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Unit Briefings

Health Promotion offers several health and wellness themed briefings that bring our team to your team.

Health Promotion Briefings

Briefings can be booked at any time of the year, as part of a PD day, as an Annual Briefing, or at the request of units in response to the general interest of their members.

Not located in Edmonton, Health Promotion can deliver our briefings virtually. 

Current Briefings 

HEALTH PROMOTION GENERAL

Title

Description

Length

HP Orientation

Learn what Health Promotion offers and how our services can support the member’s health and well-being.

30 min

HP Annual Brf

Annual Health Promotion briefing provides an overview of our services and explores how Stress Management, Addictions Free Living, and Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness support total wellness, resilience, and readiness.

30 min

ADDICTIONS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Title

Description

Length

Addiction Free Living Awareness 

Covers the basics surrounding substance use and touches on related policies.

30 min - 1 hr

Supervisors Aide Memoire

Get a better understanding of the process outlined in the Aide Memoire and how to intervene in cases of deteriorating performance due to substance misuse. 

30 min – 1 hr

INJURY PREVENTION AND ACTIVE LIVING

Title

Description

Length

TBA

 

 

NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS

Title

Description

Length

Essential Nutrition

Modules can be provided as standalone sessions or as a one-day workshop.

  • Nutrition Fundamentals
  • Label Reading
  • Meal Planning
  • Stretching your Food Dollar

1 hr per module

Nutrition for Performance

Understand the importance of timing and choices when it comes to maximizing performance through nutrition. 

1 hour

Fueling for Sports Performance for CAF Sports

Learn how to properly fuel your body to maximize performance, speed up recovery, and maintain the energy and resilience needed to consistently bring your A-game to your sport. 

40 minutes

Top Fuel for Top Performance: Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle

Build a solid understanding of the foundations of healthy everyday eating and discover how to apply these principles to fuel an active lifestyle. Learn practical strategies for nutrition and explore safe, informed use of supplements to support your health and performance.

3 hours

The Buzz on Energy Drinks

Overview of what energy drinks are, why they are used and their impact on health.

 

SOCIAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS

Title

Description

Length

Stress Series 

Modules can be booked as standalone sessions. 

  • Introduction to Stress 
  • Understanding Stressors – What can you Control? 
  • Stress and the Military 
  • Time Management 
  • Communication and Boundaries 
  • Lifestyle and Stress 
  • Relaxation & Stress Relief 
  • Resilience and Other Strategies to Manage Stress 
  • Self-Care: Taking Care of You! 

1 hour per module

Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness

Content from the Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness course is covered. Certificates and codes are not provided.

1 hour


Managing Everyday Anger

Gain a better understanding of what anger is, how the anger process works, and why it happens. Learn practical strategies to manage anger effectively and respond in healthier, more appropriate ways.

1 hour

Miscellaneous 

Title

Description

Length

CAIPS Series

Can be provided as standalone sessions or as a 3-hr workshop:

  • Performance Nutrition
  • Sleep
  • Injury Reduction and Active Living

1 hour per session

Reconditioning Series

These are standalone sessions intended for members participating in the reconditioning program or PNP3.

  • Sleep Fundamentals
  • Active Living
  • Coping Strategies
  • PNP3 Self-Care 

Each session is 1 hour

Resilience Readiness Series 

Series that delves into topics surrounding resilience. Provided as standalone sessions.

  • How can you grow your GRIT?
  • Mental Fortitude and the Role of Rest
  • Building a Strong Body to Support Mental Strength
  • Building a strong mind to improve physical health

Each session is 30 minutes




Book Your Unit Briefings

 To request a briefing(s) for your unit please email Healthpromotionedmonton@cfmws.com or call 780-973-4011 ext 6146.

FVAT Briefings

For all incoming commanders, within 90 days of taking on your new role, it is encouraged that you participate in the Family Violence Briefing of Leaders. 

To inquire about the next FVAT briefing please contact our office.