In Person Training

In Person Training Sessions

The following courses can accommodate minimum of 8 and a maximum of 25 participants.

Mental Health First Aid: Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Standard is a training that teaches you to provide initial, urgent support to someone who experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or who may be in crisis.

Participants will learn how to recognize the range of changes that may be an indicator of declining mental health, how to offer and provide support, and guide a person toward appropriate professional help.

Method of Instruction

This 9-hour course is a combination of self-directed learning (Module 1: Two hours ) facilitator-Instructed learning (Modules 2 and 3: Three and a half hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3 in person.

Upon course completion, registrants receive a Certificate of Completion from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Note: The Working Mind can be delivered virtually or in-person, based on your preference.

The Working Mind is a powerful and dynamic course that approaches mental health as a spectrum, not just a static state. Participants learn to assess mental well-being, ranging from feeling healthy and resilient to experiencing severe symptoms of distress.

In addition to visualizing mental health across a spectrum, you’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and build resilience, empowering you to handle life’s challenges more easily and confidently. You’ll learn how to identify your stress triggers, break unhelpful patterns, and develop strategies to promote emotional balance.

Course Overview

Module 1: Mental Health and Stigma – Explore mental health concepts and the effects of stigma.

Module 2: The Mental Health Continuum – Use a specialized tool to monitor mental health and foster open discussions.

Module 3: Stress & Resilience – Delve into stress management and resilience-building strategies.

Module 4 (Managers Only): Supporting Your Team – Focus on strategies for managers to support their team’s mental well-being.

Participant Outcomes

After attending this training, you will be able to:

Reduce mental illness stigma
Practice stress management and coping skills
Recognize poor mental health in yourself and others
Shift how coworkers or employees view and discuss mental health
Clarify mental health responsibilities to employees, managers, and/or coworkers
Foster a more supportive work environment

Note: The Working Mind can be delivered virtually or in-person, based on your preference.

Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Youth is an in-person training designed to help you provide initial support to a young person showing signs of declining mental well-being or in crisis. It’s designed for members of the public who have frequent contact with young people (ages 12 to 24).

This course will teach you how to:

Recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
Initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed
Access local mental health resources and supports

Method of Instruction:

This 10-hour employee training opportunity is a combination of self-directed learning (Module 1: Two hours ) and in-person, facilitator-instructed learning (Modules 2 and 3: Four hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3.

Upon course completion, registrants receive a Certificate of Completion from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Creating Communities of Mental Health Allies is a two-hour interactive training that aims to explore the fundamental principles of mental health and create confident mental health allies to support those who may be struggling.

Topics Include:

Mental health concepts and key terms
Signs of declining mental well-being
Introduction to the conversation guide
Effective listening strategies
Impact of stigma on mental wellness
Community resources

Participant Outcomes:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
Decreased stigma related to mental health
Increased confidence in supporting individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
Increased awareness of mental health resources in their community

Personalized Corporate Mental Health Training

Interested in mental health training for employees but not sure if the sessions mentioned above are right for your team? We’d be happy to create a custom seminar that meets your needs.

We’ve developed corporate mental health training programs for a diverse range of businesses, helping them identify topics and educational outcomes that best suit their greater employee wellness goals.

Popular topics covered in our personalized corporate mental health training seminars include:

Dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
Creating a healthy work/life balance
Setting and maintaining healthy workplace boundaries
Preventative self-care strategies to practice at work
Coping mechanisms for employees in high-stress roles
Tips for creating effective mental health policies
The importance of workplace positivity and appreciation
Tools and tips for conflict resolution

We want to help you support your team and establish a work environment where success is inevitable. Don’t wait until your workers are burnt out or disengaged. With the right corporate mental health training, you can prevent productivity loss and cultivate a thriving company culture.

That’s the power of mental health education!

Note: Personalized training can be delivered virtually or in-person, based on your preference.

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In Person Training