As we bid farewell to Wellness Together Canada (WTC), a groundbreaking initiative in virtual mental health and substance use health support, it’s essential to reflect on the impact it has had on millions of people in Canada and care systems…
We’re excited to share insights from the International Single-Session Therapies (SST) symposium in Rome, Italy (November 10-12, 2023). Gathering participants from across the world, this symposium served as a unique and engaging setting for mental health professionals worldwide, with SST…
Government commitment, combined with the implementation of a flexible, person-centric model of care, led to quick, flexible access to support for the wellbeing of people living in the Northwest Territories (NWT). In an exciting stride toward increasing access to flexible,…
The Government of New Brunswick has embarked on a transformative journey to enhance its mental health services through the implementation of Stepped Care 2.0 (SC2.0 ©) . Recognizing the pressing need for more accessible and timely mental health services, New…
By: Dana Warren, MSW, RSW noun: approach ; plural noun: approaches 1. a way of dealing with something. “we need a whole new approach to the job” A lot has been written about Single Session Therapy or One-at-a-Time Counselling. Over…
Although Single Session Therapy (SST), sometimes called One-at-a-Time (OAAT) Therapy, has been around for a while, it has steadily gained attention among providers and mental health service delivery systems. SST is a method that providers can learn and embrace to…
Stepped Care Solutions (SCS) principles are grounded in diversity and social justice initiatives connected to communities and groups that often face mental health stigma. With this in mind, our Board of Directors considered a title for Dr. AnnMarie Churchill as…
It’s been about four years since I first shared my mental health story, and what a journey that has been. I’m able to give myself compassion in regard to my diagnosis, but the struggle of daily life still impacts me…
We are wired for connection, yet many of us are living in an increasingly individualistic and isolated society. Isolation has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic where we found ourselves needing to disconnect as a matter of survival. As…
One early Saturday morning in November, I received a text message from my former neighbourhood basketball coach that read “Malcolm was shot and killed last night”. My heart sank to the pit of my stomach. Malcolm and I became friends…
