A Day in the Life of a Community Support Worker
If you want to work with others, help patients achieve a better quality of life, and enjoy fulfilling work at a rewarding job, then community support work might be the…
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Second Half of my Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker Practicum
Hey guys, Hope this weather is treating you well! I have now come to the end of my practicum. What an experience and a privilege it has been. My last…
The Job Interview
In some ways, everything we learn in school is in preparation of one potentially life-changing event. The courses we are taking, the practicum experiences all lead to one event, and…
Practicum’s End Means a New Life’s Beginning
As we wind down our studies at Stenberg so too comes the end of our last 2 weeks of practicum. As I have mentioned previously my practicum has been shared…
The First Half of my Practicum
Hey Guys, It has been a bit since the last time I wrote. I started my school placement a few weeks ago which is really exciting. I have been sent…
Helping with Happiness, Halfway There
I sit here writing this blog reflecting on my first two weeks of practicum experience looking forward to my next shift. The relationships I have built with the staff, the…
The Therapeutic Benefits of Swimming for Seniors
As our bodies age, it’s important to stay as active as possible. Certain forms of light exercise pose very little risk of injury to seniors, and can help keep their…
What is Person Centered Thinking?
Unfortunately, in order for change to take place, horrifying, dehumanizing behaviour must be shown and broadcasted publicly so everyone can see how ugly we treat people in our society and…
School’s Out for the Summer
Well, here I sit after having completed the classroom portion of my studies for this program. I have to say it was not nearly as tough as I thought it…
Finishing CMHAW Coursework
It has been a while since I blogged last. My time writing to you will shortly be coming to an end. I hope through the last year something I said…
The Importance of Routine in Addiction Recovery: A Mental Health Worker’s Guide
In Canada, approximately one in five people suffers from addiction. Of those who do eventually try and beat their addiction, it is estimated that between 40 and 60 per cent…
Learning through Observing – Integrated Practice Experience Days
Day one of our first Independent Practice Experience (IPE) was a very exciting day. It was my first foray into the “real world” of community support work. Our first IPE day…
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