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Eastern Ontario Summer Institute in Mental Health and Addiction 2008Presented by: Providence Care – Mental Health Services and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Wednesday June 11 to Friday June 13, 2008 Providence Care – Mental Health Services Download the Summer Institute 2008 Flyer in PDF format. Online registration is available. Registration is limited. Confirmation of registration will be mailed to you. Applications will be reviewed for acceptance after receipt of registration fee. Target Audience: This educational event will appeal to people who work in the addiction and mental health fields in Ontario or beyond, including addiction and mental health providers, peer support workers, volunteers, students, and allied professionals interested in mental health and addiction issues such as nurses, social workers, health and social service professionals, teachers, police officers, correctional workers, EAP and primary care staff.
ProgramWednesday, June 11, 2008 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pmInteractions Between Psychiatric Medications and Drugs of AbuseFaculty:
Focusing on pharmacology and mental heath issues, learners will be able to:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 8.30 am to 2.30 pmLearning How to Live in the Land of RecoveryFaculty:
Learning how to effectively use the principles of recovery in our everyday work is much like traveling to a foreign place. This workshop will take you on a journey to the land of recovery. Together we will examine our current communication practices through case studies and group exploration, so each of us can develop our personal comfort and understanding of how to use language to unlock the strengths and experiences of the individuals we serve. Personal and group examination will assist each of us to identify the strengths we bring to the therapeutic relationship and how to better utilize these strengths in our daily practice to engage in a culture of recovery. Finally, we will explore methods of sustenance for the individual, sustenance being engagement in meaningful occupation that is socially valued. We will use examples from the group to develop skills in enabling individuals in recovery to reach their full potential while we maximize our ability to learn the recipes for their success. Learning Objectives:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 8.30 am to 2.30 pmAboriginal Mental Health and WellnessFaculty:
The 2006 Census indicates that the Aboriginal population in Canada has surpassed the one million mark and that over 54% of the Aboriginal population live in urban and rural communities. As mental health continues to be a significant concern for this growing Aboriginal community it is evident that there is little or no programming aimed at this unique population. Cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, suicide, domestic violence and addictions are consistent issues throughout the First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities. Ensuring that health service providers can provide a wholistic response to the myriad of mental health and wellness issues facing Aboriginal peoples is what is needed to reduce this growing epidemic. This workshop will explore culturally suitable responses to mental health and wellness issues for Aboriginal people that incorporate the wholistic approach to well-being and will explore how Western models of Mental Health can further develop their circle of care to embrace traditional Aboriginal approaches to health and wellness. Learning Objectives. Participants will:
Friday, June 13, 2008 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pmEthical and Legal Dilemmas in Mental Health: Are you at risk?Faculty:
In today’s increasingly litigious society healthcare providers are becoming more aware of the need to practice defensively. In doing so they are being placed in situations that may require them to question the ethics of their actions in providing the most effective care possible. The process on which we base our decisions is heavily influenced by both our personal and professional values or code of ethics. The moral rules that guide our behaviors can be challenging in today’s society. How we deal with this is personal at best and can cause much inner conflict in trying to decide the best course of action to take and whether or not we may be liable. The focus of this workshop will be to better understand ethics and their impact on practice, improve our understanding of mental health law and how they apply, address commonly found ethical dilemmas in mental health and provide clinicians with a process to help solve ethical dilemmas. This will be done by group sessions, written materials and class discussions. Participants will learn:
Friday, June 13, 2008 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pmHealth Promotion as a Clinical Skill in Working with Clients with Mental Health and/or Substance Use ProblemsFaculty:
As people with mental health and or addiction problems struggle to recover, the therapist while very important, is not the only variable that can make a difference in the change process. Health promoting opportunities as well as what the person brings to the counseling session contribute significantly to recovery. A client’s resilience (such as their problem solving skills, self confidence, an optimistic outlook and interpersonal skills) increases positive therapeutic outcomes. But extra therapeutic factors, known as determinants of health like decent, affordable housing in a safe and pleasant neighbourhood, a job that pays adequately, supportive friends and family, education, recreation, social justice, diversity, tolerance and acceptance are equally important. This workshop is designed for mental health and addiction treatment professionals. It will examine health promotion concepts and definitions within the context of mental illness and addiction treatment and will present strategies and actions that professionals can weave into their practice. Learning Objectives:
Location The City of Kingston is located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, Canada’s two largest cities. Kingston is an eclectic mix of old and new “where history and innovation thrive”. Renowned as the fresh-water capital of North America, Kingston is a major port to cruise the famous Thousand Islands. Steeped in history and tradition, Kingston is the resting-place of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister. History buffs can visit Fort Henry, a 19th century British Military Fortress, or one of the seventeen museums that showcase everything from woodworking tools to military and technological advances. You’ll be amazed at what Kingston has to offer! Accommodation and Tourist Information Directions Providence Care – Mental Health Services From Hwy. 401 turn south at Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd (Exit 615 South). Turn right on John Counter Street (which is the third set of lights) and then left on Portsmouth Avenue (at the bottom of the hill before the railway tracks). Continue southbound on Portsmouth Avenue which ends at the parking lot of Providence Care - Mental Health Services. For more information contact: Robyn Steidman
Cancellation Policy: Refunds for advance cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $25.00. No refund will be issued if the cancellation is received on or after the first day of the course. If you do not attend the course for which you are registered, and do not cancel, you will be charged the entire course fee. We reserve the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registrations and will be responsible for refunding the full registration fee. |
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2008 1:38 PM Published: Jul 04, 2008 1:40 PM ID#P20505 |