In Spring, 2012, Humber launched a Mental Health First Aid training initiative with the goal of helping our community members better understand how to support one another. We know that one in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
• Provide initial help.
• Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

MHFA shares the same overall purpose as traditional first aid – to save lives. It aims to:

• Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
• Promote the recovery of good mental health.
• Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

Recognizing the importance of these issues, Deans, Associate Deans and other senior administrative leaders all completed this two day course in May 2012. Over 200 additional Humber community members have been trained since – including Program Coordinators, Student Success and Engagement staff and faculty, HSF leaders, Resident Assistants, and Registration staff. We are now offering this training opportunity to the broader community, and welcome your registration to participate.

Please note: this is a certificate course, and participants must be available to complete the full 14 hours of the course, typically delivered over two full days.

All sessions 8:30 a.m.  - 4:30 p.m.

More information about this program and what the course covers can be found at www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca.

 Please register for any of these workshops via the Training & Development registration form.

Ryan Truesdell and the Gil Evans Centennial Project with the Humber Faculty jazz Orchestra

Join us as we explore the incredibile uniqueness and beauty of the music of arguably the most influential composer-arranger of the 20th century, Gil Evans, on the 100th anniversary of his birth in Toronto!! There will be open workshops at 4:30 p.m. each day, and a public concert
on Friday evening,October 19, at 8 pm in our auditorium, when we explore his Claude Thornhill days, Miles Ahead and Porgy & Bess albums, and more from the 1960's.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Cost: General amission $20
Student/senior $10

The 7 Habits workshop is a one-day course specifically designed for those who want a fast-paced synopsis of the timeless principles of effectiveness.

Attendees will learn the basic personal and interpersonal skills from the world-renowned "7 Habits" and how to apply them to daily challenges. This fascinating workshop will help you to become more organized and build meaningful relationships. We encouraged you to attend this workshop with at least three members or more from your department so ask your co-workers to come along with you!

You will take away these valuable tips:

• Understand others' needs and how to meet them.
• Increase accountability and innovation.
• Communicate in ways that lead to fair and positive outcomes.
• Make things happen and increase efficiency.
• Discover balance - and greater satisfaction - in all aspects of life.
• Accomplish significant change by doing the right things - instead of just doing things right.

There's plenty of room! Sign up today by filling out the this registration form and hope to see you there!

Please note: Participants must attend both dates.

Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon
Facilitator: Gordon Nicoll

Time: 1:35 to 2:25 p.m.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts to ensure that your classroom runs smoothly, there are times when you feel like pandemonium is about to erupt. This workshop will answer your questions and provide workable, easy to implement recommendations to help manage all classroom situations.

 Register online.