Resources – Health + Community Care Workforce Sector Council

Welcome to the Resources page!

This page is replacing the Knowledge Hubs found on the council’s old website, but the existing resources have been carried over. The council will continue to expand on the resource library, so check back for updates!

Name	Quadrant	Sub-Category	Fee	Description
Mental Health First Aid Course	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	Mental Health First Aid, offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is a course designed to give you the tools and information to provide help to someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with an existing mental health problem. This course can help you provide support until professional help can be given. The course is 9 hours in length and includes 3 modules.
The Working Mind (Course)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	The Working Mind, offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is a course designed to create awareness about mental health, reduce stigma surrounding mental health, and help you support yourself and others. The Working Mind has 2 courses available, one for managers (7 hours in length) and one for employees (5 hours in length).
Nova Scotia Mental Health Resource Guide (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	Mental Health First Aid, offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is a course designed to give you the tools and information to provide help to someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with an existing mental health problem. This course can help you provide support until professional help can be given. The course is 9 hours in length and includes 3 modules.
Staying Well in Stressful Times (Resource)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	This 3 part webinar series, hosted by Dr. Jackie Kinley, looks at healthy ways to reduce stress, how to manage emotions and how to stay connected in our relationships.
Wellness Together Canada (Website)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	Wellness Together Canada offers 24/7 virtual mental health and substance use support. On their website you can access free articles, and self-guided tools, connect with peer-support groups, complete self-assessments on your mood, well-being and functioning and talk to a counselor virtually.
Mental Illness Brochure (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses what anxiety disorders are, who they affect, what resources there are available, and how you can support a loved one.
Myths about Mental Illness Brochure (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how to build your support team, who you should include and how to support a loved one.
Mental Illnesses in the Workplace (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how to build healthy self-esteem, positive support networks, and resiliency.
Anxiety Canada (Website)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on Mental Health in the Workplace for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop will discuss mental health and illness in the workplace and ways to promote mental health in employees.
Mental Health 101- Anxiety Disorders (Course)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This tutorial, created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, provides basic information about anxiety disorders.
Anxiety Disorders Brochure (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses what anxiety disorders are, who they affect, what resources there are available, and how you can support a loved one.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder Brochure (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This toolkit, created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, provides 6 strategies for managers to implement to ensure they are protecting their own mental health.
Mental Health 101- Depression 101 (Course)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	This self-directed course, created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, provides basic information on depression.
Depression Overview (Website)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webpage, created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, covers what depression is, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, FAQs, and additional resources.
Workplace Wellness Online (Website)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webpage, created by the Alberta Blue Cross, provides resources on a variety of topics such as work-life balance, wellness programs, and more.
Getting Help Brochure (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how to build your support team, who you should include and how to support a loved one.
Mindfulness Brochure (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses what mindfulness is, the benefits, and what it can look like.
Mental Health for Life Brochure (Resource)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how to build healthy self-esteem, positive support networks, and resiliency.
Stress Management (Course)	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on stress management for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop discusses what stress is, how it impacts us physically, the signs of stress and how to manage it through self-care.
Mental Health in the Workplace (Course)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on Mental Health in the Workplace for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop will discuss mental health and illness in the workplace and ways to promote mental health in employees.
Rebuilding our Resilience (Course)	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop called âRebuilding our Resilienceâ for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop looks at building resilience through topics such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness etc.
Beating Burnout (Course)	Tools & Resources	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The Dementia 101 page, created by Dementia Friends Canada, can help you learn what dementia is, myths surrounding dementia, signs of dementia, communication strategies for someone who has dementia and more.
Mental Health Supports for LTC Team Members (Website)	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This webpage, created by the Ontario Centers for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care, focuses on mental health support for LTC team members. On this page you can find psychological health and safety resources, tools for leaders, and the campaign âTLC for LTCâ.
LTC+- Mental Health and Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Providers, Staff and Leaders (Website)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	BrainXchange offers a resource centre with resources from a variety of different organizations focusing on developmental disabilities and aging.
The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Resource)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) â the first of its kind in the world, is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work.
Managerâs Toolkit- Recognizing Declining Mental Health in Employees (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This toolkit, created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, provides 5 strategies to help managers recognize if their employeeâs mental health is declining.
Managerâs Toolkit- Protecting Their own Mental Health (Resource)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This toolkit, created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, provides 6 strategies for managers to implement to ensure they are protecting their own mental health.
Better for all: Adopting the Quality Mental Health Care Framework (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	BrainXchange offers a resource centre with resources and presentations from different organizations focusing on long-term care.
Guarding Minds at Work (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Dementia and Alzheimer Care, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour	Free	The Guarding Minds at Work, created by Canada Life, is a set of free resources that focus on psychological health and safety in the workplace. This resource includes assessment tools, reports to identify areas that need improvement, action planning processes and worksheets, evaluation resources to measure progress and a host of additional free resources focusing on psychological health and safety.
Psychological Health and Safety for Workers (Course)	Learn	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Paid	This free 1-hour course, created by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, discusses strategies to help create a psychologically safe workplace. The course focuses on topics such as psychological health, mental health, work environments, stigma and psychosocial factors.
Psychological Health and Safety Awareness (Course)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	This free, 20-minute course, created by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, discusses workplace mental health. The course explains the 6 categories of psychosocial factors and how they influence the psychological health of workers and employers.
Assembling the Pieces (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	Infection Prevention and Control Canada has several resources about hand hygiene, immunization, non-acute care resources, surveillance/analysis of infection prevention and control measures.
Dementia 101 (Website)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The Dementia 101 page, created by Dementia Friends Canada, can help you learn what dementia is, myths surrounding dementia, signs of dementia, communication strategies for someone who has dementia and more.
Dementia 101 Video (Resource)	Learn	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Paid	This video, created by dementia-care education specialist, Teepa Snow, discusses early signs of brain changes and the four main symptoms of dementia.
What is Dementia (Website)	Learn	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This page, created by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, gives an overview of what dementia is and provides additional useful links and resources.
AGE Educational Videos/ Audio (Resources)	Tools & Resources	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This textbook chapter in Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care can be used as a resource to refresh your knowledge on infection control prevention practice, hand hygiene, PPE, and more.Citation: Doyle, G. R., McCutcheon, J. A. (2015). Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care. BC campus.
Responsive and Reactive Behaviours (Website)	Learn	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This page, created by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, provides information on responsive and reactive behaviours, the causes behind them, and tips/ strategies to effectively respond to these behaviours.
Challenging Behaviour Video (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills, Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This video, created by dementia-care education specialist, Teepa Snow, discusses challenging behaviour and how implement a positive approach to care.
Meaningful Engagement of People with Dementia: A Resource Guide (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills, Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This resource, created by Dalhousie University, provides information on oral care for care providers.
Meaningful Activities Video (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care, Clinical Skills	Free	This video, created by dementia-care education specialist, Teepa Snow, discusses four different categories of activities that give individuals purpose and make them feel valued.
P.C. P.E.A.R.L.S 7 Key Elements of Person-Centred Care (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills, Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This decision-making tool, created by the Health Care Human Resource Sector Council, can help employers decide what training stream is appropriate to provide the staff the skills to de-escalate a crisis situation.
Dementia: Understanding the Journey (Training)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills, Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This webpage, found on the Government of Nova Scotiaâs website, provides a variety of resources about workplace violence. Topics include violence in the workplace regulations, assessing the risk of workplace violence, codes of practice and much more.
Culture of Care and Person-Centred Care (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills	Free	The Research Institute for Aging conducted a national study investigating mealtimes in long-term care homes. This document focuses on why menus matter and provides suggestions on how to make the most of mealtimes.
Developmental Disabilities and Aging (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills	Free	BrainXchange offers a resource centre with resources from a variety of different organizations focusing on developmental disabilities and aging.
Long-Term Care and Dementia (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills, Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	BrainXchange offers a resource centre with resources and presentations from different organizations focusing on long-term care.
Responsive and Reactive Behaviours (Resource)	Learn	Clinical Skills	Paid	BrainXchange offers a resource centre with resources from different organizations focusing on responsive and reactive behaviours.
P.I.E.C.E.S Learning & Development Program (Training)	Learn	Clinical Skills	Free	PIECES is a holistic, relationship focused approach to collaborative engagement, shared assessment and supportive care with older Persons at risk or living with complex chronic conditions and associated behavioural changes related to; neurocognitive disorders, mental health and substance use disorders, neurological conditions, and physical health conditions. – piecescanada.com
U-First! (Training)	Learn	Clinical Skills	Free	U-First!Â® is a training program that helps non-registered health care providers develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimerâs disease and cognitive impairment by understanding the person and associated behaviour changes and working as a team to develop individualized support strategies. – u-first.ca
Pain and Dementia (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Clinical Skills	Free	BrainXchange offers two resources on the topic of pain and dementia. On this page, you can access the Pain Matters Guide and also a presentation on pain and dementia.
How Does Pain Affect People with Dementia (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills	Free	“How does pain affect people with dementia?” is an informative document that details how to access pain in individuals with dementia, how their experience of pain changes over the course of time, and more.
