Spring 2017 Workshop & AGM

This April, come join us as we welcome David Clarke, a mental health professional and speaker from Durham Mental Health Services, to discuss mental health issues in our schools and workplace. A light meal, refreshments and drinks will be provided.  (Scroll down for Complete Workshop details)

DATE: Saturday April 8th, 2017
TIME:  9:00 am to 12:30 pm

FEE: $15 per attendee

**Attendees receive a certificate for 3 hours of Professional Development (PD) to be used toward their TESL-Ontario accreditation
                                             
NOTE: We will also be holding our Annual AGM and Elections for new Members at Large. Click here to learn more about how to join the executive.

Location

Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre
99 Thornton Street. SOuth
Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Y1

We will be in Meeting Room 4 which overlooks the fieldhouse.  
​Free parking is available on site. 

Our Speaker and Main Presentation

David Clarke is the coordinator of Training and Communications for Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS), an accredited not-for-profit agency offering free and confidential mental health services in Durham. He is an experienced speaker, who has  previously provided workshops to Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada classes in Whitby (Gifford Street) and Ajax (Ajax Welcome Centre). 

During his presentation for us, he will address issues of mental health in the workplace, touching on the following topics:
  • mental illness and stigma;
  • ways in which organizations can promote positive mental health;
  • how to support an emotionally distressed person; and,
  • services available through DMHS in our Region. 

​Following the presentation, we will also be holding small breakout group discussions in addition to our annual AGM and elections. 

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