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Bison Walks an Infinity Pathway: Using a Métis Worldview and Inspiration from Bison to Inform Mental Health Practices in Canada

Online

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Tyler Twaroswski, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Senior Manager, Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation. Discover how integrating Métis cultural perspectives into contemporary healthcare systems can transform mental health care. By employing metaphors like the bison and the Métis infinity symbol, this research highlights the use of strengths-based, culturally attuned methodologies and participatory methods like Talking Circles. Join us to explore innovative approaches that honor both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, aiming to meet the unique mental health needs of Métis communitiesThis webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization

Essential Skills Series

Holiday Inn 30 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario

The Canadian Evaluation Society National Chapter is hosting a 4-day Essential Skills Series. Facilitated by Dr. Paul Favaro, this in-person course is intended to provide learners with the foundations of professional evaluation including underlying evaluation theory, ethical considerations and standards, identifying objectives, stakeholder engagement, describing programs, creating evaluation questions, identifying indicators, research design and methods, data management and analysis, work planning, evaluation reporting. No prior experience is needed to attend this course. Learn more and register by August 14th here   

Being an Evaluator

Online

ENCompass Learning Centre is hosting a workshop on the evaluation process, exploring the options, roles, and challenges that evaluators face in real-world settings. This two-module course will utilize case studies, exercises, and small group discussions, so participants can learn how to clarify interventions, identify beneficiaries, collect data, interpret results, and develop recommendations—all while cultivating a reflective, ethical, and culturally sensitive evaluation approach. The "Being an Evaluator" course is delivered through two virtual, instructor-led modules. Module 1: Evaluation 101 September 16, 9:00am-12:00pm Module 2: The Maze of Evaluation Choices September 18, 9:00am-12:00pm Register here

Mental Health CoP Coffee Chat

Online

CACUSS’ mental health CoP Coffee Chat is an open forum for members to engage with CACUSS, your co-chairs, and one another. Please feel free to bring any questions or topics you'd like to discuss. These gatherings are informal yet always a valuable use of time. Register for the CoP chat here

The Usefulness of Theory of Change for Evaluation: From Theory to Practice/Utilité de la théorie de changement pour l’évaulation: de la théorie á la pratique

Online

The Société Québécoise d’évaluation de programme (SQEP) is hosting a workshop in French on the theory of change for evaluation. Presented by Ludovic Décoret and Judith Gaudet, attendees will learn the following: What a theory of change is, its various applications, and differentiate it from other related and complementary tools (e.g., logical framework) Demonstrate the value of a theory of change at various phases of the evaluation process Highlight different challenges in the development and application of a theory of change Register for the webinar here  

9th Digital Mental Health International Congress

Shaw Center 55 Colonel By, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join the eMental Health International Collaborative (EMHIC) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada for their International Congress for digital mental health.  The Congress highlights the successful use of digital technologies, which can provide valuable support to clients beyond traditional therapy sessions, amplify the effectiveness of in-person care, and offer a practical solution to the global mental health crisis. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with influential leaders with lived experience, clinicians, and innovators who are at the forefront of advancements in the digital mental health field in Canada, as well as distinguished professionals from around the world. These

Essential Skills Series: The Fundamentals of Evaluation

Online

The Canadian Evaluation Society Nova Scotia Chapter is hosting Essential Skills Series facilitated by Nancy Carter. This online course is intended to provide learners with the foundations of professional evaluation including underlying evaluation theory, ethical considerations and standards, identifying objectives, stakeholder engagement, describing programs, creating evaluation questions, identifying indicators, research design and methods, data management and analysis, work planning, evaluation reporting. No prior experience is needed to attend this course. The course will run from 10:00-12:30pm ADT on the following dates: September 19, October 3rd, October 17th, and October 31st Register for the skills series here

Building Data Culture and Data Literacy through Dialogue

Online

The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) is hosting a webinar series on Unlocking the Power of Data. In this session, Building Data Culture and Data Literacy through Dialogue, participants will learn how to: Facilitate Data-Driven Discussions Across Organizational Levels: Learn how to utilize data dashboards and visual management tools to enhance communication and decision-making across different organizational tiers. Enhance Data Literacy and Analytical Thinking: Understand the significance of data validation and selecting relevant indicators. The session will highlight the importance of starting with simple analyses and gradually progressing to more complex evaluations to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Build

Decolonizing Mental Health and Counselling Services at John Abbott College (JAC)

Online

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Meaghan Blake, Chaiperson, Psychological and Career Counselling; Daniel Beaulieu, Psychologist, Psychological and Career Counselling; and Kim Martin, Dean of Indigenous Education, from John Abbott College (JAC). This webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization in Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. This series is a national conversation on how post-secondary institutions can advance their decolonization efforts. Register for the webinar here

