Sept/Oct 2024 “I Hate Resumes and Cover Letters”: Strategies That Work This workshop is designed to help participants craft compelling resumes and cover letters that stand out. From understanding the fundamentals of resume writing to exploring the myth of the "perfect" resume, participants will learn practical techniques to showcase their skills and experiences. We will also dive into how AI can be a valuable tool for kickstartingyour writing process. This workshop is offered in collaboration with the RBC Patient & Family Learning Space and Employment Works! Wednesday September 25th| 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Making It Work: Pursuing Employment When Receiving ODSP or Ontario Works This workshop provides an overview of how employment affects benefits, with a focus on key topics such as the impact of working on benefits, employee start-up benefits, monthly working benefits, and available supports and programs through Ontario Works. Participants will gain practical insights to navigate employment while maintaining essential supports. This workshop is offered in collaboration with the RBC Patient & Family Learning Space and Employment Works! Wednesday October 23rd| 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Hygiene for Autistic Folks Join a class developed and led by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on hygiene! This class aims to create a space for folks with ASD to discuss hygiene practices, including practical strategies tailored to sensory sensitivities, routines, and individual needs. No diagnosis required. Thursday October 24th| 2:00pm-4:00pm EDT | Virtual| Open Writing True Stories This six-week course explores various forms of nonfiction writing, focusing on central themes and narrative techniques like voice, character, setting, and tone. Participants will read and discuss selected works, reflect on storytelling elements, and consider broader issues such as the ethics of nonfiction and its connection to real- world events. Participants will also gain practical insights for crafting their own nonfiction pieces. Wednesdays | October 30th–December 4th| 3:00pm-4:15pm EDT | Virtual| Open Coping with Stress This interactive session will explore how stress can be helpful, the difficulties that come along with overwhelming situations, and how to better understand our own tolerance to stressful situations. Wednesday September 18th| 2pm-3pm EST| Toronto Public Library-2178 Bloor St. West | No registration required! Mindfulness Through Photography This 8-week course is designed to help students explore the art of photography as a meditative practice, fostering mindfulness in both their creative process and daily lives. The course will emphasize the value of attention to detail, slowing down, and cultivating presence in each moment, allowing students to capture the essence of their surroundings with a mindful lens. Tuesdays | Sept. 17th–Nov. 5th| 5pm-7pm EDT | Virtual| Closed Improving Interpersonal Communications This course is designed to help participants identify communication styles and habits, understand common errors, and learn to resolve conflicts. Mondays | Aug. 12th–Sept. 30th| 1pm-2:30pm EDT | Virtual| Closed Peer Support Core Competencies Training Designed by the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, this 30 hour training consists of 15 interactive sessions to support your understanding and knowledge of peer support values and best practices. Thursdays | Sept. 5th–Dec. 12th| 10am-12pm EDT | Virtual| Closed Intro to Novel Writing Story Structure In collaboration with Inkwell Workshops, this course offers an introduction to story structure for writers. The focus of the course is learning how to successfully plot a full-length novel in any genre or age category. Participants will have the opportunity to start to develop a new story outline or work on existing outlines. Wednesdays | Sept. 4th–Oct. 23rd| 3:00pm-4:30pm EDT | Virtual| Open Stand Up Comedy for Mental Health In this 11-week course, participants will be empowered to reframe their lived experience through the lens of humour. Wednesdays | Aug. 14th–Oct. 23rd| 2pm-4pm EDT | Virtual| Closed BIWOC Hibiscus Healing Circle This group provides a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour(BIWOC) with lived or living experiences of mental health and/or substance use challenges to engage in creative writing, share and learn coping strategies, and find healing as a collective. The group will also include a variety of other healing practices, including meditation, breath work, dancing, and inclusive discussions. Thursdays | Sept. 19th-Dec. 12th| 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT | Virtual | Open Music Appreciation Group (Fall) Hosted by Mobile Arts Programming, this group provides a platform for discussion about all things music. Additionally, there is an option to explore music creation using a web-based program. Wednesdays | Oct. 9nd–Dec. 18th| 1pm-2pm EDT | Virtual | Open Peer Support Drop-In Group (Fall) Join us for an interactive peer-led drop-in group. We strive to create a space that is empathetic and compassionate where folks can feel heard, validated, and supported. Tuesdays | Oct. 1st–Dec. 17th| 12pm-1:30pm EDT |Virtual| Open Writing Drop-In Group (Fall) Hosted by InkWellWorkshops, this writing drop-in group provides a dedicated space for writers of all experience levels to share work, ask questions and receive feedback. Mondays| Oct. 7th-Dec. 16th| 1pm-2pm EDT | Virtual | Open CLC Town Hall: Subcommittee Spotlight Join us for an informative and interactive Town Hall that will shine a spotlight on the work of our three key subcommittees: the Course and Program Subcommittee, the Evaluation Subcommittee, and the Research Subcommittee. Friday Oct. 18th| 12pm-1pm EDT | Virtual | Open Sept/Oct 2024 If you or someone you know are interested in learning more aboutthe Collaborative Learning College, please visit clc.camh.ca. Phone: 365-275-7135| Email: clc@camh.ca Open These courses are currently accepting registration. Waitlist These courses are full. Register to be notified if a space becomes available before the course begins. Closed These courses are no longer accepting new registrations.