Check out the fall 2025 CLBC Update here:
https://mailchi.mp/gov/clbc-update-for-individuals-families-september-2025-edition?e=18ff5fbc69
MANDT Training (Offered by CCSS)
Community Connections Support Services is proud to offer an upcoming Mandt System Relational training:
Event Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Castlegar and District Library – 1005 3rd Street Castlegar V1N 2A2
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The One Day Relational Workshop:
- Will discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, with the understanding that unmet needs will lead to changes in behaviour.
- It will introduce the Crisis Cycle and how to recognize where someone is (including self) on the Crisis Cycle and what actions to take at the different points on the cycle to support de-escalation.
- It will introduce a method for recognizing and assessing what is happening in the environment.
- The Relational Training’s main emphasis is on building trusted relationships, where individuals feel safe, respected, and valued.
- Through the introduced tools and the trusted relationship the support person (HSP) will learn to recognize when something has changed for the person supported so they may be able to prevent escalation and/or support the person to de-escalate before crisis is reached.
This workshop is strongly recommended to refresh existing skills, and develop new skills that will enhance all of your relationships both professional and personal.
Please contact
Sue Clark
1-250-608-0357
to register by October 10, 2025
Mental Health and Behaviour Interface – Dr. Palanisamy
Please save the date! Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.
Have you been confused by hearing ‘they don’t have severe mental illness, they don’t have an Axis 1 diagnosis, they are not psychotic, and they are not certifiable?’
Have you ever wondered why psychiatrists ask so many questions?
Do you find it hard to tell the differences between Functional Behavioural Assessment and Functional Analysis and would like to understand what the terms ‘positive behavioural support plan’, ‘safety plan’, ‘behavioural support plan’ mean?
Would you be interested in learning how behavioural consultants can work together with psychiatrists in managing people with IDD and mental illness?
Join Us for the 2nd Session on ‘Mental Health and Behaviour Interface’ as we would be covering these issues in the presentation.
You will be receiving a registration link in the next few days
Date & Time: 7th March 2024 | 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm
Platform: Zoom
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DqIz8DKTRMChPy20dQZ1Lw
Presenters
Aubrey Mosher (BCBA), Michelle Upshaw (BCBA), Vikram Palanisamy (Psychiatrist)
Facilitator: Anne Halas – Facilitator
Topics Covered:
- Terminology
· Psychiatric Terms: Severe mental illness, Psychosis, not certifiable, Axis 1 Diagnosis
· Clarification on terms like FBA, PBS, BSP, Safety Plan, Crisis / De-escalation Plans, Skill building plans
- Psychiatric and Behavioral Assessment insights
- Collaboration between BCBA and Psychiatrists with case example
Who Will Benefit: Behavioral therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, CLBC facilitators, family doctors and other staff working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Preparation: Watch our first presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TeDI2wOi8M
Dr Vikram Palanisamy
Psychiatrist
Home Sharing Support Society BC
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| What’s On at the HSSSBCFebruary 2024 Edition |
 NTG 2024 Family Webinar SeriesRegister Mental Health: Home Sharing Community Register Co-Design LabsRespiteJoin |
Happy February to everyone in the Home Sharing community! We have been very busy at the HSSSBC planning events, speakers & opportunities for you to provide your input to make a difference in home sharing. This month CLBC announced the new NTG 2024 Family Webinar Series which includes 5 free webinars discussing again and dementia with an intellectual disability. Registration is required. Learn more about this program visit NTG’s Website or by clicking here. February 27th, 2023: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Process of Aging March 12th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Early Screening for Cognitive Changes March 26th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Life Planning for Different Phases of the Life Journey April 9th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Behavioral Changes that Occur with Aging & Dementia April 23rd, 2024: 1pm-2:30pm ESTTopic: Family Panel – Sharing Personal Experiences Our Connect & Collaborate Session this month is a webinar discussing Mental Health in the Home Sharing Community! Overview of SessionEmotional Well-being, Stress Management, and Self-Care in Home Sharing ArrangementsSupporting people with mental health diagnosisSupporting people with complex support needs (substance abuse, challenging behaviours)Resources, Supports & Information February 15, 2024 – Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Link for registration Want to see what is coming up in future Connect & Collaborate sessions? Check out our events HERE. We heard your feedback & this year there will be more opportunities for networking & connections at each session. Are you part of the home sharing community? Do you want to access free Harm Reduction Training? This course is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied both personally and within the scope of home sharing. As we continue our commitment to the well-being of our members, we believe that investing in harm reduction education is a meaningful step towards creating a safer and more supportive homes and communities. Key Course Details:Duration: 30 days (self-paced) Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and access to MS Office 2010 or later Language: English (reading and writing at a grade 8 level) Enrollment: Register at any time during the month or year Link for registration Co-Design Labs Our Co-Design Labs are based on the philosophy community-led lived-experience. This means that we invite people to engage as members of the home sharing community, to share their direct personal experiences. These experiences are important as they hold the nuances and elements of lived-experience from community stories, events, and happenings that are critical to the framing and shaping of experience. Our co-design labs aim to always work closely with how the communities we are collaborating with shape and define lived-experience from the perspectives of people within co-design. Our current topic of focus is respite. The home sharing communities expertise and experience will be important as we continue to plan for the future of home sharing. Join our co-design lab to provide your input. Register HERE |
Upcoming Family Learning Explorations and training opportunities that may interest you and the person you support
Mental Health First Aid
Virtual Training
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards individuals living with these problems. It prevents people from seeking help for themselves and from providing appropriate support to people around them.
