The Lunch Bytes Podcast

LB - April 30th - Mental Health Week News w. Jayne Whyte Guest Speaker: Jayne Whyte - CMHA Community Newsletter Editor Synopsis: Mental Health Week is coming! In today's episode, we will talk with Jayne White, the CMHA Community Newsletter editor. Jayne has been working with each of our CMHA branches here in Saskatchewan to compile a list of activities each branch is planning for Mental Health Week which Starts the week of May 5th. This should be an excellent conversation that covers areas and communities across the province. Make sure to tune in and mark your calendars with all the amazing events the local CMHA branches are planning! For a list of all branches and their websites visit: https://sk.cmha.ca/about-cmha/cmha-saskatchewan-division-branch-offices/ Lunch Bytes are brought to you by the Hope Learning Centre, which is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We offer FREE mental health courses on a variety of different topics. Our courses provide practical, reliable, and up-to-date information on coping strategies, diagnosis, life skills, and so much more! Please find us at: https://skhopelearningcentre.ca/

Title: LB - April 23rd - Laughter Begins Recovery Comedy Night w. OSI-CAN Guest Speaker: Julius Brown - OSI-CAN Program Director Ron Arnold - Communications Coordinator OSI-CAN Michaelene Diebel - Marketing Rep. Synopsis: Today We are speaking with members of the OSI-CAN program to discuss their upcoming comedy night fundraiser. We'll be talking about what the OSI-Can Program is and who they serve. We will also be discussing the comedy night and chatting about the comics attending. If you are interested in attending, or want to learn more please visit: https://www.osicansk.ca/laughterbeginsrecoverycomedynight Lunch Bytes are brought to you by the Hope Learning Centre, which is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We offer FREE mental health courses on a variety of different topics. Our courses provide practical, reliable, and up-to-date information on coping strategies, diagnosis, life skills, and so much more! Find us at: https://skhopelearningcentre.ca/

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Saskatchewan Division designed to help youth age 15 and older manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Today we'll be speaking with the CMHA Sask. Division's Youth Support Worker, Etchu Besong. We will discuss the key aspects of the Bounce Back Program and how youth can get referred. To learn more visit the Bounce Back Page on CMHA's Site: https://sk.cmha.ca/programs/bounceback-reclaim-health/ Lunch Bytes are brought to you by the Hope Learning Centre, which is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We offer FREE mental health courses on a variety of different topics. Our courses provide practical, reliable, and up-to-date information on coping strategies, diagnosis, life skills, and so much more! Find us at: https://skhopelearningcentre.ca/

Title: LB - April 9th, 2024 - World Autism Day w. Carmen Ledding Guest Speaker: Carmen Ledding CMHA Rosetown Director | Hope LC Facilitator Synopsis: Today we will be discussing Autism with Carmen Ledding. We'll talk about what Autism is, and some of the common misconceptions around the diagnosis, and we'll discuss some helpful ideas for communicating between Neurodivergent and Neurotypical people. Carmen will also share some of her personal experiences around this diagnosis. Also mentioned in today's episode is the Registered Disability Savings Plan which was aired on May 23/23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMvo04CFPE&list=PLhMlbkl44S4cNkZKzsPjBOVUmWXewqVrm&index=32 Lunch Bytes are brought to you by the Hope Learning Centre, which is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We offer FREE mental health courses on a variety of different topics. Our courses provide practical, reliable, and up-to-date information on coping strategies, diagnosis, life skills, and so much more! Find us at: HTTP://www.SKHopeLearningCentre.ca Description:

Join Daniel Blondeau, the Program Director of the Hope Learning Centre, as we discuss some of the new exciting opportunities coming this year!

Join Danielle and Melanie as they have a real honest talk about their personal journeys with addictions.

Anger is a normal emotion we all feel from time to time. But what happens when we cant manage it? In this half hour Lunch Byte we will discuss all things anger and how we can manage our anger.

The conversation no one wants to have with their children. But how do we have that talk. hopefully after this 30 minute presentation you will have a better understanding and feel more prepared.

Come join us and find out what has been happening at our Friday games night as well as any new and upcoming news we may want to share with you folks.

With Christmas around the corner the discussion of loss is much needed. Today we will be joined by Carmen Ledding to discuss our Course "Understanding Grief and Loss" Every person will experience grief and loss – a profound sense of final separation from something or someone important. Grief is a normal and appropriate reaction to the death of a loved one, the experience of separation/divorce, intergenerational loss, or the loss of opportunity. While there are similarities in how individuals work through loss, grief is a complicated and unique experience that requires us to understand our own grieving process. This course is designed to increase our awareness of the dynamics of grief, and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving and ourselves

BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders is a provincial resource that provides program options that include recovery and healing for people who are experiencing eating disorders. We are a non-profit provincially approved facility that works in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. We are a residential program where participants stay in community at our facility for the duration of their program. There are 8 single rooms available, with 24/7 support.

