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The Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick Inc. offers the following free programs across the province. All programs are available to New Brunswickers living with mental illness, their families, and caregivers. The generous support received from donors and community contributions makes these programs possible.
PROGRAM 1
Family Recovery Journey
Family Recovery Journey is a national program of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. This course is designed for adult family members or friends of persons living with early psychosis. It is not intended to be taken by individuals who themselves live with psychosis, although individuals who are well along on their recovery journey may attend and find it useful, especially if they are also a parent or sibling of a person living with psychosis.
Session Topics:
Session 1: Introduction and Overview of Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Session 2: Living with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Session 3: Managing Crises
Session 4: Lived Experience and Recovery
Session 5: Building Strengths and Going Forward
PROGRAM 2
Your Recovery Journey
Your Recovery Journey is intended to serve the needs of all people who have had experience with mental illness, regardless of their diagnosis or the stage they are at in their recovery. There are significant differences in the symptoms, course of illness, and treatment of different mental illnesses, but the recovery journey cuts across all of these.
Session Topics:
Session 1: What is Recovery?
Session 2: Quality of Life
Session 3: Self-Management
Session 4: Medication as a Tool for Recovery
Session 5: Moving Forward: Personal Action Planning
PROGRAM 3
Your Mental Wellness Journey
Your Mental Wellness Journey was developed to address some of the very complex mental health needs of youth. Although the course is designed for ages 12 to 17, anyone can benefit from the material. The program aims to equip youth with the tools required to develop positive coping mechanisms, obtain a higher sense of self-esteem, and achieve stress management and mitigation skills.
Session Topics:
Session 1: Defining Mental Wellness
Session 2: Coping with Triggers
Session 3: Stress Management
Session 4: Mental Illness
Session 5: Self-Esteem
PROGRAM 4
Your Personal Recovery Journey
Your Personal Recovery Journey is a recovery-focused program that helps individuals explore their personal path to recovery and wellness. Based on the CHIME framework, the program focuses on Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. Through education, self-reflection, and group discussion, participants build on their strengths, develop coping strategies, and gain tools to support a meaningful and fulfilling life.
PROGRAM 5
ACHIEVES Employment Skills
The ACHIEVES Employment Skills program was developed in 2004 as an extension to the Community Academic Service Program (CASP) and has become an essential bridge to employment, independence, and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to provide support and training in the participant's journey to finding meaningful employment and achieving self-sufficiency. ACHIEVES is a FREE program that assists participants who are recovering from addiction, a life event, or mental illness and are ready to enter or re-enter the workforce to obtain the skills necessary to succeed. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the transition-to-work training program. ACHIEVES won the Program of Excellence Award, granted by the Schizophrenia Society of Canada, in 2011.
The Employment Skills Program Can Help You: Expand employment skills, Build essential skills, Explore career choices, Discover the volunteer sector, Investigate future opportunities, Develop computer skills
Program Topics Include: Transferable Skills, Cover Letters, Resumes, Job Search Techniques, Career Exploration, Preparing for the Interview, Networking, Goal Setting, First Impressions, Stress Management, Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, RED Theory, Benefits of Volunteering, Links to Community Resources, Mock Interviews, Guest Speakers, Referral Services, Skills Enhancement, Job Maintenance, and more.
Contact office to see when classes will be conducted in your area, or to set up one-to-one sessions. Employment Skills Facilitator: (506) 502-2832
PROGRAM 6
J. Dean McAllister Bursary
The J. Dean McAllister Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a high school graduate pursuing a career in the social sciences. Applications are accepted each spring.