How to Feel Better…
Self-care: Taking Care of the Caregivers
Hey everyone, there is a free webinar/workshop being offered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on June 2nd about the importance of practicing self-care as a caregiver – check it out and pass it on!
Managing Stress, Anxiety & Depression…
Hey everyone, here is the link to the Province of BC webpage all about Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & Depression. There are 5 strategies recommended to help people cope and support one another:
- Know the Facts
- Reach Out
- Have Calm Conversation
- Practice Self-Care
- Seek Help
The website also has great resources available and linked with each strategy. Check it out!
You are appreciated…!
Just a reminder as we head into the weekend…you are appreciated! Take care and be well.
Mental health resources from WorkSafeBC
Hey everyone, you might have read that the Province has posted BC’s Restart Plan, and it talks about a safe re-start with WorkSafeBC. WorkSafeBC has a page dedicated to return to safe operations. On their page, they have a great list of resources geared to support mental health in the workplace:
- COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Service: Information and Signup (British Columbia Psychological Association) – Free virtual counselling provided by registered psychologists.
- COVID-19: Staying Well In Uncertain Times (Canadian Mental Health Association – B.C.) – Tips and information on how to reduce and manage anxiety in the workplace due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety and Depression (Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions) – Tips and resources on things we can do as individuals and collectively to deal with stress and support one another during these challenging times.
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak (World Health Organization) – These mental health considerations were developed by the WHO’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as messages targeting different groups to support for mental and psychosocial well-being during COVID-19 outbreak.
- Mental Health and COVID-10 (Conference Board of Canada) – Videos on different aspects of mental health, including coping with anxiety, job loss, and dealing with isolation.
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health (COVID-19) (Public Health Agency of Canada) – Tips and resources for taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Feel free to share with others!
Free webinar TODAY: Community Living in Isolation
Hey everyone, there is a free webinar later today called “Community Living in Isolation: Responding to COVID-19.” You can check out details and register here.
This webinar is presented in partnership with CLBC and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA). Panelists will be considering what Community Living looks like in a pandemic, when access to community is limited, and also discussing how the Community Living and housing sectors are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free online training with posAbilities: LINK! Safety, Relationships, Sexuality
Hey everyone, posAbilities is offering free Zoom-hosted online sessions called LINK! Safety, Relationships, Sexuality from June 2 to July 2.
Along with two mandatory sessions for all participants, sessions available include:
- Different Types of Touch and Trusted People
- Self-Care
- Gender and Identity
- Relationships and Decision Making
- Online Safety and Pornography
- Dating and Break-Ups
- Thinking about Sex (Determining “Readiness”, Types of Sexual Activity)
- Safer Sex (STIs and Contraception)
Check out their poster (PDF link below) for more information and details on how to register!
Online mental health resources
Hey everyone, there is a mental health resource available online called Huddol and in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) they are offering free counseling and coaching supports to caregivers.
Check it out, and pass it on!
Coping….
Hi Everyone:
Sue C (one of our team in the Kootenays – thanks Sue!) passed along this resource opportunity for anyone who’s experiencing anxiety with regard to this set of circumstances that we’re all going through. If you know anyone who is struggling, this might be a great opportunity. It’s free and online so most people should be able to participate.
Stay safe!
Self Care – 6 Questions to ask yourself
Hey all:
This really got me thinking and I challenge you all to ask yourselves these 6 questions every day that we’re all self-isolating and practicing ‘social distancing’
Check it out – it’s worth a watch.
Stay Safe!