GPA eLearning (Training)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Free	GPA eLearning is available in English and in French.GPA eLearning is an adapted version of our standard GPA Basics Education curriculum. It allows participants to learn at their own pace, at times that are personally convenient. GPA eLearning guides participants to better understand dementia and its responsive behaviours in order to respond effectively, respectfully and safely in the health care setting.IMPORTANT! GPA eLearning is not intended to replace the full-day GPA Basics curriculum. The GPA Certified Coach Delivery Model is the preferred/recommended method. – ageinc.ca
Understanding Dementia MOOC (Course)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Free	Understanding Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest in dementia research and care. This free course provides an opportunity to engage with the perspectives of an international community, without requiring exams or assignments. – utas.edu.au
Person-Centred Care of People with Dementia Living in Care Homes (Resource)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This article, written by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, discusses how to successfully implement person-centred care for individuals living in long-term care homes. On this page, you can find the full resource that can be downloaded.
Cornell University: Citizen-Centred Leadership (Course)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Free	Cornell University offers a free, virtual, 5-lesson course on person-centred planning. Within this course, individuals will be given an introduction to person-centred planning, learn about its core values and principles, be exposed to planning methods, and gain an understanding of organizational designs that impact person-centred services
Wound CARE Instrument (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This factsheet, created by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, offers helpful guidelines to use when grocery shopping to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Skin Anatomy, Physiology and Wound Healing (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This reference guide, created by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, provides an overview of palliative care and discusses the competencies for each of the palliative care team members.Citation: McCallum, M., Carver, J., Dupere, D., et al. The Palliative Care Capacity Building Working Group. The Nova Scotia Palliative Care Competency Framework: A Reference Guide for Health Professionals and Volunteers. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Health Authority, 2017.
Provincial Wound Program (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	Nova Scotia Health offers 15 webinars on different palliative care topics.
Skin and Wound Care (Website)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills	Free	The Canadian Virtual Hospice offers several modules to help individuals understand and cope with grief.
Skin & Wound Care eLearning Modules (Course)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills	Free	Pallium Canada offers a free community of practice series for Canadian healthcare workers. The Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice Series contains 11 sessions discussing topics such as managing complex pain and symptom management, building on essential communication skills, supporting patients being cared for in the home, accessing resources in the community, and providing bereavement care in the context of complex grief. Pallium Canada also allows you to access the recording and PowerPoint presentations of past ECHO Sessions.
Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care- Wound Care (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Clinical Skills	Free	This article, written by John Sylliboy and Richard Hovey, discusses Two-Eyed Seeing through a health care lens. This article describes what Two-Eyed Seeing is, and how to embrace the Indigenous perspective in order to benefit Indigenous health and communities.Citation: Sylliboy, J. R., Hovey, R. B. (2020). Humanizing Indigenous peoplesâ engagement in health care. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 192(3), 70-72. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.190754
Infection Prevention and Control (Website)	Watch & Listen	Clinical Skills	Free	This resource page, created by Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health, is filled with resources about infection prevention and control. On this page, you can find best practices, guidelines & standards, podcasts, certification standards, journals and more.
Canadaâs Hand Hygiene eLearning module (Course)	Learn	Food Safety,Food Handling and Meals	Free	IPAC Canada is a multidisciplinary member-based association committed to public wellness and safety by advocating for best practices in infection prevention and control in all settings. – ipac.discoverycampus.com
Infection Prevention and Control Resources (Resource)	Read	Food Safety,Food Handling and Meals	Free	Infection Prevention and Control Canada has several resources about hand hygiene, immunization, non-acute care resources, surveillance/analysis of infection prevention and control measures.
Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care- Infection Control (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills	Free	This textbook chapter in Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care can be used as a resource to refresh your knowledge on infection control prevention practice, hand hygiene, PPE, and more.Citation: Doyle, G. R., McCutcheon, J. A. (2015). Clinical Procedure for Safer Patient Care. BC campus.
Best Practices for Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Ontario (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills	Free	This document, created by the Ontario Provincial Infection Diseases Advisory Committee on Infection Prevention and Control, discusses best practices for infection prevention and control and provides resources for infection prevention and control programs.
Oral Care (Resource)	Read	Clinical Skills	Free	This resource, created by Dalhousie University, provides information on oral care for care providers.
Crisis Prevention Institute Programs	Read	Safety in the Workplace	Paid elements	This decision-making tool, created by the Health Care Human Resource Sector Council, can help employers decide what training stream is appropriate to provide the staff the skills to de-escalate a crisis situation.
A Workplace Violence Prevention Strategy for Nova Scotia (Website)	Read	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This webpage, found on the Government of Nova Scotiaâs website, provides a variety of resources about workplace violence. Topics include violence in the workplace regulations, assessing the risk of workplace violence, codes of practice and much more.
AWARE-NS Violence in the Workplace Risk Assessment Tool (Course)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This online course, created by AWARE-NS, will teach you how to implement the AWARE-NS Workplace Violence Risk Assessment to limit workplace violence incidents in your organization.
AWARE-NS Violence in the Workplace Regulations of Nova Scotia (Course)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	The Health Association of African Canadians have a website page on racism and health. On this page, you can find a presentation by Dr. David R. Williams created for healthcare workers specifically and also a YouTube video that discusses the topic.
AWARE-NS Steps for Safety- Preventing Workplace Violence (Course)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This online course, created by AWARE-NS, discusses workplace violence, its impact on the health and community services sector, best practices, and policies to prevent/ create awareness about violence in the workplace.
AWARE-NS Workplace Violence Prevention (Resources)	Watch & Listen	Safety in the Workplace	Free	AWARE-NS has created a 6-step program discussing workplace violence. This program includes downloadable and customizable resources that can be adapted to your organization.
Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Long Term Care Toolkit (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Safety in the Workplace	Free	This toolkit, created by the Public Service Health and Safety Association of Ontario, discusses how to conduct a detailed hazard assessment by identifying hazards, understanding their risk rating, identifying how to control the situation and how to implement an action plan.
Bullying in the Workplace Handbook (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Free	The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers a course in leadership for nurses working in LTC and a course for managers in LTC. The course designed for frontline nurses is 4 weeks in duration and includes 4 self-directed modules and 1 live virtual classroom session. The course for managers in LTC is 2 weeks in length and includes 2 self-directed modules, 1 live virtual classroom session and access to course content for the leadership for nurses.
Recognition Resources and Tools (Website)	Tools & Resources	Human Resources and Leadership		The Empowering Women Leaders in Health is a community of practice supported by the Department of Women and Gender Equality Canada. This toolkit provides resources about equity, diversity and inclusion using the LEADS (lead self, engage others, archived results, develop coalition and systems transformation) Framework.
Emergency Preparedness Policy and Procedure (Resource)	Learn	Emergency Preparedness		This document, created by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, explains policies and procedures for Emergency Response Plans.
Emergency Preparedness (Website)	Watch & Listen	Emergency Preparedness	Free	This webpage, created by the Canadian Nurses Association, focuses on emergency preparedness and offers related resources about the topic.
Ethical Issues in Long-Term Care (Video)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership		This video, featuring Marika Warren and Judy Aymar, discusses ethical issues in long-term care.
Caring about Food Safety (Course)	Watch & Listen	Food Handling and Meals	Free	This course, created by Open School BC, provides learners information about food safety.
Menus- Research and Recommendations for Long-Term Care (Resource)	Read	Food Handling and Meals	Free	The Research Institute for Aging conducted a national study investigating mealtimes in long-term care homes. This document focuses on why menus matter and provides suggestions on how to make the most of mealtimes.
Dining Rooms- Research and Recommendations for Long-Term Care (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Food Handling and Meals	Free	The Institute for Health Care Improvements offers a playlist of videos focusing on leadership in health care.
Food & Beverages- Research and Recommendations for Long-Term Care (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Food Handling and Meals	Free	The Research Institute for Aging conducted a national study investigating mealtimes in long-term care homes. This document focuses on food and beverages and provides suggestions on how to make the most of mealtimes.
The Temperature Danger Zone Factsheet (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Food Handling and Meals	Free	The Alzheimer Society of Canada provides an overview of what dementia is and provides additional useful links and resources.
Food Safety and the Shopping Cart (Resource)	Read	Food Handling and Meals	Free	This factsheet, created by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, offers helpful guidelines to use when grocery shopping to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Food Safety for Adults Ages 60 and Over (Website)	Learn	Food Handling and Meals	Free	The Government of Canada has created a page focusing on food safety for older adults. On this page you can find information about food poisoning, safe food alternatives to avoid food poisoning, food storage, shopping for food, defrosting of food and cleanliness.
CHOICE+ (Resource)	Learn	Food Handling and Meals	Free	This program, created by the Research Institute of Aging, aims to enhance mealtime experiences for individuals living in long-term care homes by focusing on six principles: connecting, honouring dignity, offering support, identity, and creating opportunities and enjoyment.
