Andrew James Norton and Associates

We've just completed an ASIST workshop for Orca Lelum on Vancouver Island ... what an amazing group of participants. Thank you for the opportunity to meet such a wonderful bunch of people. I'd go back to work with you in an instant :)

We've had a few changes lately.
In keeping with LivingWorks standards, we are no longer offering su***de to Hope as an option to our clients. I can only apologize to anyone hoping to be trained to this level.
Also, as we have been unable to provide Mental Health First Aid due to canceled courses, we are no longer licensed to train participants.
Again, we are sorry to our clients.
However, we are still providing safeTALK and ASIST to our community
Soon, we will be training safeTALK and ASIST to the Cowichan Tribes programs with hopefully more to follow.
Contact us to discuss your training needs, including safeTALK Training for Trainers.

We've just completed our training events for the wonderful people of Alert Bay in British Columbia. One safeTALK and an ASIST to follow. A huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped to make it such a great visit. It was a privilege to be able to spend our time with you all.

We're happy to announce that our associate and fellow trainer Janet James is now recognized as a Master Trainer for ASIST by LivingWorks. It takes a lot of practice to make it look easy. Congratulations Janet.

Best wishes to everyone for 2024 ... we were very busy over the last year and provided many ASIST courses, plus a number of safeTALK T4T events in Canada and abroad. We've met a lot of great people from near and far and look forward to meeting many more next year ... cheers to you all.

"Use this guide to navigate difficult conversations about su***de at work. It offers information for your own mental health and for employers, managers, and co-workers, along with tips for those who work with the public.
Just talking about su***de is one of the best ways to prevent it.
https://bit.ly/45PPCRb"

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LivingWorks proudly supports International Men's Health Week, bringing attention to an important stat: men's su***de rates are 3 times higher than women's.

We're committed to spreading awareness, educating, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

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For Canada: If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de, please contact Talk Su***de Canada at 1-833-456-4566 or Quebec at 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) for help and resources.

For the USA: If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de, please contact 988 Su***de&Crisis Line for help and resources.

Our safeTALK T4T in Kelowna was a great time for everyone.
Next up is Victoria for ASIST and Su***de to Hope.
Contact us for your training needs.

We've had a busy two weeks. Two ASIST courses (Comox and Nanaimo), One su***de to Hope and we've just confirmed our next safeTALK Training for Trainers event in Kelowna for next week.
We have some spaces available too if anyone is interested ... contact us for details.

We've just completed a safeTALK T4T for the Cook Inlet Tribal Council in Anchorage. A big thank you to Crystalyn for all your help in getting everything together.
Nine new safeTALK trainers for Alaska.
Best wishes to everyone who participated in a wonderful training event ... it was an honour to share the time with you all.

LivingWorks is proud to be featured in the World Health Organization (WHO) Live Life Report for our evidence-based training and application for workplaces (p36 and 37) and the LGBTIQA+ community (page 92). We are grateful to our partners and trainers involved.

We completed a LivingWorks-hosted safeTALK Training for Trainers for the Métis Nation British Columbia in Surrey this week.
I'd like to thank our participants representing the 39 Métis Chartered Communities across British Columbia.
Also, a special thank you to my co-trainer, the wonderful Karen Simba from LivingWorks.
We're pleased to announce we will be travelling to Anchorage, Alaska for another safeTALK T4T in April.
Finally, a reminder we're running safeTALK T4T in Kelowna this May. Contact us for details.

La santé mentale constitue un aspect essentiel de votre santé globale. En vieillissant, il se peut que certains changements dans votre santé physique, vos relations sociales et vos habitudes quotidiennes affectent considérablement votre qualité de vie, votre humeur et votre bien-être. https://bit.ly/3ZxOa2q

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Boys are often told not to cry, and men are told to “suck it up” when dealing with life’s pressures. Toughness and stoicism are expected; emotional vulnerability is seen as a blemish on their manhood. These expectations may discourage men from seeking help when they encounter mental health adversities and instead drive them to destructive coping strategies. https://lnkd.in/edmcFEZV

We're announcing a change to our training calendar for this year.
The safeTALK Training for Trainers event originally planned for Castlegar will now be held in KELOWNA.
The dates have not changed (May 10/11, 2023).

Click the link below for further details:
https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22558

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions.

Find a Training » LivingWorks Education The safeTALK T4T is a two-day course that prepares local resource persons to be trainers of the safeTALK workshop. New trainers will join a network of over 4200 active trainers around the world.

I'm happy to announce another successful safeTALK T4T.
Welcome to ten wonderful safeTALK trainers helping to make our community su***de-safer.

Delaying Cognitive Decline: 6 Stimulating Activities for People with Dementia - Mental Health Commission of Canada Working as a registered nurse in geriatric nursing care for nearly 40 years, I’ve been implementing different strategies into my practice. Among my top priorities has been identifying and implementing activities for delaying cognitive decline. When I became a director of nursing care, I started in...

Hello and a Happy New Year,

We're offering THREE safeTALK Training for Trainers events in the next few months.
Here's the links for further information:

Victoria, 6/7 February
https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22388

Prince George, 27/28 March
https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22433

Castlegar, 10/11 May
https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22558

Contact us for more information or if you'd like to discuss other options.

Please share to your colleagues and friends throughout British Columbia

Our Crisis Line Services are there to support you 24/7.

You can also reach us for support from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm nightly via Crisis Chat (www.vicrisis.ca) and Crisis Text (250-800-3806).

Take care.

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Checking In On Others - Mental Health Commission of Canada The purpose of today’s blog is to help us all remember the importance of checking-in on one other as we continue to deal and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s no surprise that some of us tend to be natural helpers, the ones that friends and family often turn to in time of stress or crisis. Being the person on the receiving end of phone calls, emails or texts from loved ones or friends takes a toll, and it’s important we can be our best self in order to be the best support possible. https://lnkd.in/e94u-jmA

There is no single way or “right” way to cope with thoughts of su***de. People will experience thoughts of su***de differently and therefore, coping with these thoughts will be different for every individual. Find resources, strategies, and suggestions on our website here: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/su***de-prevention-toolkits/

November 19 marks International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. There is no single way or “right” way to cope with a death by su***de. Everyone’s relationship with the person who has died is different. Find resources, strategies, and coping suggestions in our toolkit for people who have lost someone to su***de: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/su***de-prevention-toolkits/

We’re busy planning our events for 2023.
Here are a few of our safeTALK Training for Trainers courses:

Victoria 6/7 March 2023

https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22388

Prince George 27/28 March 2023

https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22433

Castlegar 10/11 May 2023

https://legacy.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/22558

Please contact us for further information

Boys are often told not to cry, and men are told to “suck it up” when dealing with life’s pressures. Women attempt su***de twice as often as men, but men die by su***de three times as often as women. https://bit.ly/3zFdOaH

Just completed the Kelowna safeTALK T4T. What a great bunch of people to share a room with ... 8 new trainers who I know you'll make a big difference ... thanks for a wonderful two days.

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/training/mhfa/