RESILIENT MINDS™ An effective, sustainable approach to psychological health training

Resilient Minds™ is an evidence-based, peer-led psychological health awareness training program designed by fire fighters for fire fighters.

This cost-effective approach involves completion of a train-the-trainer workshop to become certified as a Peer Instructor. This Peer Instructor can then conduct countless peer-led trainings for the rest of your staff for no additional licensing fee. The only additional cost is the purchase of participant workbooks.

BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY TO SUPPORT YOUR FIRE FIGHTERS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

One Resilient Minds Peer Instructor participates in the Resilient Minds train-the-trainer workshop

UP TO 24 fire fighters

trained

UP TO 24 fire fighters

trained

UP TO 24 fire fighters

trained

UP TO 24 fire fighters

trained

UNLIMITED TRAINING SESSIONS (no licensing fee)

Interested in bringing the Resilient Minds™ course to your fire department?For more information, please contact:

resilientminds.cmha.ca

RESILIENT MINDS™ An effective, sustainable approach to psychological health training

HOW IS RESILIENT MINDS DIFFERENT?

Peer-ledThis program was designed by and is delivered by fire fighters for fire fighters.

Evidence-basedIts effectiveness has been thoroughly researched. Post-training data suggests sustainable and lasting positive changes for fire fighters.

Addresses resiliency from multiple angles

• Self-awareness: Recognize the effects of psychological stressors and trauma, and learn personal tools to manage stress and increase resilience

• Peer support: Learn how to start conversations to support peers, and how to contribute to a psychologically healthy environment in the workplace

• Skills for responding to citizens: Apply communications skills and de-escalation techniques that will inform how to respond promptly, safely and appropriately to distressed citizens

Trauma-informedPractices that equip fire fighters to promote safety,empowerment and healing within communities.

Highly interactiveWhether delivered virtually or in person, Resilient Minds™ includes over 50 different group activities. Practice makes perfect!

Flexible delivery To better fit fire fighters’ schedules, Resilient Minds™ can be delivered in one full day (eight hours), two half days (four hours each), or four short sessions (two hours each). Delivery is in-person or virtual.

Practical tips and takeaways All course participants receive an interactiveworkbook which includes:

• Refreshers of key course concepts (the 4R Action Toolkit™, communication techniques with peers, de-escalation responses)

• Worksheets and self-assessments

• Robust resources customized for fire fighters (including a healthy nutrition guide, sleep habits, tips for decreasing mental health stigma, and more)

Interested in bringing the Resilient Minds™ course to your fire department?For more information, please contact:

resilientminds.cmha.ca