Counselling

Mental health

• Mental Health Help Line – 1-877-303-2642
• SOS 24/7 Crisis Line – 780-743-4357

Violence and sexual assault

All members of the College community have the right to learn, work, teach, and live in an environment where they are free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and violence.  Keyano College is dedicated to investigating complaints that impact the rights of all individuals and will hold accountable individuals who contravene our Sexual Violence Policy or other relevant policies.

• Victim Services – 780-788-4250
• Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 780-791-6708
• Family Violence Crisis Line – 780-743-1190
• SOS 24/7 Crisis Line – 780-743-4357

Community resources

• 211 Alberta (confidential access to all community resources) – Dial 211

NEDIC is the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, and is a free resource to help students who are living with and affected by eating disorders. This is a free Canadian toll-fee helpline, and can be accessed via phone or instant chat service. 

When teaching mindfulness workshops and speaking with students, this is something I often hear. The hecticness of life makes it hard to slow down and build a meditation practice.

Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment without judging it. The practice helps us reduce stress, regulate thinking and emotions, boost working memory and focus, and improve our relationship satisfaction.

While social distancing measures create many different challenges for us, perhaps we can use this as an opportunity to relate with the present moment differently.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn about the foundational attitudes of mindfulness
• Practice guided meditations
• Engage in online discussion

This workshop is open to current students, staff, and faculty.

Workshops will be every Wednesday from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., beginning on September 9, 2020.

Why mindfulness? Mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, increase performance, and help us regulate our emotions.

Join your peers in this 5-week course on mindfulness. In this course you will learn about different ways in which we can practice and incorporate mindfulness in our everyday life through common teaching’s, guided meditation, debriefing your experiences, and sharing with others.

This group is open to current Keyano students only. Students are encouraged to attend all five sessions.

Group sessions will begin on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at 12 p.m. -1 p.m., and will run every Tuesday for five weeks.

Is your daily stress feeling overwhelming?

Learn strategies to develop a stress mindset and explore healthy coping skills in this 50-minute workshop.

This will be offered to all students, staff, and faculty. All sessions will be offered through zoom and each session will be the same.

What does mental health mean to you? Join us as we delve into the complexities of mental well-being in our debut episode, "Navigating the Mental Health Continuum." This episode offers insights into the definition of mental health and its crucial role in our ability to handle daily stresses, remain productive at work, and make meaningful contributions to our communities. We also explore the Mental Health Continuum, a tool that helps us understand the range of mental health experiences from healthy to ill. Subscribe to our channel for more insightful episodes.

In this episode, we explore the importance of a wellness plan for college students, focusing on balancing responsibilities, physical and mental health, and academic performance. Learn five key strategies to enhance your well-being, including defining your well-being, establishing healthy sleep habits, identifying college resources, regular evaluation, and having a backup plan.

Welcome to "Let's Talk Wellness with Dr. Jane Barter." In this important episode, "Suicide Prevention," Dr. Barter discusses recognizing the signs of suicidal thoughts and actions and provides valuable tips on how to help someone in need.

Episode Highlights:

Identifying indirect, direct, situational, and behavioural clues. How to ask the right questions and offer support. Providing hope and getting others involved. Steps for making referrals and getting help. Important

Resources:

Immediate danger: Call 911.

Keyano students: Visit wellness services in room CC 260, email wellness.services@keyano.ca, or make an appointment with a mental health coordinator.

Keyano staff: Contact the employee assistance program or speak to a mental health coordinator. Fort McMurray Mental Health Clinic is located at 339 Powder Drive and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Canada-wide suicide prevention helpline: 988 Kids Help Phone: Text 686868

Immediate help for Indigenous peoples: Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca

Take a deep breath and remember, you matter. If you or someone you know is struggling, please ask for help. Subscribe to our channel for more episodes of "Let's Talk Wellness with Dr. Jane Barter" and join us in promoting mental health awareness and support.

In "Twisted Truths: Unraveling Distorted Thinking," the third episode of "Let's Talk Wellness with Doctor Jane," Dr. Jane Barter explores how distorted thinking patterns affect our mental health.

She discusses:

1 - Types of Cognitive Distortions: Including all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and catastrophizing.

2 - Practical Solutions: Techniques like cognitive restructuring and mindfulness help reframe these negative thoughts.

3 - Real-World Examples: How these methods can be applied to improve mental well-being in everyday life.

Dr. Jane provides clear explanations and actionable advice to help viewers recognize and correct their distorted thinking.