Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 10th National CHNC Conference in St. John’s, NL This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. Plan to attend and share your knowledge! Registration opens end of...

Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 11th National CHNC Conference in St. John’s, NL, May 30 – June 1, 2016. The theme is Blueprint for Action: Making Connections. This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy...

  Guaranteed annual income (also called basic income guarantee) is experiencing a resurgence as a public policy approach to improving economic and social wellbeing. Analysis of data from the MINCOME study, in which Manitoba residents (in Dauphin and some parts of Winnipeg) were guaranteed an annual income, has been very influential for policy makers considering...

Depression – Practical Intervention Strategies This workshop reviews a variety of effective strategies that can be used to help an individual who is struggling with depression.   Some of the topics covered: Stigma and Depression Understanding Help-Rejecting Behaviour Concepts and Strategies for Intervention Distress Tolerance and Positive Forecasting Working with Shame and Depression   For...

Walking Through Grief – Helping Others Deal with Loss This workshop is designed to give helpers an increased awareness of the dynamics of grief and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving. Some of the topics covered: Types of Grief and Loss The Myth of “Normal Grief” Understanding the Complexities...

Mindfulness Counselling Strategies – Activating Compassion and Regulation This workshop is designed to teach participants how to facilitate mindfulness-based strategies in their counselling work. Some of the topics covered: The Benefits of Mindfulness Cultivating Body Awareness Incorporating Movement with Clients Integrating Mindful Awareness and Movement Practicing Attunement and Co-Regulation For more information Visit our website:...