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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COLLEGE
formerly CAMH Recovery College
Where lived experience offers transformative opportunities to learn, build skills and grow.
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What is the Collaborative Learning College?

The Collaborative Learning College is a recovery college that offers nonclinical-based education and training programs offered to people who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges, and who feel ready to set goals, gain skills and make social connections as part of their personal journey. In keeping with internationally adopted approach to recovery-oriented education, the courses offered at the Collaborative Learning College are:

co-created and co-led by people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges and/or social services use
offered free of charge
adaptable to local needs and resources
open to people who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges and/or social services use, their family members, friends and health care providers, when appropriate.

Please note: All class are currently running virtually until further notice. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

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December Town Hall

Have your voice heard and help guide the future of the Collaborative Learning College. Join us for our monthly town hall where we will share updates about what is happening with the college and hear from you about what you want to see in the future. Bring your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.

Date: Wednesday December 14 2022
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Lunch Time Peer Support for November

Health Out Loud and the CAMH Collaborative Learning College are excited to bring you our monthly Peer Support drop-in group. Join us for a one-hour, interactive and informal group for those looking to connect with others in a supportive space. Bring your lunch, your worries, your support, and your experience.

Date: Every Tuesday in November
Time: Noon to 1pm
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Lunch Time Peer Support for December

Date: Every Tuesday in December
Time: Noon to 1pm
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Mindfulness Drop-In Group-November

Join us on Tuesdays for multiple guided meditations, a practice discussion and 20 minutes of mindfulness practice. Participants are invited to share wisdom from their own practice, and each week we'll examine a topic in the study of mindfulness to explore in more depth. This is a drop in session and no prior experience is required.

Date: Every Tuesday in November
Time: 1pm-2pm
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Writing Your Lived Experience

This course, hosted by Inkwell Workshops, will focus on creative techniques for the true stories of writers who are disabled and have lived experience of mental health. By looking at published examples of memoir and essays, participants will develop their voices and the writing tools at their disposal in a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment. Each week, there will be time for writing, sharing, and discussion about the particular challenges of memoir writing. We will also explore the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices when delving into personal material. This course is hosted by InkWell Workshops and is open to all people, regardless of previous writing experience.

Date: Tuesdays |November 1st- December 6th 2022
Time: 2:30pm-4pm EST
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Music Appreciation Group

This group, hosted by Mobile Arts Programming Association, is open to anyone who listens to music. Each week, we check in with each participant to find out what music they are into. After listening to some examples, we will discuss what we liked, disliked and everything in between. Whether it’s a new release or something you’ve listened to for a lifetime, this group provides a platform for discussion about all things music. Additionally, there is an option to explore music creation using a web-based program. No experience is required as this will be guided by the group facilitators.

Date: Wednesdays |November 2nd- December 21st 2022
Time: 1pm-2pm EST
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Stand Up Comedy for Mental Health

A collaborative and supportive comedy course that will help participants reframe their lived experience of mental health and addiction through the lens of humour. Participants of this course will learn about joke structure, comedic ethics when talking about lived experience and be supported to develop their comedic style over the 6 weeks.

Date: Wednesdays |November 2nd- December 7th 2022
Time: 2pm-4pm EST
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Coping with Stress

In this four part series, we will explore the affects of stress on the mind and body, while identifying and practicing coping strategies.

Date: Mondays | November 7th- 28th 2022
Time: 1pm-3pm EST
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Exploring Our Relationship with Food: Holiday Edition

Explore how your relationship with food may change during the holidays and learn positive strategies to maintain a healthy and happy relationship with food before, during, and after holiday gatherings, festivals, large meals, and holiday occasions.

Date: Monday November 28th, December 5th and 12th 2022
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
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Navigating Holiday Gatherings

The holidays bring different joys and stressors to everyone. As each of us face different responsibilities, we’ll be exploring different challenges to make the most of your holiday pressures, whether it be group functions, family dynamics, work parties, or otherwise.

Date: Thursday December 1st 2022
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
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Dealing with Loneliness

Loneliness can be pervasive and difficult to navigate. Join us for this 2 session course as we explore the impacts our surroundings and others can have on our emotions and how to take back control using our own personal resources.

Date: Thursday December 8th and 15th 2022
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
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Introduction to Self-Care

We all have heard that self-care is important for everyone, but it can be difficult to understand and take part in. Join us as we explore physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs and how to actively take part and create your own self-care practices.

Date: Thursday December 22nd 2022
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
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Braving the Elements: Creative Writing Essentials

In collaboration with Inkwell Workshops, this course will invite participants to explore creative writing and storytelling techniques in a safe and supportive environment. Each week, we will look at one or more of the building blocks of storytelling (setting, character, plot, scene, point of view, the use of figurative language) and apply these elements to a variety of creative writing forms such as fiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting and screenwriting. Through a series of exercises and examples, participants will be encouraged to build a mindful writing practice, develop their own voice, and be an active part of a creative community. While you are welcome to focus on a particular form through the entire course, you will have an opportunity to explore all forms.

Date: Tuesdays | January 10th - February 14th 2023
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
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Introduction to Novel Writing Story Structure

In collaboration with Inkwell Workshops, this course offers an introduction to story structure for writers looking to pursue traditional publishing. The focus of the course is learning how to successfully plot a full-length novel in any genre or age category. Participants will learn the basics of story pacing using the Save The Cat and Three-Act methods. The majority of the course will focus on the fifteen beats of the Save The Cat method, detailing the purpose of each beat as well as examples. Participants will have the opportunity to start to develop a new story outline or work on existing outlines. During sessions, participants will have time brainstorm as a group for their individual projects and plotting templates will be provided.

Date: Wednesdays | January 11th - February 15th 2023
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
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Boundary Setting

In this 3-session course, we will be exploring what boundaries are, identifying what we need, and finding out how to set healthy boundaries. We will also discuss options for how to respond when someone isn’t respecting out boundaries and how to rebuild them.

Date: Thursdays | January 12th - January 26th 2023
Time: 10am-11:30am
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Financial Literacy for Youth

This course aims to make the topic of finances less intimidating. Join us as we unpack all of the jargon and acronyms, while answering your questions on topics such as taxes, bank accounts, budgeting and investments, so that you can make informed decisions about your finances.

Date: Tuesdays | January 31st - March 28th 2023
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
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CLC Information Session

This introduction session is open to service providers, family members and community members- anyone who wishes to learn more about the Collaborative Learning College.

Date: Thursday January 19th 2023
Time: 2pm-3pm
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ExperieNCe: Working in Groups - Self-directed

In collaboration with CAMH and Niagara college, this course will discuss topics related to working with others and aims to build personal and professional skills through shared experiences and reflection. Concepts such as group dynamics, conflict management, decision making and building successful working relationships with others is at the center of discussion.
Through this partnership, you will be eligible for a credit at Niagara College in the Child and Youth Care or Educational Assistant Special Needs Support Program by completing this course, free of charge
If you are interested in attending college, this pathway has many advantages. You will not only receive a credit, we will also support you along the way to assist you in getting to Niagara College and supporting you while you are there

This course is self-directed. You can take it at your own pace. Click "VIEW COURSE" for more details
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