Creative Writing For The Mind, Body & Soul (4 Sessions): Join Author, Public Speaker, Peer Support Worker, Darcy Patrick for his Creative Writing For The Mind, Body & Soul Course! In This 4 week Course Darcy teaches you to use his journaling tools to help you with you over all Mental Health and Wellness! From using writing as therapeutic tool to learning how to write your own guided meditations, Darcy teaches you how to turn writing into your best friend!

A Mindful Approach to Burnout Management (1 Session): In this session, Dr. Levine will discuss burnout causes and symptoms, including caregiver burnout; burnout management utilizing mindfulness and mindful self compassion theory and practice; resources for continued practice. 

Employment Goal-Setting (1 Session): This course will review SMART goals through the lens of employment and provide a discussion platform to explore how to set and work towards your goals. 1) Objective 1: Provide tips and strategies to organize their job search/maintenance. 2) Objective 2: Provide a platform to think of and design goals specifically for employment.

Introduction to Assertiveness (2 Sessions): In this introductory course, we will explore an overview of Assertiveness. Assertiveness is a communication tool that can assist us in saying no, making requests, and establishing our boundaries in a respectful way. This course will also provide a brief overview of assertive-communication tools, worksheets/exercises, and group discussions to share insights around assertiveness.

Stocking Your Resilience Toolbox (4 Sessions): Funny stories. Good advice. From financial challenges to clashes with loved ones, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. In this course, Josh Martin will share hilarious stories from his life and what those experiences taught him about navigating difficult times. Topics include self-care, motivation, creative problem solving and more. Enjoy a few laughs while learning practical skills to boost your resilience.

CLUTTER, CLUTTER, CLUTTER: How to Manage It (6 Sessions): Everyone has “stuff” and if it’s not managed clutter can result. It can be difficult to function and enjoy one’s home when surrounded by clutter. In addition to causing safety risks, clutter can also impact one’s mental health and wellbeing. This course is intended for anyone living with clutter who wants to learn more about it and strategies to manage it. Being able to manage one’s home environment may reduce stress and anxiety symptoms as well as improve low mood.

Exploring our Behaviour Patterns (3 Sessions): In this course, we will reflect on our lifestyle patterns, and the coping behaviours we may be using. This course will provide a brief overview of what dependency is related to behaviours, and what it looks like for individuals who experience substance use and/or other dependencies such as eating, exercise, phone-use, etc.

Learning How to Say No (5 Sessions): This course will look at the different types of people pleasers, and explore ways in which to respectfully say no when negotiating our boundaries. Objective 1: To understand and recognize the different types of people pleasers. Objective 2: To learn how to say no, when needed, in a respectful manner when negotiating boundaries. 

Self-Care 101 (4 Sessions): In this course, we will explore what self-care is. We discuss definitions of self-care, various ways we can incorporate self-care into our routines, and explore the benefits to developing our own self-care practices.

Stress Awareness: Part 2 (4 Sessions): This course is the second part to Stress Awareness that was offered last semester. Please note, you do not have to have attended the previous Stress Awareness to join this course. The learning objectives of this course include: 1) Summarizing what we learned about last semester; 2) Review the Biological, sociological, psychological and environmental causes of stress; 3) Explore our window of tolerance; 4) Form a deeper understanding of our vulnerability to stress and how this awareness can support us in our management of it; 5) Highlight our strengths and build our resiliency. 

Disordered Eating & Body Image (3 Sessions): This virtual course is designed to promote a healthier relationship with our bodies through education on disordered eating, the history of fatphobia, an introduction to body image, and more!

Financial Planning Information Sessions (3 Sessions): Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPCA) will be providing free financial literacy sessions delivered by a Certified Financial Planner. Topics may include, but are not limited to: understanding money patterns and behaviours, budgeting, and debt and savings.

More Balancing Boundaries (9 Sessions): When we think of boundaries, we often think of physical boundaries, but mental boundaries are just as important. Course content (videos and text) will cover the Laws of Boundaries and hopefully assist participants to edit, create, and maintain their own mental boundaries to enhance their mental health. 

Balancing Boundaries (6 Sessions): In all our relationships, boundaries are essential in establishing, maintaining, and helping us to grow within them. In this course we are going to look at what boundaries are/are not, how we construct them and deal with challenges, and what boundaries we could have in our most important relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.

Cultivating Gratitude (4 Sessions): This 4-week course is open to anyone interested in learning more about gratitude, the positive impact gratitude can have on one’s well-being, and how to start building a lasting gratitude practice. In addition to the structured material, each session will provide the space and opportunity for participants to share their own insights/experiences from their own gratitude practice.

