Briefings and Presentations

The Health Promotion Department is available to provide briefings/workshops directly to your unit. In general, a minimum of 45 minutes is required to provide an effective briefing environment. We can provide briefings/workshops during Ground Training/PD Days, for specific exercises/deployment preparation, and/or in response to the general interest of personnel.

Request a Briefing

The following briefings/workshops are just some of the options that Health Promotion can provide. We welcome your ideas for briefings/workshops and are open to customization to ensure we fit the needs of your unit/section/group. Please provide specific details of your ideas in the “Comments” section of the Request Form when completing.

General Topics

Social and Mental Wellness

Building Mental Resilience
Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness
Length: 4 hours

This workshop introduces the concept of mental fitness and the Mental Health Continuum Model, along with practical mental fitness exercises. It addresses the stigma surrounding mental health issues, provides guidance on recognizing warning signs of distress or suicidal thoughts, and offers an introduction to the ACE suicide prevention/intervention model.
Stress Management
Anger Management
Communicating Effectively
Reduce the Stigma

Sleep

Leadership's Role in Supporting Sleep Health
Length: 45-60 minutes

This brief explores the impact of sleep on workplace performance, particularly in operational environments. It covers key considerations for leaders during operations, including understanding sleep chronotypes, and how they affect individual performance. Additionally, it provides insights on recognizing sleep-related challenges within teams and strategies to optimize sleep for better operational effectiveness.
his brief debunks common sleep myths in a quick and engaging format, offering valuable insights and knowledge in a short timeframe.
Sleep and Shiftwork
Sleep Challenges and Strategies for Special Populations
Length: 45-60 minutes

This brief focuses on the unique sleep challenges faced by special populations, including women, parents, veterans, individuals with injuries or chronic pain, racialized groups, athletes, students, and sexual and gender minorities. It explores the specific factors that impact sleep in these groups and provides tailored strategies to improve sleep quality and overall well-being.
Sleep for Performance in Deployment Operations
Length: 45-60 minutes

This brief examines the critical role of sleep in performance during deployment and operational environments. It covers how sleep affects individual and team effectiveness, key considerations for leaders managing sleep during operations, and the importance of understanding sleep chronotypes to optimize rest and performance. Strategies for supporting sleep health in high-demand settings will also be discussed.
Sleep Fundamentals
Length: 45-60 minutes

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining physical and psychological health, quality of life, and safety. Insufficient sleep can negatively impact military performance. This brief will guide personnel through the importance of sleep, explain what happens during sleep, and review strategies to improve both the quality and quantity of sleep for better health and wellness.
Sleep Myths and Facts

Addictions Awareness and Prevention

Alcohol: Staying Within the Guidelines
Cannabis Use and Health
Escape the Vape
Keeping Your Parties Safe:
Preventing Problematic Gambling
Preventing Problematic Internet and Video Gaming
Length: 30-45 minutes

This brief covers video gaming, including the different types of games, why people play, and who plays them. It reviews research on gaming, defines Gaming Disorder, and explores the spectrum of video game playing along with warning signs of problematic gaming. Participants will learn tips for gaming responsibly and gain information on resources available for support.
Stigma and Substance Use
Substance Use 101
Talking About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Length: 45-60 minutes

This brief explores the individual, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence substance use. It covers how to identify signs of potential substance use problems, discusses prevention strategies for families, partners, friends, and co-workers, and provides information on resources available to assist personnel and their families.
Understanding Drug Use and its Impact

Family Violence

Nutritional Wellness

Injury Prevention and Active Living

Leadership's Role in Injury Prevention
Length: 1 hour

This briefing aims to foster a positive change in the CAF’s approach to injuries by emphasizing the critical role of leadership support. The objectives of this session are to:
• Raise awareness of the causes of injuries within the CAF
• Present evidence-informed strategies that can significantly reduce injuries
• Highlight the crucial role leadership plays in implementing these strategies, and
• Enhance understanding of how to engage Health Promotion, Fitness and Sports, and Health Services resources to minimize injuries.
Living Actively
Summer Safety