Workplace Stress Roundtable and Mental Health First Aid

This two-day training includes a roundtable on workplace stress and a course on mental health first aid.  Applicants must be living in the Interior Region.

Part I: HEU OH&S Roundtable on Workplace Stress (one day) 
In this one-day roundtable participants will: 

• Discuss their experiences with workplace stress
• Explore workplace conditions that contribute to stress
• Examine actions members and the union can take at the local, regional and provincial levels to address the problems present system-wide

Part II: The Mental Health Commission of Canada Mental Health First Aid Essentials (one day) 
In this one-day workshop, participants will gain:

• An increase in mental health awareness
• An understanding of stigma, diagnostic labeling, and barriers to helping
• How to use ALGES framework to provide support
• Effective communication techniques while supporting others experiencing a mental health challenge
• Skills to reflect on your own mental health
• An understanding of mental health support resources

Participants are expected to attend both days.