CMHA Halton-Free-Workshop Series - Coping Skills for Change (Highly Recommended)

 

Hi Peers, Registration is open for the Coping Skills for Change Single Workshop Series.  Below are the registration links for each individual workshop.  See flyer attached for more information or visit: CMHA Workshops and scroll down to view full information about the Coping Skills for Change Workshop Series.  If you have questions please contact: copingskills@cmhahrb.ca. Mindfulness in DBT Session 1 We will introduce core components of Mindfulness, including 3 states of Mind and the “What” skills of Observing, Describing, and Participating. Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Mindfulness in DBT Session 2 We will continue with the fundamentals of Mindfulness in DBT and explore the “How” skills of mindfulness, including Non- judgmentally, One- Mindfully and Effectively, Mindfulness of Current Thoughts and Loving Kindness. Tuesday, June 30, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Distress Tolerance 1 – Surviving Emotional Crisis We will learn a set of skills that work with our body to reduce the intensity of unpleasant emotions quickly, along with healthy, temporary distractions and soothing to help us avoid making the crisis worse. Learn more about how to bear pain in skillful ways. Monday, July 13, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Distress Tolerance 2 – Reality Acceptance Skills We will explore how we can learn how to reduce our sense of misery and suffering with skills that help us turn our mind towards accepting the painful realities of our lives to allow us to respond to life with greater effectiveness. Tuesday, July 14, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Emotion Regulation Session 1 We will present the function of Emotions, bust myths that get in the way of our ability to regulate and introduce the Model of Emotions to help us understand what is shaping our emotional experiences in terms of our bodies, minds and urges. Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Emotion Regulation Session 2 We will review the skills to help us change our experience of unwanted emotions through Checking the Facts, Opposite Action and Problem Solving. Wednesday, July 22, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Emotion Regulation Session 3 We will explore ways to build resilience and reduce our vulnerability to the impact of extreme emotions. We will review the ABC PLEASE skills to help us intentionally engage in pleasant activities and improve our confidence through viable challenges and values-based goals, while being mindful of our physical health. Thursday, July 23, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Interpersonal Effectiveness 1 Through exploring Dialectics, the Middle Path and Validation, we will learn about the importance of finding the balance between extremes and the positive impact that validation can bring to ourselves and our relationships. Tuesday, June 2, 1:30 to 4 pm – virtual OR Tuesday, July 28, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Interpersonal Effectiveness 2 Our focus will be on addressing myths that may lead to challenges for our self-respect, relationships and needs getting met. We will discuss goals and priorities in relationships and ways to maintain dignity and align with values, using GIVE and FAST Skills. Tuesday, June 9 – 1:30 to 4 pm – virtual OR Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom   Interpersonal Effectiveness 3 We will learn about the factors and skills that impact asking for something or saying no to unwanted requests. DEARMAN is an assertive communication skill that will support us in meeting our objectives in our relationships. Tuesday, June 16 1:30 to 4 pm – virtual OR Thursday, July 30, 1:30 to 4 pm via Zoom Warmly, Your Peer Mentor Team

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