The Nova Scotia Palliative Care Competency Framework (Resource)	Read	Palliative Care	Free	This reference guide, created by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, provides an overview of palliative care and discusses the competencies for each of the palliative care team members.Citation: McCallum, M., Carver, J., Dupere, D., et al. The Palliative Care Capacity Building Working Group. The Nova Scotia Palliative Care Competency Framework: A Reference Guide for Health Professionals and Volunteers. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Health Authority, 2017.
Pallium Canada (Webinars)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	Pallium Canada offers 25 free recorded webinars created by subject matter experts. Some subjects of interest include palliative care and COVID-19, trauma-informed palliative care, advanced care planning goals and more.
Palliative Care- Staff Education (Webinars)	Read	Palliative Care	Free	Nova Scotia Health offers 15 webinars on different palliative care topics.
Canadian Virtual Hospice Tools for Practice (Website)	Watch & Listen	Palliative Care	Free	The Canadian Virtual Hospice offers several tools for practice in a variety of different topic areas including long-term care, culture, communication, palliative care emergencies and more.
Canadian Virtual Hospice- MyGrief.ca (Course)	Read	Palliative Care	Free	The Canadian Virtual Hospice offers several modules to help individuals understand and cope with grief.
Pallium Canada- National ECHO Sessions (Event)	Read	Palliative Care	Free	Pallium Canada offers a free community of practice series for Canadian healthcare workers. The Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice Series contains 11 sessions discussing topics such as managing complex pain and symptom management, building on essential communication skills, supporting patients being cared for in the home, accessing resources in the community, and providing bereavement care in the context of complex grief. Pallium Canada also allows you to access the recording and PowerPoint presentations of past ECHO Sessions.
LEAP Core (Course)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, offers a demonstration on how to safely assist a resident that has fallen.
Diversity and Inclusion (Website)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This webpage, created Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health, is filled with resources about diversity and inclusion. On this page, the topics covered include cultural competence, culture & health, equity, privilege, bias & stereotyping, allyship, and policymakers.
Embracing Diversity Toolkit (Resource)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care created a toolkit to support inclusion in long-term care homes. The toolkit discusses equity, diversity and inclusion and how they can be applied in long-term care settings.
Embracing Diversity: Exploring our New Toolkit to Support Inclusion in LTC (Webinar)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care created a webinar to examine how to implement the Embracing Diversity Toolkit to help long-term care homes become a more inclusive space for residents and staff.
Educational and Inclusion Guides (Resource)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid	The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion offers inclusion and educational guides. Inclusion guides are documents with tips and strategies for organizations to become more inclusive. The educational guides will help you gain a better understanding of a variety of different topics involving diversity and inclusion.
Glossary of Bias Terms (Resource)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid elements	Washington University in St. Louis offers a glossary of bias terms that can be used for reference.
Intro to Gender Diversity (Course)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid	This course, created by Trans Care BC, will give you an introduction to gender diversity. This course will cover gender, gender identity terms and accessible care strategies.
Intro to Gender Diversity- Expanded (Course)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This course, created by Trans Care BC, will build on the âIntro to Gender Diversityâ and will cover gender, gender identity terms, access to care and accessible care strategies.
A Home for All: 2SLGBTQI+ Resources For Long-Term Care Homes (Resource)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This toolkit, created by Ontario CLRI, BruyÃ©re, and RIA, is a collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ resources for long-term care homes interested in creating a more inclusive space for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Beyond Diversity: An LGBT Best Practice Guide for Employers (Resource)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This document, written by Great Place to WorkÂ® and Pride at Work Canada, discusses inclusiveness in the workplace and provides 12 strategies to promote inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the workplace.Citation: Grenier, A., & Hixson-Vulpe, J. (2017). Beyond diversity: An LGBT best practice guide for employers. Retrieved from: https://prideatwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Beyond-Diversity-LGBT-Guide.pdf
Organizational Assessment Tool	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid elements	This organizational assessment tool, created by Trans Care BC, provides information on how offer accessible care to gender diverse individuals. This document includes reflection tools to help your organization become more welcoming for gender diverse individuals.
Indigenous Culture Card (Resource)	Learn	Leadership Training and Development,Human Resources and Leadership,Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid	This poster, created by the Healthy Weights Connection at Western University and Londonâs Child and Youth Network, can be used to learn more about First Nations, MÃ©tis, and Inuit cultures and communities.
Two-Eyed Seeing (Video)	Watch & Listen	Leadership Training and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This video, narrated by Miâkmaq Elder Albert Marshall, his wife Elder Murdena and Dr. Cheryl Bartlett, discusses the guiding principle of Two-Eyed Seeing. Two-Eyed Seeing is the collaboration of seeing the strengths of both mainstream and Indigenous knowledge and using them together to benefit the earth and all people living on it.
Humanizing Indigenous Peoplesâ Engagement in Health Care (Resource)	Read	Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity, Leadership Training and Development	Free	This article, written by John Sylliboy and Richard Hovey, discusses Two-Eyed Seeing through a health care lens. This article describes what Two-Eyed Seeing is, and how to embrace the Indigenous perspective in order to benefit Indigenous health and communities.Citation: Sylliboy, J. R., Hovey, R. B. (2020). Humanizing Indigenous peoplesâ engagement in health care. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 192(3), 70-72. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.190754
Racism and Health- What is the Connection (Resource)	Read	Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	The Health Association of African Canadians have a website page on racism and health. On this page, you can find a presentation by Dr. David R. Williams created for healthcare workers specifically and also a YouTube video that discusses the topic.
ISANS Diversify your Workforce (Resource and Training Opportunities)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity, Human Resources and Leadership	Free	The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) offers a variety of programs to assist your organization in the recruitment and retention of immigrants.
Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace (Course)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership		This 5 module course, provided by SkillsOnlineNS, focuses on attracting, retaining and optimizing your workforce with a focus on the Millennial and Gen Z generations. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Welcoming Workplaces (Course)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership		This course, provided by SkillsOnlineNS, explains what a welcoming workplace is, the benefits of creating a welcoming workplace and will provide you with an assessment tool to evaluate how your organization is doing in regards to fostering a welcoming workplace. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Cross-Cultural Communication (Course)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership		This 4 course program, provided by Bluedrop ISM, discusses cross-cultural communication. This program addresses 4 main topics: bridging the diversity gap, how culture impacts communication, using communication strategies to bridge cultural divides and your role in workplace diversity. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Unconscious Bias (Course)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity, Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This 3 course program, provided by Bluedrop ISM, discusses unconscious bias and focuses on 3 main topics: understanding unconscious bias, overcoming your own unconscious biases and overcoming unconscious bias in the workplace. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Leadership in Continuing Care Administration Certificate (Course)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This 6-day intensive course, offered by Dalhousie University, gives participants the opportunity to enhance their expertise in continuing care administration. This course will focus on the philosophy of care and five core areas of continuing care administration including financial management, legislation and licensing, human resource and communications, and operations and continuous improvement.
Clinical Nursing Leadership eLearning (Course)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership, Clinical Skills	Free	This self-paced online course, created by the Ontario Centers for Learning, Research & Innovation, uses realistic scenarios to help nurses communicate effectively, handle conflict and become leaders. Creating an account is required
Certificate in Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in Long-Term Care (Course)	Read	Human Resources and Leadership, Clinical Skills	Free	This certificate program, offered by the University of Toronto, is designed for front-line nurses working in long-term care who are assigned to clinical leadership roles. This certificate requires the completion of three, six-week online courses over a 2-year span. The course’s content focus on clinical leadership in the context of long-term care, leadership when working with and leading long-term care teams, and leadership for managing quality care and operations in long-term care.
Contagious Resilient Leadership (Course)	Watch & Listen	Leadership Training and Development	Free	This course, provided by the AISC, discusses how to cope with setbacks and develop strategies to manage our emotions. This workshop was built by Dr. Heidi Weigand and is based on the research she has conducted on innovative mindsets and beating burnout.
Leadership in Long-Term Care (Course)	Read	Leadership Training and Development	Free	The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers a course in leadership for nurses working in LTC and a course for managers in LTC. The course designed for frontline nurses is 4 weeks in duration and includes 4 self-directed modules and 1 live virtual classroom session. The course for managers in LTC is 2 weeks in length and includes 2 self-directed modules, 1 live virtual classroom session and access to course content for the leadership for nurses.
LEADS Leadership Foundations Online Program (Program)	Watch & Listen	Leadership Training and Development	Free	The Canadian College of Health Leaders offers the LEADS Leadership Foundations Online Program. This program is a 3-month course consisting of 7 webinars. In the course, you will be expected to complete self-assessments, readings, and homework and you will create a leadership development portfolio. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The cost of the program is $1,775 plus tax.
Leadership Videos- EWOLIH Toolkit (Resource)	Learn	Leadership Training and Development	Free	These videos are a part of the Empowering Women Leaders in Health toolkit. Each video features a female leader in the health, health sciences and Indigenous health fields.