What is Mental Health First Aid? This virtual certified 9-hour training course is a program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Participants will learn how to:
- Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- Have conversations that encourage a person to:
- talk about their mental well-being
- discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- reach out to these supports
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
- Check in with one’s own mental well -being and take action as needed
Course consists of 3 modules and will include discussion, videos, and scenarios
Module 1: Introduction to MHFA – Self Directed (approx. 2 hours)
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to MHFA actions
- After registration, participants will be given a unique, individual code that will allow access to this module and will receive the MHFA Participant Reference Guide that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems and mental health and substance use crises. Please note that the self-directed Module 1 does not have to be completed in one sitting, but it must be completed before attending Modules 2 and 3
Module 2: MHFA for Declining Mental Well-Being – Virtual Classroom Model (3.5 hours)
- Practice applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being
- Guidelines for MHFA conversations with people from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Module 3: MHFA for Crisis Situations – Virtual Classroom Model (3.5 hours)
- Discussion on using MHFA actions for self-care
- Practice using MHFA actions in crisis situations
Available dates and times:
Module 2 – Thursday, June 8 – 9:00-12:30 PST
Module 3 – Friday, June 9 – 9:00-12:30 PST
Requirements
Participants must complete the self directed 2-hour Module 1 before attending the virtual Modules 2 and 3. Attendance is required at both virtual modules in order to receive a certificate. Participants must have access to Zoom (zoom meeting ID and password will be given after registration) and a computer with microphone capabilities. A working camera is highly recommended.
Registration
Cost is $225.00 per person and includes a certificate of completion. Please note that each session is limited to 15 participants and spaces fill up quickly. To register or for more information, please call or email:
Lori Veltkamp 403-942-5250 Email: loriveltkamp@mentalhealthready.com
CSSHSA Webinar
COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES DISABILITY MANAGEMENT & RETURN TO WORK (RTW)
Webinar #8 (01-June-2023 10AM-12PM)
Presenters:
- Bill Dyer, Director, Reducing Poverty Initiative – National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR)
- Stephen Symon, Manager Client Services, RTW Consultation and Education Services – WorkSafeBC
Outline:
Over the past three years in the community social services (CSS) sector, WorkSafeBC injury time loss claims have reach historical levels. The Association is pleased to present the CSS Disability Management & RTW Webinar for the sector at no cost to participants on June 1, 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm.
The Disability Management will capture the steps – components to consider when creating your organizations disability management program, “The Coles note – how to.” While the Return to Work and Recover and Work: Importance of Early Intervention and Introduction of Bill 41 (Return to Work and Other Duties in Relation to Injured Workers).
We are delighted to have seasoned speakers Bill Dyer and Stephen Symon. This webinar is building on previous presentations and will be providing key information to support employers and workers. Please register quickly at the link below. Thank you.Participant Range:
500 Max. (Limits on organization number of participants)Participant Admission:
Free / No CostRegistration Link:
Workplace Mental Health BC
Looking to learn more about mental health – here are some free webinars/workshops that you can attend through Workplace Mental Health BC: https://www.workmentalhealthbc.ca/resource/article/css-upcoming-webinars
WEBINAR: The Stories We Tell Ourselves – Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Thursday, May 25 | 11:00AM till 12:15PM | REGISTER
Gain the tools to conquer self-doubt and and rewrite your story in this empowering workshop on unmasking imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome refers to a psychological phenomenon where individuals hold the belief that they are undeserving of success, persistently plagued by feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt about their intelligence, skills, or competence. It is often described as feeling like a fraud who achieved success through luck and fear being exposed.
This workshop delves into the essence of imposter syndrome, exploring its distinct types and offering practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt.
Over the span of 75 minutes, participants will:
- Learn to recognize imposter syndrome in themselves and their colleagues.
- Understand the connection between avoidance, overworking, and imposter syndrome.
- Examine the narratives we tell ourselves that perpetuate self-doubt.
- Harness the power of self-compassion to combat imposter syndrome.
- Discover effective coping strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their personal experiences with imposter syndrome and its triggers.
This workshop welcomes individuals who are interested in understanding and addressing imposter syndrome, as well as Federation members seeking ways to navigate imposter syndrome and the accompanying unhelpful thoughts and emotions.
Heat-related illnesses…
Hey everyone, check out the information from PreparedBC about recognizing and treating heat-related illnesses – stay safe and keep cool!