Humble Tiger - Self-Compassion and Return to Work (3 Sessions): This course is based on the workbook "A Guide to using Self Compassion in Returning to Work after Mental Health Disability" by Dr. Joan Tucker. 

Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.

Joy Journaling (5 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.

Psychosis Explained (6 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resource. 

Recovery 101 (4 Sessions): Recovery is the process of re-defining and re-building your life with the experience of mental health challenges. This course is an opportunity to explore and discuss various approaches to recovery and wellness. Learning objectives can include, but are not limited to: 1) Define and explore recovery as an individual journey. 2) Consider where to start a recovery journey. 3) Explore helpful recovery strategies and approaches. 4) Discuss wellness and mental health activities; becoming experts in our self-care.

RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Stocking Your Resilience Toolbox (4 Sessions): Funny stories. Good advice. From financial challenges to clashes with loved ones, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. In this course, Josh Martin will share hilarious stories from his life and what those experiences taught him about navigating difficult times. Topics include self-care, motivation, creative problem solving and more. Enjoy a few laughs while learning practical skills to boost your resilience. 

Barriers in Mental Health (5 Sessions): The course will provide a variety of information and incentive-based materials to provide insight and engaged information. Learn how to set up health barriers while living a healthier lifestyle.

Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, & Nutrition (8 Sessions): This course will provide an overview on body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and nutrition. 

Building Motivation (5 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what motivation is, and how we can increase our motivation to do the things that are important to us. We will explore how our goals, expectations and values influence our levels of motivation. We will discuss strategies that can help us feel more motivated, and brainstorm on how we can address challenges, like procrastination, that may arise.

Codependent 101 (7 Sessions): What is Codependency and do I have it? Codependency is something that can be unlearned. This course will dive into Codependent traits and how we can put more focus on ourselves to increase our Self-worth, trust ourselves and the decisions we make, and lower our need for approval from others.

Exploring Loneliness (5 Sessions): This 5-week course aims to explore the ideas and science around loneliness. We will explore its causes, impact on physical and mental health, who it affects, and challenges and strategies to manage it. In addition to providing education, sessions will give participants the opportunity to engage in discussion, share insights, participate in relevant exercises, and support feelings of belonging.

Joy Journaling (4 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.

RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Change Your Mindset (8 Sessions): The course will look at both fixed and growth mindsets and how to move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. This will be achieved through case studies and group discussion, as well as related materials presented during the course.

Chartered Professional Accountants Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.

Communication for Fostering Relationships (8 Sessions): Communication for Fostering Relationships is a course that aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the basics of communication. This course will focus on communication for the purpose of developing and maintaining relationships. Topics explored will include: 1) Developing listening skills. 2) Examples of healthy/less healthy communication in relationships. 3) Barriers to why we do not open up. 4) Practical tips/strategies for conversation.

Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.

Emotional Intelligence (6 Sessions): Explore the 5 key elements in Emotional Intelligence. Learn ways to understand, get comfortable with and manage your own emotions. Building your knowledge in these areas can assist in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Health & Well-Being for Newcomers (4 Sessions): This is a 4 parts workshop to introduce topics that can enhance the health the well-being of new immigrants of Canada and their families. Your immigration number is required for registration. Workshop Topics: 1) Introduction to Mental Health. 2) Healthy Nutrition in Canada. 3) Sleep Hygiene. 4) Stress Management.

Managing Cannabis Use (8 Sessions): Learning objectives include: 1) To understand cannabis and the risks associated with cannabis use. 2) To identify what happens in the body when cannabis is ingested. 3) To analyze the relevance of cannabis as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the stigma associated with cannabis use. 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify tips to cut back on cannabis use. 8) To understand how cannabis affects mental health . 9) To identify facts about cannabis use and debunk myths.

PeerZone: Enhancing our Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the range and experiences of our relationships and how to start, keep and end them.

PeerZone: Good Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the importance of enriching your life with good relationships. Every relationship is unique, but generally, relationships can stay positive when people treat each other with care, compassion and understanding.

RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Resolving Conflict (8 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what conflict is and how we can approach it. Conflict, such as disagreements and arguments, may occur with family members, strangers, co-workers, or the other people in our lives. We will explore topics related to conflict, including but not limited to: conflict styles, managing emotions during a conflict, cultivating compassion for others, negotiating, and mediation strategies.

Stigma and Mental Health (4 Sessions): This course will explore the impact of STIGMA, the current preventative programs in place and measures that be taken to acknowledge and impact the effects of Mental Health.

30 Ways to Shine (6 Sessions): 30 Ways to Shine is a 6 sessions work-based skill development program designed for job seekers and new employees with the purpose of increasing job retention by promoting effective workplace habits, attitudes and choices. The ultimate goal of this program is not merely to encourage job maintenance, but to foster in the job seeker a feeling of personal power, desire and responsibility leading towards job satisfaction and ongoing career development.

