Tuesday May 7th, 2024

Morning Session (9:30AM- 12:30PM)

Full Day with MANDATORY at home module (8:30 AM- 4:30 PM) Mental Health First Aid- Janene Hickman

The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that at least one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a year. Too often, though, individuals are not properly informed about mental health or mental illness which can result in negative attitudes or interactions toward individuals with mental health or substance use problems. This lack of knowledge and understanding also prevents individuals from seeking help. The course is structured as follows: Module 1: Self Directed (2 hours) An introductory, online module that lays the foundation of Mental Health First Aid skills and actions. Module 2: Live Classroom (3.5 hours) This session focuses on using MHFA actions for a variety of groups and situations using scenarios of declining mental wellbeing. Topics including substance use, depression, and anxiety are explored. Module 3: Live Classroom (3.5 hours) This session focuses on using MHFA actions to support mental health crises and highlights the value of self-care. Topics including overdose, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and actions, and psychosis are explored.

Understanding and Implementing Effective Employee Assistance Programing- Dave Nix

EAPs can come in many shapes and sizes. A good EAP partner offers much more than just some free counseling sessions when employees are struggling. Your EAP can be a trusted partner in creating a mental wellbeing strategy that supports your workforce. This session will cover how to do a needs assessment to create the Employee Assistance Program that is right for your organization. Many organizations will choose an outsourced or external EAP. We will discuss how you find one that is aligned with your expectations and will support your mental health strategy. We will discuss the ways to build an effective interface with your external EAP partner to get the most out of their services. David Nix has over 24 years of experience in the EAP field. He has provided EAP services in internal, external, and hybrid EAP models. He manages a Hybrid EAP for a large corporation and is currently the President of the Employee Assistance Roundtable (EAR) and is on the Board of Directors for the Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA).

Leading with Mental Health In Mind- Kris Marks

Leaders play a vital role in fostering safe, productive, and thriving work cultures for their companies and employees. They also face many unique challenges themselves that often go unacknowledged, as leaders and Human Resources professionals are often viewed as the apex of support within their organizations. This workshop helps to equip leaders with the practical knowledge and strategies they need (and deserve) to not only support their teams, but also to support their own health and well-being in relation to the unique roles and challenges that they face. Participants will learn the benefits of leading with mental health in mind, understand the benefits of being an adaptable leader and communicator, and will have the opportunity to practice their skills using real-life case studies and scenarios. This workshop employs many interactive elements that allow participants to share their input, engage with the facilitator, and build confidence with new concepts in a safe, dynamic learning environment.

(8:30 AM Start) Talk Ask Listen- Mona Cooley

Do More Ag is proud to provide a half day interactive workshop/webinar solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture. Knowing that knowledge is power and farming is unique, our goal for this workshop is threefold. One, that you walk away with greater awareness and understanding of mental health. Two, you can access this training in the cab of your tractor or at the office. And three, help you and those around you break down barriers and dispel the stigma through three actions - talking, asking and listening. The “Talk, Ask, Listen” workshop was created by farmers for farmers. It has already been delivered to thousands of producers across Canada.

Workshop Outline:

1. The signs and symptoms of mental illness, anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use, including the unique statistics and factors the agriculture industry experiences.

2. What support looks like, depending on your level of education, experience, and training.

3. How to prepare and have conversations with someone who you identify may be experiencing a mental health challenge.

4. How to support others and yourself, and how to access resources.

5. Self care and prevention strategies for mental wellness.

13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace- Michael Green

This workshop gives participants an overview of the 13 psychosocial factors that affect well-being in all different types of workplaces and an introduction to the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace. Participants will work in teams to brainstorm current ways the factors show up in their workplace and make suggestions on how to improve.

Science of Hope: Brain Science and Resilience- Careen Condrotte

This interactive training covers topics related to the structure of the brain and the role different parts of the brain play in helping (or preventing) individuals through life’s challenges. Additionally, we examine the role that negative childhood experiences may have on brain development while examining the tools for resilience.