As peers, we share our experiences in hope that others can learn from us on aspects of our lives, such as coping mechanisms and resiliency, and stress and anxiety reduction. But what is Peer Support? It is a gathering of individuals who are brought together to learn from and support one another. It provides an […]

Week 1, Day 1: • Introductions: Land acknowledgement, guidelines and expectations, outline of the workshop. • 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Financial, Occupational, Intellectual, Environmental. • Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic. • Motivation and goal setting. • The Stages of Change Model: Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance. • Mental Health vs. Mental […]

Week 1, Day 2: • Self-esteem, Self-acceptance, Self-awareness, Self-compassion. • Positive and negative self-talk and affirmations. General information: The Pre-employment workshop is an interactive, four-week workshop and presentation, that focuses on coping with workplace mental health and stress; self-compassion and self-awareness; communication techniques; practicing good decision making and goal setting; getting ready for the job […]

Week 1, Day 3: • Tips on how to communicate effectively/barriers to communication/listening skills. • Communication Skills: Verbal, paraverbal, nonverbal. • Communication Styles: Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, assertive. • Interpersonal skills vs Intrapersonal skills. General information: The Pre-employment workshop is an interactive, four-week workshop and presentation, that focuses on coping with workplace mental health and stress; […]

Week 2, Day 1: Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: • Tips for effective decision making/Steps in decision making. • Tips for effective goal setting/SMART(ER) goals. • Types of goals: Short-term, long-term, lifetime goals. • Revisiting the Stages of Change model and goal setting. General information: The Pre-employment […]

Week 2, Day 2: Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: • Stress and Anger management: Managing emotions/the impact stress has on our body/biological, cognitive and behavioral. • The processes of mental stress: Situational, Observational, Interpretation, Expectation, Behavioral response. • Good Stress vs Bad Stress. • Self-care and Wellness. […]

As peers, we share our experiences in hope that others can learn from us on aspects of our lives, such as coping mechanisms and resiliency, and stress and anxiety reduction. But what is Peer Support? It is a gathering of individuals who are brought together to learn from and support one another. It provides an […]

Week 2, Day 3: Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: • Job Searching: Reasons for the job search? what type of work? When can you work? Transportation and location? What will your wage be? • Requirements for applying for a job and obtaining employment. • Strengths and Attitude […]

Week 3, Day 1: References, Cover Letter and Resume Creation/Mock Interview Sessions: • What is a reference? Who can be a reference? What if I don’t have a reference? • References: Professional and Character references. • What are acceptable questions an employer can ask a reference? • What is a reference letter? • What is […]

Week 3, Day 2: References, Cover Letter and Resume Creation/Mock Interview Sessions: • Interview Preparation: What is the purpose of an interview? Why are we anxious? • Types of interviews: Phone, panel, one-on-one, written interview, group interview, lunch interview, etc. • Interview etiquette. • Preparing for interview questions: “Tell me about yourself…” “What are your […]

Week 3, Day 3: References, Cover Letter and Resume Creation/Mock Interview Sessions: • Scheduled Mock Interview sessions: A safe place for participants to be interviewed, where learning can take place and feedback is provided. General information: The Pre-employment workshop is an interactive, four-week workshop and presentation, that focuses on coping with workplace mental health and […]

Week 4, Day 1: Workplace rights, policies, and procedures/Conflict resolution in the workplace/employee expectations and helpful tips: • Rights and Expectations in the Workplace: Workplace rights, navigating how to research workplace rights, Workplace Health and Safety, Occupational Health Services, etc. • Summary of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, Manitoba Employment Standards Code, etc. • General […]

As peers, we share our experiences in hope that others can learn from us on aspects of our lives, such as coping mechanisms and resiliency, and stress and anxiety reduction. But what is Peer Support? It is a gathering of individuals who are brought together to learn from and support one another. It provides an […]

Week 4, Day 2: Workplace rights, policies, and procedures/Conflict resolution in the workplace/employee expectations and helpful tips: • Handling Work-related Conflict: Conflict Resolution, outcomes, steps to resolving conflict, etc. • What is conflict? What causes conflict? What are signs of conflict? • Types of conflict: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Intergroup. • How conflict is handled: Avoidance, […]