November is Financial Literacy Month and we will be joined by Jocelyn Hofmann Senior Financial Coordinator for Foundations Learning to discuss the importance of Financial Literacy.

Fear is a natural, powerful, and primitive human emotion. In this 2 week course we will discuss what fear is, the difference between fear and phobias, stages of fear and the effects fear has on our bodies

A prerecorded Lunch byte explaining the history of Movember

Our sleep can play a big part in how we act and feel when we’re awake. Throughout this course participants will develop a better understanding about their relationship with sleep, including how strategies to help them manage their relationship with sleep. Participants will also learn the importance of a morning routine and consciously making the decision to try to have a great day, regardless of their sleep patterns

Join Danielle and Carmen as they come together to discuss one of our newest courses "Finding your Balance" Which takes a look at how to balance being a caregiver and being you!

In this 30 minute Podcast we will be joined by Danielle Cameron and she will be introducing one of our courses called "The Art of Friendship" The Art of Friendship is an 8-week course that provides a group-support environment where adults with mental health issues can further their health and well-being by reducing isolation and building social skills. Students learn the skills of friendship building, meet new people, and learn about recovery and wellness skills.

You have seen their names now it's time to meet our Facilitators. Come and get to know the HOPE LC staff

Description: Journey through Pam’s experience supporting her daughter during a severe mental health crisis that began in August of 2022 and lasted 10 months. One that resulted in a dozen hospital admissions, 90+ days in the Child & Youth psychiatric unit, flying outside the country to seek specified help and how this experience fueled the creation of TeensTalk YXE. Pam & Taryn could not find the supports they needed during their crisis – so they decided to share their story and build a safe community for youth and their caregivers Join at: https://www.skhopelearningcentre.ca/join-virtual-classroom?guest_vcid=DC7D4F1A-1DA7-4BE4-A788-6123C3138768

Kids & Stress is a one-and-a-half-hour-long course designed to help children manage stress. The class discusses some of the many significant stressful life events kids may go through. Bullying, pressure from school, or significant worldly news events can take center stage in a young mind causing distress, anxiety, or anger. We’ll discuss how to talk about these events and explore ways to help reduce a child’s stress level. We’ll practice some of these techniques, and for those who want to follow along, we have a short crafting session near the end of the class (registrants will receive a supply list in their registration email). This short but informative session would be helpful for parents of young kids and those who work with small children

Today we have Creator and host of Hard Knox Talks Daniel Hearn here to discuss what his podcast is all about. Raising awareness around Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness. We have found that recognizing the unmanageability of our thoughts and actions is often the first step on the path to recovery. ​ Founder, Daniel Hearn, has himself been walking the road to recovery for several years. His vision is to help those who would decide to walk that path if the resources were available.

nternational Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. We will have Danielle Cameron on presenting about what this day means and how we can help bring awareness to something that is affecting so many people.

In early 2018, the Battlefords faced eight suicides in seven weeks. The losses deeply impacted our community and connected the hearts of Allysa and Deb. Together, they healed by creating the Better Together T-shirt Project. Their vision was to connect generations by having them wear and share the message "We truly are Better Together. Connected communities are healthy communities." Community members wore Better Together t-shirts looking for logo matches on Tuesdays. The project began with 300 students and seniors and has expanded to over 38,000 shirts worn across the country. The outcomes of these connections are: mutual understanding, improved feelings of well-being, decreased loneliness, satisfaction from sharing knowledge and experience, and enhanced social cohesion.

Vince Warry is a teacher, musician, martial artist, and global traveller who shares his diverse and life-altering experiences as a lived experience speaker. Known for his commitment to education and innovative music style, he also brings the discipline and resilience learned from martial arts into all areas of his life. His global travels have enriched his understanding of different cultures, further adding depth to his narratives. Recently, Vince experienced the tragic loss of his wife due to genetic failure. This journey through grief and loss has prompted him to offer hope and support to others through speaking at the August 1st Lunch Byte session at the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan Division. Through his multifaceted journey, Vince continues to inspire, fostering resilience in those dealing with adversity.

Description: Today we are going to be talking about the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program and the Saskatchewan Income Support Program. This session will introduce listeners to what these two programs are, how to apply, and discuss what kind of benefits are available. Guest: Lynden Paquette, RIS Financial Specialist · Mutual Fund Representative Prairie Centre Credit Union · Credential Asset Management Inc Zoom Link: https://www.skhopelearningcentre.ca/join-virtual-classroom?guest_vcid=DC7D4F1A-1DA7-4BE4-A788-6123C3138768