Pre-Employment Workshop Introductions: Land acknowledgement and Guidelines/Managing Health and Wellness/Taking care of the Self/Effective Communication: 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 […]

Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: Week 2, Day 1: 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 workshop is an interactive, […]

We will learn about distress tolerance, check on the reasons for: *Being Triggered quickly *Being resentful *Never showing signs of anger This workshop is for Participants who are quickly frustrated, aggressive and resentful in thought and behavior and for people who never get angry. Facilitators: Musaka Sadi and Sylvie Mukabaha To register, please contact your […]

Every second Tuesday 2pm – 3pm Sara Riel Training Room, 66 Moore Avenue Sara Riel offers a full range of services to people experiencing mental health challenges, and we enhance these services with Wellness Workshops, work groups, social groups, events, etc. Please call to register as space is limited. To register, call Josette at 204-237-9263 […]

Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: Week 2, Day 2: 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. General information: The Pre-employment […]

What is schizophrenia? What is happening to me? What are the symptoms of schizophrenia? We provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can find answers to these questions. Discussion topics include: Understanding the diagnosis Managing symptoms Overcoming Stigma Discovering Resources Sharing Challenges and Triumphs Facilitator: Rob Neville To register please call Josette at 204-237-7165

Effective Decision Making and Goal Setting/Stress and Anger Management/Job Search Skills and Traits: Week 2, Day 3: 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 in the workplace. […]

References, Cover Letter and Resume Creation/Mock Interview Sessions: Week 3, Day 1: 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 a targeted cover letter? Why […]

This group is for individuals who would like to come and meet to discuss their experiences living with mental health, socialize, give /receive support, and exchange information/strategies in a safe, respectful, and supportive peer led e environment. Topics will vary from week to week and will come from the participants within the groups. Facilitated by […]

References, Cover Letter and Resume Creation/Mock Interview Sessions: Week 3, Day 2: Workplace rights, policies, and procedures/Conflict resolution in the workplace/employee expectations and helpful tips: 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 […]