Activity, Time Use & Mental Health (4 Sessions): The way we spend our time is important for our mood, health and well-being. In this course, we will: 1) Discuss the relationship between mental health and the activities we engage in. 2) Reflect on our current activity patterns. 3) Seek ways to improve or find balance in our daily routines. 4) Explore ways to add more meaning to our days, and feel more satisfied with the use of our time. 

Balancing Boundaries (6 Sessions): In all our relationships, boundaries are essential in estab-lishing, maintaining, and helping us to grow within them. In this course we are going to look at what boundaries are/are not, how we construct them and deal with challenges, and what boundaries we could have in our most important relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.

Anxiety No More (8 Sessions): Understanding anxiety. What it is and when it becomes or has become an issue. Implementing coping strategies and ways to ride out the waves. Talking back to anxiety and identifying our triggers and when we are about to experience an attack, to stay ahead of it. Facing our fears one step at a time. Creating an individualized plan to identify each client’s personal areas of anxiety and how to overcome it. Maintaining this plan moving forward and changing it as needed. Supporting and applauding progress and gains during the process.

Harm Reduction & Relapse Prevention (4 Sessions): 1) To understand harm reduction at the individual and community level. 2) To identify harm reduction practices and examples. 3) To analyze the relevance of harm reduction principles as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the principles of harm reduction 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify benefits of a Relapse Prevention plan. 8) To discuss the three stages of Relapse. 9) To understand that Relapse is part of Recovery. 

Managing Your Emotions (8 Sessions): Emotions can be challenging as they can shift in unexpected ways: They can be a great source of focus and motivation, they can make us feel drained, or at times they can even overwhelm. In this course we will explore our emotions to better understand, manage and improve our relationships with them.

PeerZone: Understanding our Alcohol and Drug Use (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) Why we use alcohol or drugs. 2) The good and bad consequences. 3) Taking control by choice. 4) Turning lapse into learning. 

A Fitter You Too (11 Sessions): Whether you are a past participant in A Fitter You, or new to this course A Fitter You Too, come join us as we explore topics in fitness to get the New Year off to a healthier start and help you achieve your fitness goals. Topics may include resistance training (bodyweight), nutrition, balance/co-ordination, and more!

The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy will be presenting his new 4 part course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey.

Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.

A Fitter You (10 Sessions): With COVID many people have been challenged to take care of not only their mental health, but have also been challenged to take care of their physical health. As we come out of COVID it's time to get ourselves moving again. This course will explore the how, when, what, where, and why of exercising your way to a Fitter You! Everyone can improve their physical well-being, which also improves your mental health at the same time. Learn the "recipe" to success and embrace a healthier you.

Creating and Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this course you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your individual learning plan. An individual learning plan (ILP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.

Creative Writing for the Mind, Body & Soul (4 Sessions): Creative Writing for the Mind, Body and Soul is all about turning writing into a special place where you are free to write and practice the tools which are given to you in this program. This will build your confidence and transform you into a stronger and more confident you!

Activity and Mental Health (2 Sessions): Engaging in meaningful activities that align with one’s interests and values can support well-being. This course aims to explore the ideas surrounding engagement in meaningful activities, time use, and balance in one’s daily life. Sessions will include information on relevant topics, an opportunity to discuss and share insights, and participate in exercises.

Disclosing to Others (2 Sessions): Disclosing mental illness to others can be a potentially challenging conversation. This course aims to support individuals in having these conversations with others, whether that be in the workplace or within personal relationships. Much of this course will look at how to approach and navigate disclosure conversations including who and when to contact, discussion of accommodations, and overcoming stigma.

Empowering Options (8 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to provide answers to the questions you may have about mental health treatment options including how to access treatment, and how they can help you maintain and improve your mental health.

The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy Patrick, Author/Public Speaker/Wellness Writing Coach. Darcy will be presenting his new course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey. 

Exploring Loneliness (6 Sessions): This course aims to explore the ideas surrounding loneliness including stigma, who it affects, challenges and strategies. Each session will provide information on relevant topics, an opportunity to discuss and share insights, as well as participate in relevant exercises and support feelings of belonging.

Empowerment and Advocacy (8 Sessions): During this course you will build your self-esteem, learn about healthy relationships, social skills, boundaries and assertiveness skills. Much of the course content will be tailored around your interest and what areas you want to build assertiveness in. The course includes a student presentation.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Youth (8 Sessions): Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Youth teaches participants how to apply mindfulness in gaining mastery over stress management. It is designed for people under the age of 25.