Empowering Women Leaders in Health Toolkit (Website)	Read	Communication	Free	The Empowering Women Leaders in Health is a community of practice supported by the Department of Women and Gender Equality Canada. This toolkit provides resources about equity, diversity and inclusion using the LEADS (lead self, engage others, archived results, develop coalition and systems transformation) Framework.
Leadership Videos- Institute for Health Care Improvements (Resource)	Read	Communication, Leadership Training and Development	Free	The Institute for Health Care Improvements offers a playlist of videos focusing on leadership in health care.
Developing and Sustaining Nursing Leadership Best Practice Guideline (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Communication	Free	This document, created by the Registers Nursesâ Association of Ontario, discusses best practices for creating a healthy work environment through leadership. The document provides several recommendations for developing and sustaining nurse leadership.Citation: Registered Nursesâ Association of Ontario (2013). Developing and Sustaining Nursing Leadership, (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: Registered Nursesâ Association of Ontario. This work is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Dementia-Friendly Canada	Watch & Listen	Dementia and Alzheimer Care, Communication	Free	The Dementia-Friendly Canada project is an Alzheimer Society federation partnership intended to foster the creation of dementia-friendly communities across the country.A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia, their families and care partners feel included and supported. While creating dementia-friendly communities, individuals and organizations should focus on both the physical and social environments to ensure they are fully accessible.The Dementia-Friendly Canada project provides educational opportunities for the general public and professionals working in the community to mobilize them to champion dementia-friendly principles wherever they go. -Alzheimer.ca
What is Dementia (Resource)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care, Communication	Free	The Alzheimer Society of Canada provides an overview of what dementia is and provides additional useful links and resources.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling & Mobility: Introduction (Course)	Watch & Listen	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, aims to prioritize your safety when you are providing care to others. This course will discuss musculoskeletal injuries, body mechanics, risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and present data about safe handling and mobility.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Bed to Chair with Compression Stockings (Course)	Tools & Resources	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, discusses bed mobility, bed features, equipment to make bed mobility easier, information on transfer belts and how to move a resident from their bed.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Bed to Chair with Overhead Lift (Course)	Read	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, offers a demonstration on moving a patient from a bed to chair using an overhead lift.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Assisting a Fallen Resident (Course)	Read	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, offers a demonstration on how to safely assist a resident that has fallen.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Bed Mobility (Course)	Read	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, discusses bed mobility, bed features, equipment to make bed mobility easier, information on transfer belts and how to move a resident from their bed.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Lifts and Slings (Course)	Watch & Listen	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, is a review of specific lifting devices. This video discusses a variety of different lifting devices including floor, ceiling, sit to stand and gantry type lifts. It also explores a variety of sling devices such as hammock, universal, comfort, hygienic and other types of slings.
AWARE-NS Safe Handling and Mobility: Assessments and Transfers (Course)	Watch & Listen	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This course, created by AWARE-NS, discusses safe handling and mobility assessments and transfers. This course will review how to conduct a safe handling and mobility assessment and discuss 6 different transfer types.
Safe Patient Handling, Positioning and Transfers (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This textbook chapter in Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care is a great review of safe patient handling, positioning and transfers. This chapter discusses body mechanics, musculoskeletal injuries, mobility assessments and a variety of transfer techniques.Citation: Doyle, G. R., & McCutcheon, J. A. (2015). Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care. Bc Campus.
Safe Patient Handling & Mobility (Website)	Tools & Resources	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This free e-Course, provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, focuses on musculoskeletal disorders. The course examines what work-related MSDs are, the 3 stages of musculoskeletal injuries, risk factors, common causes and prevention tips.
Ergonomic Safe Patient Handling Program (Website)	Learn	Lifting Mechanics	Paid	This website, created by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, includes a fact sheet discussing ergonomic safe patient handling and the importance of developing an ergonomic safe patient handling program.
PACE Video Series (Resource)	Learn	Safety in the Workplace	Paid	This 5-part educational video series, created by NS WorkSafeForLife, discusses PACE, a point of care risk assessment tool that was created for health care workers. PACE stands for Physical, Agitation and Aggression, Communication and Environment. The video series will break-down each component of PACE and explain how it can be used.
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs): Awareness (Course)	Read	Lifting Mechanics	Free	This free e-Course, provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, focuses on musculoskeletal disorders. The course examines what work-related MSDs are, the 3 stages of musculoskeletal injuries, risk factors, common causes and prevention tips.
Aged Care- Individual Support: Communication (Website)	Tools & Resources	Communication, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	The Australian Government offers a virtual self-paced course that can help you prepare for a difficult conversation at work. The course is not specific to health care, but the situations can be applied across all sectors.
ICAAâs Guidelines for Effective Communication with Older Adults (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Communication, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour, Positive Behavioural Support	Free	This document, written by the International Council on Active Aging, discusses guidelines for communicating with older adults. Topics discussed include basic language and imagery strategies, guiding principles, words and phrases, age cohorts, image recommendations, and presentation of materials.Citation: International Council on Active Aging. (n.d.). ICAAâs guidelines for effective communication with older adults. Retrieved from: https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
Difficult Conversations in the Workplace (Course)	Read	Communication, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour, Positive Behavioural Support	Free	The Australian Government offers a virtual self-paced course that can help you prepare for a difficult conversation at work. The course is not specific to health care, but the situations can be applied across all sectors.
Age-Friendly Communication (Resource)	Read	Communication, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour, Positive Behavioural Support	Free	This document, created by the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses facts, tips and ideas on how to communicate with seniors appropriately and effectively.Citation: Public health Agency of Canada. (n.d.). Age-friendly communication: Facts, tips and ideas. Retrieved from: https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/alt-formats/pdf/publications/public/various-varies/afcomm-commavecaines/AFComm-Commavecaines-eng.pdf
Conflict Resolution in 6 Easy Steps (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	In this video, Dr. Jennie Byrne discusses a step by step process on how to resolve conflicts.
Managing Conflict at Work (Website)	Watch & Listen	Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Person-Centred Planning,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	The Government of Alberta has a website page on how to manage conflict at work. On this page, there are 5 articles addressing different topics to help you manage conflict in your workplace. Topics discussed include using the right words and questions to manage conflict, how to use issue-based problem solving and how to handle problems that arise at work.
Identifying and Understanding How to Manage Conflict (Resource)	Read	Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	This chapter in Leadership and Influencing Change in Nursing focuses on describing the causes of conflict, how to manage conflict, understanding why conflict escalates and how to create your own approach to managing conflict.
Cultural Competence (Website)	Read	Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	When we think of culture it is important to remember that we belong to many cultural groups. They all shape the way we see the world. Our viewpoints are influenced by a lifetime of learning and group affiliation.Cultural competencies are a set of consistent attitudes, knowledge, skills, behaviours and policies required to effectively meet the needs of all the people we serve.Culture and health care are linked. The way an individual receives care within the context of their culture can impact health outcomes. Our culture determines the food we like to eat, our approach to healthcare and what we need when we are unwell and the role our family plays in how we care for each other during times of illness. – library.nshealth.ca
Providing Care to a Diverse Population (Website)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness,Dealing with Difficult Behaviour	Free	The National Institute on Aging has information on their website on providing care to a diverse population. In this short article, they discuss using an interpreter, patient values, and attitudes on aging.
Setting the Context for Indigenous Cultural Safety: Facing Racism in Health (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This document, created by the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses facts, tips and ideas on how to communicate with seniors appropriately and effectively.Citation: Public health Agency of Canada. (n.d.). Age-friendly communication: Facts, tips and ideas. Retrieved from: https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/alt-formats/pdf/publications/public/various-varies/afcomm-commavecaines/AFComm-Commavecaines-eng.pdf
Indigenous Health Equity: Examining Racism as an Indigenous Social Determinant of Health (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webinar, presented by Dr. Marcia Anderson and Dr. Elizabeth McGibbon is a part of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Collaborative Learning Services. This webinar discusses racism as an Indigenous Social Determinant of Health and looks at confronting racism, levels of racism, a framework for providing safe, reliable and effective care, case study examples and more.
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care: Strategies for Implementing System-level Change (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webinar, presented by Brad Anderson and Dr. Victoria Smye, is a part of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Collaboration Learning Service. This webinar addresses strategies for implementing system-level change to address anti-Indigenous Racism in health.
LEADS Leadership Foundations Online Program (Course)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Canadian College of Health Leaders offers the LEADS Leadership Foundations Online Program. This program is a 3-month course consisting of 7 webinars. In the course, you will be expected to complete self-assessments, readings, and homework and you will create a leadership development portfolio. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The cost of the program is $1775 plus tax.
Diet and Nutrition Tips for Seniors and their Caregivers (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This article, written by the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, offers tips for diet and nutrition for older adults. In this article, they breakdown what nutritional balance means and the different components involved in achieving it.
Healthy Eating for Seniors (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This document, written by the BC Centre for Disease Control, and the BC Ministry of Health, provides a detailed overview of healthy eating for older adults. In this document, the authors discuss finding balance, the use of supplements, how to eat well when you have a chronic illness, recipes and more.
Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network- What is PBS? (Website)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid elements	This page, created by the Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network, describes what positive behaviour support is, and what its core features are.
Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network- Support Resources (Website)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This page, created by the Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network, offers a variety of resources to support the use of person-centred practices. Topic areas include checking for person-centred practices, interventions, and plan development.
Understanding Challenging Behaviour: Part 1 (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offers resources to help understand challenging behaviour. On this page you can learn about what challenging behaviours are, why they occur, and how you can prevent/reduce the occurrence of them.
Finding the Reason for Challenging Behaviour: Part 2 (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offers resources to help understand challenging behaviour. On this page you can learn about the different stages of behaviour, and how to complete a functional assessment of behaviour.
Positive Behaviour Support Planning: Part 3 (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offers resources to help understand challenging behaviour. On this page you can learn what behaviour support is, and how to create a behaviour support plan.
The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis- Positive Behavioural Supports Lecture (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This lecture, presented by Dr. Gary LaVigna, discusses the use of positive approaches versus punitive, restrictive and aversive approaches to deal with challenging behaviours.
Association for Positive Behaviour Support: What is Positive Behavior Support (Website)	Watch & Listen	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This page, created by the Association for Positive Behavior Support, defines what PBS is, and discusses what the valued outcomes of PBS are, its basis in behavioural and biomedical science, the validated procedures of PBS and the need of assessment and intervention strategies to ensure the positive behavioural support plan is successful.
Association for Positive Behaviour Support: Individual PBS Tutorial (Resource)	Read	Home Care	Free	This interactive tutorial, created by the Association for Positive Behavior Support, is an in-depth resource discussing Positive Behaviour Support and Person-Centred Planning. This tutorial offers resources, and cases to help you better understand the content.
LTC+- Mental Health and Resiliency (Website)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This page, created by Healthcare Excellence Canada, offers a variety of mental health and resiliency resources for healthcare providers, staff, and leaders.
Self-Care for the Caregiver (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This chapter in Leadership and Influencing Change in Nursing focuses on describing the causes of conflict, how to manage conflict, understanding why conflict escalates and how to create your own approach to managing conflict.
Practice Self-Care (Website)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webpage, created by the International Self-Care Foundation, describes the 7 pillars of self-care and how to implement self-care into your life.
Self-Care for the Health Care Worker (Course)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This course, offered by AWARE-NS, is a half day, in class program designed for health care workers. This course discusses the importance of practicing self-care and provides strategies for implementing self-care in your everyday life.
Useful Mental Health Apps (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This document, created by Hamilton Health Sciences, is a list of mental health apps that can be downloaded to your phone for everyday use.
Career Burnout (Website)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webpage, created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, discusses what burnout is, the sign and symptoms, how we can prevent burnout and what to do if burnout changes into a mental illness.
Burnout Prevention and Treatment (Resource)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	This blog post, written by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, and Lawrence Robinson, discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout, the difference between stress and burnout, causes of burnout and ways to cope with it.
Burnout Articles (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The National Institute on Aging has information on their website on providing care to a diverse population. In this short article, they discuss using an interpreter, patient values, and attitudes on aging.
Mental Health and Resiliency for Healthcare Workers (Course)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	This course, offered by the University of Toronto, will help healthcare workers cope with mental health challenges. This course is free but does require creating an account. You can access 2 lectures on burnout and perspective without creating an account at the bottom of the page.
Compassion Fatigue: What is it and do you have it? (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	In this TED talk, Juliette Watt presents on the topic of compassion fatigue. She discusses what compassion fatigue is, who it affects, symptoms of it, and how to care and give compassion to others without impacting our own wellbeing.
Are you Experiencing Compassion Fatigue? (Resource)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This article, written by Rebecca Clay, discusses compassion fatigue for psychologists (but the information is applicable to home care workers). In this article, she discusses the signs of compassion fatigue, the importance of self-care and practicing self-compassion and how to help yourself and colleagues.Citation: Clay, R. A. (2020). Are you experiencing compassion fatigue? American Psychological Association. Retrieved from: https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/compassion-fatigue
Is there a Cost to Protecting, Caring for and Saving Others? Beware of Compassion Fatigue (Website)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	This page, created by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, offers information on compassion fatigue and discusses the need for both practical and emotional self-care. At the bottom of the page you can find additional resources to support you.
Compassion Fatigue (Website)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This webpage, created by Brain Injury Canada, discusses burnout and compassion fatigue. They also offer tips and strategies to cope with compassion fatigue.
Canadian Home Care Association Palliative Care ECHO Hub (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	An exchange of knowledge, experience, and expertise. The new CHCA Palliative Care ECHO Hub invites home care providers and palliative care specialists to participate in a series of facilitated sessions addressing the identified gaps and challenges in home-based palliative care. Using the Project ECHO philosophy of âmoving knowledge rather than people in order to increase access to best practices and reduce geographical health disparitiesâ, the CHCA Palliative Care ECHO Hub will improve the ability of local health care teams to provide better palliative care at home. – cdnhomecare.ca
Nova Scotia Mental Health Resource Guide (Resource)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This resource guide, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, is filled with resources, opportunities, and support to help you navigate the mental health system.
Staying Well in Stressful Times (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Canadian College of Health Leaders offers the LEADS Leadership Foundations Online Program. This program is a 3-month course consisting of 7 webinars. In the course, you will be expected to complete self-assessments, readings, and homework and you will create a leadership development portfolio. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The cost of the program is $1775 plus tax.
Healthcare Excellence Canada (Website)	Read	Human Resources and Leadership, Leadership Training and Development	Free	Healthcare Excellence Canada provides mental health and resiliency resources to support healthcare providers, staff and leaders.
Mental Illness Brochure (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses what mental illnesses are, the different types of mental illness, what resources are available, and how you can support someone with a mental illness.
Myths about Mental Illness Brochure (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses 10 common myths about mental illness.
Mental Illnesses in the Workplace (Resource)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how mental illnesses impact workers and workplaces, what resources there are available and how to support a co-worker experiencing mental illness.
Anxiety Canada (Website)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	Anxiety Canada provides information and resources on anxiety in the workplace, common anxiety disorders in adults, anxiety stories, self-help and the CARD (comfort, ask, relax, distract) system.
Stress Management- CMHA (Course)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on stress management for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop discusses what stress is, how it impacts us physically, signs of stress and how to manage it through self-care.
Mental Health in the Workplace-CMHA (Course)	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on Mental Health in the Workplace for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants).The workshop will discuss mental health and illness in the workplace and ways to promote mental health in employees.
Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace (Course)	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	When it comes to mental health in the workplace, language matters. Are you or your colleagues unintentionally reinforcing a harmful stigma that affects the mental health of others? This course will give you tools to recognize where that is happening and to help support your colleagues who may be struggling with mental health.This free, 30-minute course will give you a better understanding of what stigma is, how it causes harm, and how to address it in the workplace. – ccohs.ca
Aging and Disability (Website)	Tools & Resources	Ageing	Free	This article, written by the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, offers tips for diet and nutrition for older adults. In this article, they breakdown what nutritional balance means and the different components involved in achieving it.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia: Practical Strategies for Professionals (Document)	Read	Dementia and Alzheimer Care	Free	The needs of people living with IDD and dementia are sometimes similar to other people with dementia but often call for unique skills, assessments, and approaches. This guide reviews practical strategies professionals can use to provide dementia-capable and culturally competent services and supports when working with people living with IDD and their caregivers. – “introduction” the-ntg.org
AWARE-NS Workplace Violence Prevention Resources (Course)	Tools & Resources	Autism	Free	This document, written by the BC Centre for Disease Control, and the BC Ministry of Health, provides a detailed overview of healthy eating for older adults. In this document, the authors discuss finding balance, the use of supplements, how to eat well when you have a chronic illness, recipes and more.
Community Disability Services- Staff Safety Toolkit (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Autism	Free	This staff safety toolkit, created by the Alberta Council of Disability Services, aims to build the capacity of service providers who support individuals with developmental disabilities. This toolkit looks at safe work place practices from three contexts: place, individuals supported and self.Citation: Alberta Council of Disability Services. (2013). Community disability services: Staff safety toolkit. Retrieved from: https://acds.ca/files/ACDS_Products/CDS%20Staff%20Safety%20Toolkit%20May%202018.pdf
Disability Services- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Kit (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Autism	Free	WorkSafe Victoria created this toolkit to address the six most common hazardous tasks that cause injury in the disabilities services sector based on injury statistics in Australia from 2004-2008. The six tasks the authors focus on are: 1) moving and supporting people, 2) supporting people with personal hygiene care, 3) assisting people in wheelchairs, 4) handling wheelchairs in and out of vehicles, 5) occupational violence, and 6) moving and lifting objects. This toolkit provides information on how to prevent injuries occurring from these tasks.Citation: WorkSafe Victoria. (2011). Disability services- occupational health and safety compliance kit: How to control the most common hazardous tasks in the disability services sector. Retrieved from: https://content.api.worksafe.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-06/ISBN-Disability-services-OHS-compliance-kit-2011-06.pdf
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Workshops (Training)	Watch & Listen	Autism,Behavioral Disorders	Free	The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission offers tailored workshops to organizations to help them understand and build respectful, equitable and inclusive work environments. There are several individuals and organizations that offer training in specific topic areas to meet the needs of your organization.