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

The Harbourfront Cenre 235 Queen’s Key West, Toronto, Canada

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. Save the date and learn more about the conference here  

$250

The Human Trafficking of International Students: A Much Needed Conversation

Online

Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on human trafficking. Presenter Paola Carmagnani from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking will highlight the factors that make students susceptible to exploitation, with a focus on the unique risks faced by international students, where trafficking intersects with immigration issues. This workshop will also analyze the business model of post-secondary education and address the root causes of human trafficking that contribute to immigration status uncertainties for international students across Canada. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how students are affected, common forms of trafficking, potential indicators

Global Speaker Series: Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health

Online

Join The Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research Global Speaker Series on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST for their session, "Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health". Researchers Dr. Siqi Xue (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Canada), and Dr. Emma Lawrance (Imperial College London, England), will discuss the effects of climate change on mental health and explore avenues for individual and community-driven action and intervention.  Register Here  

Evolving Our Evaluation Practice for Shared Growth

SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Save the date for the Canadian Evaluation Society – BC Chapter’s annual conference. This year’s conference, Evolving Our Evaluation Practice for Shared Growth, will focus on how evaluative practice can help the communities we work with. Evaluative practices, technology and tools will be explored across three streams: Emerging Trends in Evaluation: Exploring Together to Improve Our Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA): Building Our Skills and Integrating Learnings Into Practice Evaluation Coffee Talk and Story Exchange: Sharing Stories From Our Work Registration will open in late summer. Learn more here

Using Interviews to Enhance Evaluation Practice

Online

EnCompass Learning Center is hosting a course introducing methods for using interviews to improve evaluation practices, including research-backed strategies for designing and conducting effective interviews, practical steps for successfully integrating interviews throughout the evaluation process, options for analyzing interview data, and techniques for visualizing the results. This course consists of four online modules: Module 1: Interview Foundations October 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 2: Interview Foundations October 11, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 3: Interview Foundations October 16, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 4: Interview Foundations October 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Classes will be

$1100

AUCCCD Annual Conference

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) for their 75th Annual Conference from October 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is an opportunity for campus mental health leaders to: Gain professional development skills for inclusive practices in mental health centers Learn about the latest strategies in prevention, clinical care, training, organizational structure, ethics and law, outcomes and metrics, and leadership skills Increase knowledge of innovative models and initiatives in campus mental health Areas of focus include: Counseling/Clinical work; Covid-19 impacts on student mental health and service delivery; Diversity, Inclusion & Inclusive Excellence; Ethics/Law; Leadership and Management

Forging a path to student wellbeing

Online

With the emergence of AI and the growing isolation of students caused by technology and virtual learning, student well-being is a key focus heading into the new academic year. Join Studiosity for a webinar on gordinga path to student wellbeing. Speakers Dr. Andrea Levinson from the University of Toronto and Dr. Ainsley Carry from the University of British Columbia will delve into important subjects such as student support, balancing work, life, and studies, and fostering social connections, while addressing challenges, strategies, and the future of “student life". Register for the webinar here  

Data Storytelling

Online

Our brains are naturally attuned to stories, making the narratives we pair with data more likely to lead to actionable insights. Join EnCompass Learning Center for a course on data storytelling, where participants will learn how to turn data and findings into compelling, visual stories that are clear, engaging, and aligned with your analysis.  This online course will consist of two modules: Module 1: Effective Data Storytelling October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET Module 2: Interview Foundations October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET Register for the course here

$550

NSDG Webinar – Understanding Your Results from the CCWS: Orienting to the data, statistics, and Tableau

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Join Healthy Campus Alberta for a webinar on the CCWS Tableau Dashboard reporting tool. Dr. Andrew Szeto, Director of Mental Health Strategy at the University of Calgary, will walk participants through how to navigate and interpret the data, figures, and statistics displayed on the Tableau. Participants can follow along on their own dashboards to deepen their understanding in real-time. This is an opportunity to explore how to use CCWS data and customize it for your campus’ mental health strategy. Register for the webinar here

2024 National Indigenous Education Symposium

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) and the Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) are co-hosting the 2024 National Indigenous Education Symposium. Th 2024 symposium, taking place in Halifax Nova Scotia, brings together leaders from higher education, policy, and industry to discuss the significance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives, wisdom, and practices into solutions for Canada’s most urgent challenges. Attendees will participate in collaborative discussions focused on innovative approaches to enhance the well-being and success of Indigenous students. Participants will also reflect on a shared vision for advancing, preserving, and honouring Indigenous culture, wisdom, and heritage within postsecondary education. Learn more about the symposium

$350

Diet Culture Within Post-Secondary Settings

This webinar from the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) will discuss diet culture, including the damage it can inflict and how it may manifest in the post-secondary setting. Speakers Emily Donahue from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre and Steven Bowa from Sheena’s Place will present approaches to counter diet culture and promote student mental health.  Register for the webinar here