illness.2. Living with a DiagnosisGoal – To increase our ability to understand and relate to a person who has been diagnosed with a mental illness.3. Understanding DepressionGoal – To understand depression and barriers to sensitive communication.4. Understanding AnxietyGoal – To recognize the effect of fear and anxiety in mental illness and develop the ability to respond to people’s needs for safety.5. Understanding PsychosisGoal – To learn to relate to someone who is temporarily experiencing a different reality.6. Understanding ManiaGoal – To understand the impact of mood swings on a person’s relationships and interactions.7. Understanding Trauma, PTSD, and Personality DisorderGoal – To gain a better understanding of how trauma can impact social emotional development and mental illness.8. Understanding Substance Use Disorder &amp; Using Our SkillsGoal – To understand the cycle and stages of substance use disorder and its impacts, as well as to practice the skills we have learned.Layout: Two full days, 15 hours total

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