Disability Rights in Canada (Website)	Watch & Listen	Disability rights and ethics	Free	This website page, created by the Government of Canada, discusses disability rights in Canada.
Learning about my Rights (Resource)	Read	Disability rights and ethics	Free	Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association is committed to supporting people with disabilities to exercise personal and legal rights. Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association encourages its members to use as their guidelines; the document âSupporting People To Exercise Their Rightsâ, the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, Values outlined by The Council on Quality and Leadership Personal Outcome Measures, as well as the policies established by each individual agency. Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association also encourages its members to strive to ensure that due process has been applied and that individual plans are developed to enable people with disabilities to maintain and/or regain their rights – nsraa.ca (Learning About My Rights)
Supporting People to Exercise their Rights (Resource)	Read	Disability rights and ethics	Paid elements	A document which outlines the rights based on the Charter of Rights of Canada, and in particular how one can support others in excercising their rights. – nsraa.ca (Supporting People To Excercise Their Rights)
Understanding your Rights (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Disability rights and ethics	Free	This document, created by Community Living Algoma, discusses the different rights individuals have and what these rights encompass.
Understanding your Rights Pt. 2 (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Disability rights and ethics	Free	The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offers resources to help understand challenging behaviour. On this page you can learn about the different stages of behaviour, and how to complete a functional assessment of behaviour.
Rights Manual (Resource)	Read	Disability rights and ethics	Free	This document, created by the Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association, discusses the 12 most important rights to someone who is receiving support.Rights Manual (Resource)
Community-led Initiatives for SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO DECIDE: A Framework for Design and Implementation (Resource)	Read	Disability rights and ethics	Free	This document, created by the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society, is a tool that can be used to support someone to exercise their right to make decisions about their life. This document summarizes 8 core functions of supporting someone to make their own decisions.
My Life, My Decisions: Supporting the Equal Right to Decide for People with Disabilities â A Course for Community Actors (Course)	Read	Disability rights and ethics , Person-Centred Planning	Free	This document provides an outline of the course âMy Life, My Decisionsâ which was created by the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society and Inclusion Canada. The course aims to help you understand the importance of people with disabilities exercising their right to decide and how you can support people with disabilities to make their own decisions. This course is 6 hours in length and can be hosted virtually or in person. For more information contact: contact@irisinstitute.ca or inform@inclusioncanada.ca
Plain Language Position on Work and Jobs (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Person-Centred Planning	Free	The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offers resources to help understand challenging behaviour. On this page you can learn what behaviour support is, and how to create a behaviour support plan.
International Agreement on the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRPD)- Easy Read Version (Resource)	Read	Person-Centred Planning, Disability rights and ethics	Free	This document, created by the Government of the United Kingdom, is an easy read version of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This document explains what the agreement is, what it means, what the basic ideas of the agreement are and what countries should do.
Values, Ethics, & Conduct: A Code for Nova Scotiaâs Public Servants (Resource)	Read	Person-Centred Planning	Free	This resource is a PDF of the code of values, ethics, and conduct for Nova Scotia public servants.
Creating an Age-Friendly Workplace (Course)	Learn	Person-Centred Planning	Free	Ask any business in Nova Scotia and they will tell you that attracting and retaining skilled, knowledgeable, engaged, and talented employees is key to their success. No doubt that includes you! While you may be inclined to look to younger people when you have a hiring need, creating a balanced workplace poised for success starts with employing people of all ages â and that approach includes considering older workers. Welcome to Creating an Age-Friendly Workplace! – hcscns.bluedrop.io
Autism Speaks Canada- My Autism Guide (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Person-Centred Planning	Paid elements	My Autism Guide, created by Autism Speaks Canada, is a free resource where you can find autism resources and content based on your location, your profession, the populations you work with, the resource type you are interested in and your interests. In order to access the resources, you must create a free account.
Language Guide- Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Person-Centred Planning	Paid elements	This language guide, created by the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance, contains information on guiding language principles, non-preferred language, and resources to help you learn more about preferred language for people with autism.
Autism Canada YouTube Channel (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Person-Centred Planning, Autism	Free	Autism Canadaâs YouTube page is a great place for resources on a variety of different topics relating to Autism. On their channel, they have video recordings from past Au-some conferences, guest speaker videos, podcasts and more.
The Importance of Human Connection for People on the Autism Spectrum (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Autism, Positive Behavioural Support	Free	This page, created by Healthcare Excellence Canada, offers a variety of mental health and resiliency resources for healthcare providers, staff, and leaders.
Adults on the Spectrum (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Autism, Person-Centred Planning,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	The Autism Research Institute has several webinars on the topic of adults on the spectrum. Some topics of interest include: aging and autism, self-management techniques to increase independence, transitions for adolescents and young adults, understanding social development in ASD and many more!
Autism Ontario Webinars (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Positive Behavioural Support	Free	Autism Ontario has several great webinars on a variety of topics. Topics of interest may include reducing and replacing repetitive behaviour, wellness and self-care for autistic adults, sexuality, gender identity, women on the spectrum and many more.
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Positive Behavioural Support	Paid	This webpage, created by the International Self-Care Foundation, describes the 7 pillars of self-care and how to implement self-care into your life.
Behaviour (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Positive Behavioural Support	Free	The National Autistic Society provides information on behaviour. Under each section you can learn what causes certain behaviours to occur and how to manage these behaviours.
Temple Grandin FAQâs about Identity, Applied Behavioural Analysis, and Curing Autism (Resource)	Watch & Listen	Person-Centred Planning,Positive Behavioural Support	Free	Temple Grandin is a successful author, professor and autism advocate. On her website, she offers a frequently asked question page where she writes her position on a variety of different topics relating to autism.
Temple Grandin Featured Articles (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Autism	Free	This course, offered by AWARE-NS, is a half day, in class program designed for health care workers. This course discusses the importance of practicing self-care and provides strategies for implementing self-care in your everyday life.
Autism in Canada- Easy Read (Resource)	Learn	Autism	Free	This document, created by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, is an easy read document discussing autism in Canada. The document focuses on 5 main topics including diversity, social inclusion, diagnosis and supports, economic inclusion and research.Citation:Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. (2022). Autism in Canada (easy read). Retrieved from: https://cahs-acss.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CAHS-Autism-in-Canada-Report-Easy-Read_EN.pdf
A Facilitators Guide to Person Directed Planning (Resource)	Read	Person-Centred Planning	Free	This guide, created by six agencies delivering developmental services in Toronto, discusses guiding principles for person directed planning, how to implement it effectively and resources for service providers to access.Citation: Corbrook, Family Service Toronto, Griffin Centre, JVS Toronto, Montage Support Services & Operation Springboard. (2016). A Facilitatorâs Guide to Person Directed Planning. Retrieved from https://familyservicetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/A_Facilitators_Guide_to_Person_Directed_Planning_6.pdf
Person-Centred Planning: PATH (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This document, created by Hamilton Health Sciences, is a list of mental health apps that can be downloaded to your phone for everyday use.
PATH Training Joeâs PATH (Resource)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This video, created by Inclusion Press, describes what PATH is, how it works and demonstrates an example of PATH being used for a young individual named Joe.
Lesley PATH Video (Resource)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This video, created by Inclusion Press, is an example of the PATH method being used for a young adult named Lesley.
Facilitation for Inclusion: the PATH Demonstration (Resource)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This video, created by Inclusion Press, is a demonstration of PATH being implemented for a group of individuals.
Person-Centred Planning: MAPS (Resource)	Learn	Person-Centred Planning, Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This resource, provided by Inclusion.com, explain what the MAPS method is in person-centred planning and how to use it.
Person-Centred Planning: Circles of Friends/ Support (Resource)	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This resource, provided by Inclusion.com, explains what a circle of friends/support is and how to build and sustain this support throughout life.
Neighbours International: Building a Circle (Resource)	Learn	Person-Centred Planning	Free	This video, created by Neighbours International, provides an example of building a support network for an individual who has a disability.
Positive Behaviour Support Academy: Support Workers Doing Positive Behavioural Support Well (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This article, written by Rebecca Clay, discusses compassion fatigue for psychologists (but the information is applicable to home care workers). In this article, she discusses the signs of compassion fatigue, the importance of self-care and practicing self-compassion and how to help yourself and colleagues.Citation: Clay, R. A. (2020). Are you experiencing compassion fatigue? American Psychological Association. Retrieved from: https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/compassion-fatigue
Person-Centered vs System-Centered Video (Resource)	Read	Person-Centred Planning	Free	In this video, posted by Open Future Learning, Beth Mount explains the difference between person-centred work and system-Centred.
