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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JOHSCs) in Social Services - June 23
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging Community of Practice meeting focused on Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC) effectiveness in the social services sector. This session will provide a collaborative space for professionals to share and reflect on their current approaches to supporting JOHSC participation\, collaboration\, and workplace health and safety outcomes. \nGuided by CSSHSA Advisors\, participants will explore what JOHSC practices looks like within their organizations\, discuss common challenges committees face\, and examine strategies for improving engagement. Through facilitated discussions and peer exchange\, we will identify successful approaches\, share practical solutions\, and uncover emerging trends related to JOHSCs in the sector. \nAt the end of the session\, we’ll reconvene to share key themes and takeaways\, and discuss next steps for continued collaboration and improvement in JOHSC across the sector. Whether you are establishing a new committee\, reviewing current practices\, or enhancing the effectiveness of your JOHSC\, this meeting is designed to support you with practical insights\, shared learning\, and fresh perspectives from peers to help strengthen health and safety collaboration within your organization. \nIf you’re responsible for health and safety within a social service organization\, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to advancing safer\, healthier workplaces. \nPlease note that this meeting is exclusive to professionals in the following WorkSafeBC Classification Units: \n\n766007 – Counselling or Social Services (not elsewhere specified)\n766010 – Life and Job Skills Training\n766017 – Residential Social Service Facility
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/community-of-practice-joint-occupational-health-safety-committees-johscs-in-social-services-june-23/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid - June 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and impactful 2 full-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course\, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. Taking place virtually\, this interactive training is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and will provide you with hands-on techniques to recognize\, support\, and guide individuals toward recovery. \nThroughout the course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand mental health through the Two Continua Model\nRecognize multiple forms of stigma and strategies to challenge them\nIdentify and respond to a broad range of mental health and crisis situations\nApply ALGES to declining mental health and acute crises\nSupport individuals experiencing suicidal behaviour\, panic attacks\, stress reactions\, psychosis\, or self-injury\nDevelop a personalized self-care plan using the Three Pillars of Self-Care\nStrengthen knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented approaches\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). MHFA Certification is valid for three years. \nImportant Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session\, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted via email (training@csshsa.ca) at least 5 business days before the scheduled course to receive a refund or reschedule. \nLate cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/mental-health-first-aid-june-25-26/
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