May 2022
Mental Health & Wellness
Upcoming EVENTs
spotlight on mental health & wellness video series
SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hear from professionals at Summit Sports and Health about careers as they discuss their career journeys in the Mental Health & Wellness sector.
Featuring:
- Chiropractor
- Medical Acupuncturist
- Psychologist
- Attainment Specialist
- Registered Dietician
SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hear from local professionals as they discuss their career journeys in the Mental Health & Wellness sector.
Featuring:
- Physio Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Massage Therapist
POST-SECONDARY SERIES
Each segment focuses on a post-secondary program and gives you information on the school, student life, and post-graduation job prospects.
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PROGRAM
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
YOUTH CARE WORKER PROGRAM
Past Event Recordings
Virtual Spotlight On Wellness Careers
Hear from representatives and current students from the University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Therapeutic Recreation Program, sharing their post-secondary experiences.
Featuring:
- Joel Lanovaz, University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology
- Keeran Wagner, University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology
- Nic Hallgrimson, University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology
- Leah Halyk, University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology
- Anne Robins, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation Therapy Program
- Sydney Weeks, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation Therapy Program
- Donilee Doidge, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation Therapy Program
Occupational & Physical Therapy Career Pathways Panel
Hear from representatives from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, industry professionals, and current students sharing their education and career journeys.
Featuring:
- Thomas Skulski, SHA
- Joann Nilson, Physical Therapist
- Anissa Van Dusen, Physical Therapist
- Lara Oberg, Occupational Therapist
- Nicole Loucks, Physical Therapist
- Danielle Drury, Physical Therapy Student
Mind Your Money: An Introduction to the Psychology of Spending
Increasing your financial literacy skills can have a positive impact on mental health.
Hear from the Credit Counselling Society about how marketing strategies impact our spending choices and what consumers can do to make wise spending choices.
Spotlight on Mental Health & Addictions
Hear from the Saskatchewan Health Authority about careers in Mental Health and Addictions.
Participants also learn strategies to promote positive mental health for teens.
Partners
Still Have Questions about Your Future?
Additional Resources
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Post-Secondary Programs
SaskPolytechnic Addictions Counselling – It takes emotional maturity, good people skills and a strong sense of self to become an addictions counsellor. If you’re interested, the Addictions Counselling program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will provide the training you need. The program is also the first in Canada to integrate mental health, addictions and First Nations philosophy.
U of R Faculty of Social Work Brief Introduction – What is social work? Why should I choose social work? A introduction from the Faculty of Social Work program.
Exploring Social Work – A video from the Faculty of Social Work through the University of Regina.