NDP Factsheet: What is a Person Centred Approach (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Home Care, Person-Centred Planning	Free	This factsheet, created by the National Disability Practitioners, discusses the difference between person-centred and service/system-centered, what person-centered thinking is, how to create a one-page profile, how to facilitate a person-centered review and how to ensure you have person-centered outcomes for individuals. The document has additional resources embedded within it.
Low Arousal Online Training (Training)	Tools & Resources	Home Care	Free	Healthcare Excellence Canada provides mental health and resiliency resources to support healthcare providers, staff and leaders.
Low Arousal Key Concepts (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Home Care	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses what mental illnesses are, the different types of mental illness, what resources are available, and how you can support someone with a mental illness.
Managing Behaviours of Concern (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Home Care	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses 10 common myths about mental illness.
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Home Care	Free	This brochure, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association, discusses how mental illnesses impact workers and workplaces, what resources there are available and how to support a co-worker experiencing mental illness.
CyberSecure Canada eLearning Series (Course)	Tools & Resources	Pandemic	Free	Anxiety Canada provides information and resources on anxiety in the workplace, common anxiety disorders in adults, anxiety stories, self-help and the CARD (comfort, ask, relax, distract) system.
Get Cyber Safe Video (Resource)	Tools & Resources	Pandemic	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on stress management for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants). The workshop discusses what stress is, how it impacts us physically, signs of stress and how to manage it through self-care.
Human Resource Fundamentals (Course)	Read	Pandemic	Free	This course, created by SkillsOnlineNS, covers the fundamentals of human resources and will discuss topics such as labour standards, occupational health and safety and human rights. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Creating a Positive Atmosphere (Course)	Read	Ageing	Paid elements	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, focuses on 3 topics relating to leadership. These topics include establishing a positive work environment, establishing an engaged workforce and how organizational learning drives positive change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Creating Lasting Organizational Change (Course)	Read	Ageing	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, focuses on how to create lasting organizational change. The course will address 5 topics which include facilitating sustainable change, making change stick, moving forward with change planning, organizations change so get ready and redefining yourself after organizational change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Improving Your Leadership Skills (Course)	Read	Ageing	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 7 topics which can help you improve your leadership skills. The course will discuss topics such as emotional intelligence, establishing virtual teams, facing virtual team challenges, influencing though positive leadership, motivation, measuring outcomes using KPIs and sharing a vision. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Inspiring and Developing as a Leader (Course)	Read	Ageing	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 3 topics to help you develop as a leader. The course will discuss team creativity, leadership performance and how to lead through inspiration. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Leveraging Techniques (Course)	Read	Ageing	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 5 topics relating to leveraging techniques. The course will discuss goals, leadership development plans, innovative culture, business execution and how to lead your team through change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Leadership Institute for Developmental Services	Read	Emergency Preparedness	Free	The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence is offering two virtual Canadian leadership institutes over the next 2 years for current disability service sector leaders from all Canadian provinces. These programs will focus on topics specific to leaders in the Canadian disability service sector and will provide participants with a host of valuable resources and ongoing support.
How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation	Tools & Resources	Emergency Preparedness	Free	The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a virtual workshop on Mental Health in the Workplace for a fee of $600 plus tax (for up to 25 participants).The workshop will discuss mental health and illness in the workplace and ways to promote mental health in employees.
A Guide to Aging in Place	Tools & Resources	Ageing	Free	This is a good resource for individuals looking for explanations and resources for some the following topics: Finding a Caregiver, Adult Daycare Programs, Food and Meal Preparations Services, and Smart Homes.
Care options, choosing the best plan	Tools & Resources	Emergency Preparedness	Free	The government of Canadaâs resources on: How to support their health care, how to improve their quality of life and how to maintain your own health and well-being.
Home Care and Other Services in Nova Scotia	Learn	Emergency Preparedness	Paid	This section provides information on private home care and other services in Nova Scotia that can offer additional support to you and your care recipient. The lists are broken down by region and organized into specific categories, including: Home Care providers, services, home health equipment and other support services.
Live Well at Home	Read	Ageing	Free	Here listed are a number of loans and grants available for individuals in home care in Nova Scotia can apply for (or their care givers on their behalf).
5 ways to help someone age in place	Learn	Ageing	Paid	This is a brief 5 steps helping guide individuals to aid in home care of someone wishing to age in their home. How to manage older people in home whilst considering the risks and geriatric care is mentioned throughout this article. There is also a rather in-depth open Q&A.
COVID-19 Outbreak and Persons with Disabilities	Learn	Conflict Resolution	Free	The address of the UN on the increased healthcare needs of persons with disabilities and how to assist them in the workplace. This includes Strengthen national legislation and policies on health care in line with the CRPD.
Disability Support Workers: The Forgotten Workforce in COVID-19	Read	Conflict Resolution	Free	These are the results of disability support workers during COVID-19. The results reflect the situation for workers when PPE was just being made available to workers after a marked shortage in March and April. With cases now rising in Victoria, on 17 July PPE became compulsory for DSWs in hot spot areas. The researchers have made recommendations, including updating PPE guidelines, proactively reaching out to DSWs so they can receive the required training, ensuring they have access to pandemic leave and making sure expert health staff can provide back-up if needed.
Remote work made life easier for many people with disabilities. They want the option to stay.	Tools & Resources	Disability rights and ethics	Free	This article includes the benefits of work-from-home for individuals living with disabilities as well as highlights the fact that work-from-home was a better alternative pre-COVID-19. This article also talks about the long-term benefits of work-from-home.
Incredibly Easy Tips for Organizing an Older Adults Home	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	These tips are greatly useful for family caregivers and older adults to have easy access to everything they need in a secure place to live.
Strategies for getting (and staying) organized while caregiving	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	Becoming as organized as possible and making a consistent effort to stay that way can help you relieve caregiver stress and use your time and energy more efficiently. It might seem overwhelming to maintain order in such a hectic situation, but a reasonably small amount of effort applied regularly will prove to be far easier than frantically trying to handle everyday mishaps and larger emergencies.
Healthy Ageing in Canada	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness	Paid elements	Active Aging Canada strives to promote a society where all adult and older adult Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being. These resources should be used by those assisting individuals in active ageing.
Providing Wellness in Older Patients	Learn	Ageing	Paid	Resources for healthcare workers for a number of different scenarios for ageing individuals
How much activity do older adults need?	Read	Ageing	Free	Explanations and examples of activities that can help patients with a reduction in impact from ageing.
Hospital emergency response checklist An all-hazards tool for hospital administrators and emergency managers	Learn	Emergency Preparedness	Free	Hospitals play a critical role in providing communities with essential medical care during all types of disasters. Depending on their scope and nature, disasters can lead to a rapidly increasing service demand that can overwhelm the functional capacity and safety of hospitals and the healthcare system at large. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has developed the Hospital emergency response checklist to assist hospital administrators and emergency managers in responding effectively to the most likely disaster scenarios.
Healthcare Workers: Emergency Preparedness and Response	Read	Emergency Preparedness	Free	Resources released by the CDC for healthcare workers on how to be prepared for the following emergencies:Bioterrorism Agents/DiseasesChemical EmergenciesEbolaEmergency Preparedness and Response ResourcesEmergency Preparedness and Response external iconInfection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in U.S. HospitalsTypes of Emergency external iconNatural Disasters and Severe WeatherRadiation EmergenciesRecent Outbreaks and IncidentsTrauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Planning	Watch & Listen	Emergency Preparedness	Free	Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion.
Workplace Preparedness by the City of Toronto	Learn	Emergency Preparedness	Paid	The Get Emergency Ready at Work preparedness guide addresses the most common emergency situations, including procedures for fire alarms, lockdowns, active attackers, medical emergencies and upon receipt of suspicious packages or threatening communications. While this guide could not possibly address every emergency situation that could occur, it does provide response procedures that can accommodate various situations, such as those listed above.
100% Online Master of Safety Course	Learn	Behavioral Disorders	Paid	The Master of Public Safety is a fully online, part-time professional program for those employed in or seeking employment in the field of public safety. It has purposefully been developed with concentrations that match the four pillars of public safety: national security, border strategies, countering crime and emergency management. – Wlifred Laurier Program Webpage
8 Steps to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace by the Government of Canada	Learn	Behavioral Disorders	Paid	Conflict is a regular part of life. How you handle conflict affects the outcome of your negotiations, your business relationships and your organization’s reputation. Dealing with conflict in constructive ways will help you maintain and enhance business productivity and achieve professional results in a fair, open and transparent manner.
Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, Workshops and Training	Read	Autism,Behavioral Disorders	Free	Training and resources for conflict resolution training, mediation, group facilitation, group conflict interventions, conflict coaching, and customized training.
Informal conflict management system services	Read	Conflict Resolution	Free	ICMS services provide a systemic approach to prevent the escalation of conflict by managing and resolving conflicts in the workplace quickly and constructively. ICMS services are available at the departmental level to help create high-performing workplaces that are respectful, healthy and inclusive by focusing on building collaborative skills that help resolve conflicts early and at the lowest possible level.
