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2024 CES National Conference: Renewal and Confluence: Navigating the Future of Evaluation

Fredericton Convention Centre 670 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

  Join the Canadian Evaluation Society’s National Conference as they dive into this year’s theme of “Renewal and Confluence: Navigating the Future of Evaluation.” This is an exciting in-person conference for evaluation professionals in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and share best practices as well as new trends in evaluation work. Registration will open soon. Learn more about this year’s conference here. Click here to access this year's conference themes.

14th Annual Conference: Addressing the Challenges of a Changing World

Chelsea Hotel Toronto 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  The Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies/L'Association Canadienne des thérapies cognitives et comportementales (CACBT/ACTCC), is hosting their 14th annual conference on the theme of “Addressing the Challenges of a Changing World”. The conference focuses on applying national standards of CBT, fostering conversations between mental health professionals to improve knowledge and training in CBT, and advance and spotlight CBT research. Some of the topics covered at this year’s conference include difficulties and opportunities for reconciliation when administering CBT with Indigenous people, climate anxiety in youth, mindfulness and meditation in mood and anxiety disorders, and managing insomnia in adolescents. Continuing

Black Student Mental Health Matters: Afrocentric Frameworks to Restore Black Wholeness

Online

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a discussion on Black student mental health. Naiima Farah, a Faculty Counsellor from George Brown College, will discuss what factors contribute to mental health difficulties among African, Black and Caribbean (ABC) students, such as the impact of colonial violence. Attendees will learn how centering Afrocentric frameworks can help advance Black healing and wellbeing. Register for the webinar here

Theory and Practice Webinar Series: International Education

Online

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) in partnership with CACUSS is hosting a webinar series on collaborative learning throughout May 2024. The webinars aim to promote partnerships across various institutional departments with the goal to advance policies, programs, and research. This webinar will discuss "International Education," with presenters Leila Angod from Carleton University and Sonja Knutson from Memorial University. Register for the webinar here

Call for Abstracts: CICMH Virtual Conference

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)’s annual conference, Dialogue to Action, is now accepting abstract submissions. This conference brings together post-secondary mental health professionals in Ontario and across Canada to discuss objectives and take-aways applicable to their work. The theme of the conference, Dialogue to Action: The work continues, highlights the importance of both discussing and acting to improve the mental health of post-secondary students. The conference is accepting abstracts until May 10th at 5:00pm across the following five streams: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (EDIAA) Changing Systems Indigenous Student Engagement and Wellness Student Engagement Substance

Dungeons, Dragons, and Group Counselling: How Therapeutic D&D Groups Slayed Anxiety and Loneliness at Two Post-Secondary Institutions

Online

Hosted by CACUSS, this webinar focuses on how counsellors at two post-secondary institutions in Canada have used role-play games as a therapeutic treatment for post-secondary students within group counselling. The presenters will provide a research overview on this topic, information on the design and facilitation of the intervention, and mental health outcomes such as anxiety and loneliness. The webinar will also provide a demo of the Dungeons and Dragons program so attendees can experience the program. Register Here for the Dungeons, Dragons, and Group Counselling Webinar

Challenges Facing International Students and Opportunities to Enhance Wellness & Resources On and Beyond Campus

Online

Join Healthy Campus Alberta and the Center for Newcomers for a panel webinar where international students will share their experiences as newcomers to Canada and adjustment to life on campus. The discussion will highlight both difficulties and ways to support international students, including sharing useful resources and tools. Attendees will also be able to share insights and resources that they have provided to international students during breakout rooms. Register for the webinar here

2nd Annual Virtual International Student Summit

Online

Date: May 15, 2024 Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm EST Location: Online Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH), for their 2nd Annual Virtual International Student Summit. This summit spotlights the unique needs of international students, who are a growing population on Canadian campuses. Research has shown that international students experience additional difficulties that can negatively impact their mental health. This virtual opportunity is for staff in post-secondary institutions in Ontario who want to learn how to support positive mental health outcomes for international students. Note: The summit is for staff, faculty and student leaders who are working

Theory and Practice Webinar Series: Mental Health and Well-Being

Online

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) in partnership with CACUSS is hosting a webinar series on collaborative learning throughout May 2024. The webinars aim to promote partnerships across various institutional departments with the goal to advance policies, programs, and research. This webinar will discuss "Mental Health and Well-Being." Register for the webinar here

Gambling within Post-Secondary Institutions

Online

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a conversation on gambling in post-secondary institutions. Presenters Dr. Sasha Stark from Greo Evidence Insights and Dr. Andrew Kim from the University of Calgary will discuss what gambling disorder is, the increase in sports betting and online gambling, and will highlight recent policy changes in Canada and how it impacts the post-secondary setting. Prevention and support resources will also be discussed. Register for the webinar here

