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Many of our students are struggling with the various impacts of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures. In this session, we will discuss how to support students equitably and sustainably when our own capacity for empathy is limited. Participants will be asked to reflect upon and share their own experiences of supporting students during this time … Read more

What will it take to navigate this crisis, now that our traditional metrics and assumptions have been rendered irrelevant? More simply put, it’s our turn to answer a question that many of us once asked of our grandparents: What did you do during the war? Our answer is a call to act across five stages, … Read more

Resilience training is the journey towards knowledge and mastery of the body, heart, mind, and spirit. This session will help you break negative thought patterns and find healthier ways of thinking and behaving, by drawing on a series of effective practical strategies in the areas of looking after your physical health, respecting your mental/ emotional … Read more

Change is a fact of life, but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When we understand the need for change, and are resourced to manage it, we transition with greater ease. Participants in this half-day workshop explore strategies, frameworks, self-care tools and resources to navigate the change process successfully. Participants will also get … Read more

This workshop has been designed specifically for managers and supervisors to build on their knowledge and skills to support an employee when they are struggling with what may be a mental health challenge, or with a situation that is affecting their mental health. – CMHBC Date: October 4, 2021 (max 24 participants) Time: 1:00 Pm … Read more

Emotional intelligence involves understanding yourself –goals, intentions, emotions, and responses plus recognizing others and their feelings. This involves a level of self-mastery (self-awareness and self-regulation), plus social intelligence (empathy and social skill). Managing your own feelings so they are expressed appropriately and effectively plus enabling people to work together smoothly toward their common goals is … Read more

Overview: This workshop explores the best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective SAC Chairs or members. Topics covered are: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making. Date: October 27th, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: … Read more

This interactive course includes: • increases understanding what is a respectful workplace • provides definitions of discrimination, harassment, and bullying • increases awareness of behaviours that constitute discrimination, harassment, bullying, or disrespect • provides information about what employees can do if they have a complaint or a concern • provide tools on how to speak … Read more

Are you a UFV Employee who’s thinking about earning a BIS or GSD credential? Do you have questions and want more information? Please join us on Wed, Sept 22 at this virtual information session and learn how: – a BIS degree or GS diploma credential could ladder and prepare you for career advancement within UFV … Read more