Resolving Conflicts between Healthcare Providers	Tools & Resources	Conflict Resolution	Free	This document, created by the Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association, discusses the 12 most important rights to someone who is receiving support.Rights Manual (Resource)
Conflict Management and Prevention	Tools & Resources	Conflict Resolution	Free	Resources, tools, and strategies to help physicians, medical learners and healthcare leaders prevent and address the unfortunate reality of bullying, harassment and other conflicts.
Depression: How to Recover Naturally and Without Medication	Read	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This course focuses on tackling different tools and strategies for recovering from depression. Whilst also uncovering methods from various different therapies.
Empowerment: How to overcome depression and become empowered	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This course focuses on teaching how to adopt a happiness mindset and several other anti-depression techniques.
This way up Depression Program	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This is a 6-lesson program based on the psychological treatment for depression called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It is designed to teach strategies for tackling your symptoms and show you how to work with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours so you can make a positive change in how you feel.
ADHD & Adults An introductory course for adults newly diagnosed with ADHD	Read	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This course includes six lessons to understand ADHD and become familiar with strategies to better manage adult ADHD. Focused on Learners will begin to understand the adult executive function and learn ways to manage deficits and organize mental space. Each module includes a starter kit complete with resources to provide and support and raise awareness.
A Flow Chart of Behavior Management Strategies for Families of Children with Co-Occurring Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Problem Behavior	Tools & Resources	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This research paper provides a flow Chart of Behavior Management Strategies for Families of Children with Co-Occurring Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Problem Behavior. The flow chart depicts a chain of behaviour management strategies taught with explanation, modelling, and role-play with parents
Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace	Read	Autism	Free	This program includes a series of six self-paced, interactive modules including activities and videos. The program is designed for anyone interested in inclusive employment to learn practical strategies on how to support all employees to be successful on the job.
Conduct Disorder Interventions Help	Tools & Resources	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This guide, created by six agencies delivering developmental services in Toronto, discusses guiding principles for person directed planning, how to implement it effectively and resources for service providers to access.Citation: Corbrook, Family Service Toronto, Griffin Centre, JVS Toronto, Montage Support Services & Operation Springboard. (2016). A Facilitatorâs Guide to Person Directed Planning. Retrieved from https://familyservicetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/A_Facilitators_Guide_to_Person_Directed_Planning_6.pdf
Exploring Quality of Life and Aging in Autism	Tools & Resources	Autism	Free	In this video, posted by Open Future Learning, Beth Mount explains the difference between person-centred work and system-Centred.
Navigating College with ADHD	Tools & Resources	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This course, created by SkillsOnlineNS, covers the fundamentals of human resources and will discuss topics such as labour standards, occupational health and safety and human rights. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Answers to Ease the Struggle	Tools & Resources	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, focuses on 3 topics relating to leadership. These topics include establishing a positive work environment, establishing an engaged workforce and how organizational learning drives positive change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Supporting Co-Workers with Autism	Learn	Autism	Free	This document is written by the UDS Foundation providing coworkers with tips for supporting co-workers with autism and giving an explanation into what autism Spectrum Disorder is
Understanding ADHD Strengths and Impairments in the Workplace	Read	Behavioral Disorders	Free	This presentation looks into what the strengths and weaknesses of ADHD in the workplace and how employers can help accommodate employees with ADHD.
Centre for Suicide Prevention Resources (Canada)	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, focuses on how to create lasting organizational change. The course will address 5 topics which include facilitating sustainable change, making change stick, moving forward with change planning, organizations change so get ready and redefining yourself after organizational change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Health Association of NS – IGILITY	Tools & Resources	Human Resources and Leadership	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 7 topics which can help you improve your leadership skills. The course will discuss topics such as emotional intelligence, establishing virtual teams, facing virtual team challenges, influencing though positive leadership, motivation, measuring outcomes using KPIs and sharing a vision. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS)	Tools & Resources	Diversity and Inclusion,Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 3 topics to help you develop as a leader. The course will discuss team creativity, leadership performance and how to lead through inspiration. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Charity Village	Learn	Human Resources and Leadership, Communication	Paid elements	“If youâre looking for practical, high-quality training in the fundamentals, without spending major dollars on course fees and travel, eLearning at CharityVillageÂ® is for you and your team. Each course is packed with solid information and practical resources that you can download and keep on hand for future reference. They are also self-paced, meaning that you can choose to take the course in one sitting, or complete it at your own pace.” – Charityvillage.com
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Paid elements	This course, created by Bluedrop ISM, discusses 5 topics relating to leveraging techniques. The course will discuss goals, leadership development plans, innovative culture, business execution and how to lead your team through change. In order to access the course, you will need to select âThis training is for meâ and you will be instructed to create a free account.
Canadian Patient Safety Institute	Tools & Resources	Safety in the Workplace	Paid elements	The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) has over 10-years of experience in safety leadership and implementing programs to enhance safety in every part of the healthcare continuum. This site has courses and tools and resources.
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health	Tools & Resources	Mental Health and Wellness	Free	Here listed are a number of loans and grants available for individuals in home care in Nova Scotia can apply for (or their care givers on their behalf).
HealthCareCAN	Learn	Mental Health and Wellness, Leadership Training and Development	Paid elements	“CHA Learning is the professional development division of HealthCareCAN, and Canadaâs only national, fully online healthcare learning provider.” – https://chalearning.ca/
Dalhousie University \| Facality of Open Learning and Career Development	Learn	Leadership Training and Development	Paid	“For more than 35 years, theÂ Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development has been providing top-quality solutions for the educational and training needs of our learners. We offer close to 200 courses that can be taken individually or as part of a certificate. We are focused on offering courses that support you in that next step in your career or academic journey. If youâre preparing for entry into a degree program or applying for a new job, we have courses to get you ready.” -dal.ca
Saint Mary’s University	Learn	Leadership Training and Development	Paid	“We offer high-quality, home-grown programmingÂ andÂ we partner with the best, like-minded organizations to expand opportunities for our students. Here, you will get the attention, knowledge and experience you need to make progress in your career. If you are looking for customized, personalized and specialized learning opportunities, youâre in the right place.” – smu.ca
University of New Brunswick	Learn	Leadership Training and Development	Paid	“The UNB College of Extended Learning (CEL) provides a wide selection of specialized programs designed for individuals from any field looking to sharpen their management and leadership skills. Choose from any of their programs to learn relevant and practical skills that you will actually use in your workplace. Their programs are also designed to work around your busy schedule.” – unb.ca
University of Prince Edward Island	Learn	Leadership Training and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Paid	“We offer a wide range of intensive professional development courses and Certificate Programs specifically designed to address the needs of working professionals at all stages of their careers.” – upei.ca
Caregivers Nova Scotia	Tools & Resources	Ageing, Palliative Care, Home Care	Free	These are the results of disability support workers during COVID-19. The results reflect the situation for workers when PPE was just being made available to workers after a marked shortage in March and April. With cases now rising in Victoria, on 17 July PPE became compulsory for DSWs in hot spot areas. The researchers have made recommendations, including updating PPE guidelines, proactively reaching out to DSWs so they can receive the required training, ensuring they have access to pandemic leave and making sure expert health staff can provide back-up if needed.
Open Future Learninng	Learn	Dealing with Difficult Behaviour,Person-Centred Planning,Positive Behavioural Support	Paid	“Open Future Learning is the online learning resource dedicated to the lives of people with developmental disabilities.” – openfuturelearning.org
University of New Brunswick	Learn	Safety in the Workplace, Mental Health and Wellness	Paid	“TheÂ Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL)Â is a self paced, online three-course program that has been designed to equip leaders with the skills and insight needed to identify mental risks and reduce mental harms in the workplace. To be clear, this is not about counselling an at-risk employee, it is about creating an atmosphere where mental health is supported, leading to reduction in lost time, improved productivity, and more.” – unb.ca
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	Explanations and examples of activities that can help patients with a reduction in impact from ageing.
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	Resources released by the CDC for healthcare workers on how to be prepared for the following emergencies:Bioterrorism Agents/DiseasesChemical EmergenciesEbolaEmergency Preparedness and Response ResourcesEmergency Preparedness and Response external iconInfection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in U.S. HospitalsTypes of Emergency external iconNatural Disasters and Severe WeatherRadiation EmergenciesRecent Outbreaks and IncidentsTrauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)	Learn	Palliative Care	Free	SPA-LTC
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	Training and resources for conflict resolution training, mediation, group facilitation, group conflict interventions, conflict coaching, and customized training.
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)	Tools & Resources	Palliative Care	Free	ICMS services provide a systemic approach to prevent the escalation of conflict by managing and resolving conflicts in the workplace quickly and constructively. ICMS services are available at the departmental level to help create high-performing workplaces that are respectful, healthy and inclusive by focusing on building collaborative skills that help resolve conflicts early and at the lowest possible level.
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS)	Learn	Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity	Free	“To accommodate busy schedules and individual learning styles, IONS offersÂ learning opportunities through online, pre-recorded courses accessible at home, on your own schedule.Â ” – ions.ca