ACHA 2024: Building Momentum for a Healthy Community

Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Date: May 28 – June 1st, 2024 Time: All Day Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Marriott Marquis) Join the American College Health Association’s (ACHA) annual meeting on best practices in college health. This meeting is an opportunity to increase knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and integrate evidence-based standards into college health and mental health services. Featuring over 150 sessions and workshops, attendees working in campus health and wellness will learn how to strengthen student wellbeing, network with peers, and discuss cutting-edge research and programs. Continuing Education credits will be provided to attendees. Access the preliminary session listing here Register for ACHA 2024

Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization at UBC Counselling Services

Online

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Kirby Huminuik, Registered Psychologist, Director of Counselling Services, from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Kirby will discuss how counselling services, as part of UBC Student Health and Wellbeing, is working towards Indigenizing and decolonizing their programs and services. Counselling supports for Indigenous students at UBC-Vancouver have evolved over many years, and with the creation of a new leadership role and staff positions for a team of Indigenous mental health professionals, a comprehensive vision of mental health support for Indigenous students is now being realized with the launch of

Theory and Practice: Student Recruitment and Mobility

Online

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) in partnership with CACUSS is hosting a webinar series on collaborative learning throughout May 2024. The webinars aim to promote partnerships across various institutional departments with the goal to advance policies, programs, and research. This webinar will discuss "Student Recruitment and Mobility," with presenters Roger Pizarro Milian from the University of Toronto and Charmaine Hack from Centennial College. Register for the webinar here

Summer Institute in Program Evaluation – 2024

Online

  Date: June 3-7, 2024 Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm CST Location: Online Canadian Evaluation Society – Manitoba Chapter is hosting a Summer Institute in Program Evaluation. The Institute is an opportunity for community-based practitioners and university students in northern and rural areas of Manitoba to come together and learn about program evaluation. The Institute will incorporate lectures, case studies and group work in exploring participatory evaluation with a focus on both Western and Indigenous approaches to evaluation. Depending on space, practitioners from other areas in Manitoba may be able to register. Register for the Evaluation Program Here

CACUSS 2024: Supporting our students; Sustaining ourselves

Online

Date: June 4 – June 6, 2024 Time: All Day for 3 days Location: Online Registration is now open for CACUSS 2024’s virtual conference. This year’s theme: Supporting our students; Sustaining Ourselves, focuses on what is central to the work of student affairs and services practitioners. Practitioners are currently faced with numerous challenges including burnout, institutional barriers, and the weight of handling complicated issues on campus. There will be over 150 learning opportunities over the three-day conference, with an exhibitor hall and networking events. The virtual conference will address the following challenges: -          How to advocate for change for both

Knowledge Exchange – Suicide Post and Prevention Focusing on 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous Students

Nawapon (C Building), Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1V8, Canada

Join Algonquin College for a Knowledge Exchange on Suicide Prevention/Postvention with a focus on 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous students. Research has shown that rates of suicide are significantly higher among Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ populations. This in-person, all-day event will facilitate deep discussions on suicide prevention within Indigenous populations, 2SLGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. Register for the knowledge exchange here

Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2024 Conference

McGill University 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  Date: June 16th – June 19th, 2024 Time: All Day Location: McGill University, Montreal, QC Registration is now open for the 2024 Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) Conference. This hybrid event hosted at McGill University will feature live-streamed and on-demand sessions for virtual participants, as well as networking opportunities and a reception dinner for on-site participants. The early bird registration ends on March 31st. Access the conference program (draft) here Register for the conference here

Resilience, Mattering & Belonging: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mental Health and Well-Being

Join Humber College’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) for the tenth annual Humber@TIFA conference. This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers, practitioners, educators, and scholars to discuss approaches to mental health and well-being. The conference has partnered with the Mattering Group and will have a special focus on post-secondary student mental health, well-being, and resilience. Presentation proposals are now open for submission and can focus on any area of mental health. Themes of interest include: Resilience Belonging Intergenerational trauma Addiction and Recovery Psychopathology Mattering within the context of post-secondary students' experiences  

ᐊᐧᐦᑯᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ Wahkohtowin: Honoring Indigenous Approaches for Student Mental Health and Wellness Services

Online

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Jocelyn Orb, Director, and seapieces marsland, Indigenous Counsellor, from the Student Wellness Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. They will share knowledge share the ᐊᐧᐦᑯᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ Wahkohtowin Strategy. The in-house decolonization strategy for the Student Wellness Centre was created out of a response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and is driven by the cultural humility approach to equitably promote and foster cultural humility amongst staff and Indigenous well-being in post-secondary health.   This webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization in Post-Secondary Student Mental

Canadian Psychological Association’s 85th Annual National Convention

The Westin Hotel Ottawa 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date: June 21-23, 2024 Time: All Day Location: Hilton Hotel, Ottawa The Canadian Psychological Association’s 85th Annual National Convention will take place over three days in Ottawa and feature keynote addresses, live presentations, and networking opportunities with attendees and exhibitors. Sessions at the convention will encompass twelve thematic areas including: understanding and improving the mind and brain; improving and promoting health; professional training issues; improving psychological research; and informing public policy. Register for the National convention here There will also be pre-convention professional development workshops on June 20th that offer Continuing Education credits. You can learn more and register for