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Social wellness

• Health Promotion 101
  This brief provides an overview of Health Promotion programs, workshops and campaigns available to the CAF community as well as a discussion on how Health Promotion services contribute to and supports the overall health and operational readiness of CAF members.
• Stress Management
  Learn about the stress response, gain self-awareness and build on skills and coping strategies related to combating daily stressors.
• Anger Management
  This is an opportunity to reflect on those stressors that trigger anger and to learn skills and coping strategies to positively and effectively deal with those angry moments.
• Communicating Effectively
  Learn a variety of communication tools and skills to effectively deal with conflict and to improve overall communication.
• Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness (4 hour)
  Learn about the concept of mental fitness, the mental health continnum model, and practice mental fitness exercises. There is discussion surrounding the stigma around mental health and recognizing warning signs associated with someone in distress and/or contemplating suicide. There is also an opportunity to learn and practice the ACE suicide prevention/intervention model.
• Mental Fitness, Self Care & Resources
  This brief comes from a module within our 8 hour Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness Supervisor Training workshop. The focus of this brief is on improving and/or maintaining our own mental fitness through self-care and a variety of mental fitness exercises. The resources available to CAF members and their families will also be discussed.
• Sleep Fundamentals
  “Obtaining sufficient quality sleep helps to maintain physical and psychological health, quality of life, and safety. Insufficient sleep has been shown to cause a decrease in military performance.” Request our newest Health Promotion briefing, “Foundations of Healthy Sleep.” In this 45-60 min brief, we walk your unit through the importance of sleep, understanding what happens when we sleep and review strategies on how members can improve the quality and quantity of their sleep for better health and wellness. This brief includes a tactical nap experience. 

Addictions awareness & prevention

• Cannabis Use and Health
  This brief provides an overview of what Cannabis is, how it’s used, and the immediate and long-term effects of cannabis use on an individual’s health. The Low Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines are also discussed for those who choose to use.
• Alcohol, Other Drugs, Gaming & Gambling Awareness
  This brief is a piece from our AODGG Supervisor Training program. It provides an overview of the warning signs and health risks associated with those individuals struggling with addiction and provides helpful tips on how to create an addiction free workplace.
• Substance Use 101
  Learn the reasons why people use alcohol and other drugs; identify the risk factors for substance use problems; discuss the impact of substance use on health, safety and operational readiness of the CAF.
• Alcohol: Staying within the Guidelines
  Learn about the benefits of low-risk drinking and the risks of binge drinking; define resilience and the factors that contribute to it; identify ways to build resilience and identify practical strategies to minmize risks.
• DWI: Driving While Impaired
  Learn about how alcohol and drugs impair driving; articulate the legal, career and human impact of impaired driving; identify harm reduction and prevention stragies as well as apply them.
• Keeping Your Parties Safe
  Learn about and discuss the rationale behind safe party procedures; learn the role of a social event policy and safe mess practices in reducing risks; and learn responsible hosting guidelines in private parties.
• Drug Use 101
  Learn the CAF rules and explain the two main procedural responses towards illegal drug use; learn about the effects of different types of drugs on the body; discuss the risks associated with illegal drugs on one’s health, safety and career; and discuss CAF resources available.
• An Introduction to Gambling
  Discuss different types of gambling; why people gamble; when gambling becomes a problem; learn about the broad impact of problem gambling; tips to gamble responsibly; and discuss CAF resources available.
• Internet Gaming Disorder
  Discuss video gaming, types of gaming and why and who plays; research behind gaming; define Gaming Disorder; explore the continuum of video game playing and warning signs of problem gaming; identify tips to gaming responsibly; and discuss CAF resources avaialble.
• Talking About Alcohol and Other Drugs
  Learn about the individual, interpersonal and societal factors that influence substance use; identify signs of potential problems regarding substance youth and adults; explore prevention strategies for families, partners, friends and co-workers; and discuss resources available to assist CAF members and their families.
• Gender, Military and Substance Use
  Understand the context of women’s drinking in the military; examine the impact of stigma on women and their use of substances; increase awarenss of the different physiological consequences of alcohol on women; discussion of impact of underlyig factors tha lead women to drink; culture of CAF an the impact on women as it relates to addictions.

Nutritional wellness

*All Nutrition briefings align with the CAF Physical Performance BALANCE Strategy

• Nutrition 101
  Learn the basics of nutrition and how to make healthy food choices to maintain and/or improve health.
• Understanding the Nutrition Label
  Learn how to read and compare food labels to make the healthier choice and to be aware of misleading food and nutrition marketing and messaging.
• Nutrition for Physical Activity
  Learn how to fuel and hydrate for improved physical performance in training and sport. This brief would be benficial to those participating in the Iron Warrior and/or Army Run.
• Nutrition for Nijmegen
  Learn how to fuel and hydrate before, during and after the marches, while learning additional nutritional and injury prevention tips to enhance performance.
• Myths and Facts on Diets
  Explore the myths and facts surrounding trending topics and fad diets in the nutrition industry.
• Awareness on Energy Drinks
  Explore the impact that energy drink consumption can have on health and performance.
• Sport Supplements
  Should you supplement your diet with a nutrition or sport supplement? Explore a variety of nutritional supplements to help you decide if supplementation benefits outweigh the risks on health.
• Combat Rations
  Learn about the nutritional quality and benefits of a variety of combat rations for CAF members.
• NEW! Canada’s Food Guide
  Learn about the changes to Canada’s Food Guide and how to incorporate the CFG guidelines into your own eating pattern.

Injury prevention & active living

• Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity – Leadership Brief 

  To create a positive change in the approach to injuries in the CAF leadership support is essential. The purpose of this briefing is to achieve the following: 

  • Create awareness as to why injuries occur 
  • Present strong scientific supported strategies resulting in a significant reduction of CAF injuries 
  • Highlight the important role leadership support plays in implementing those strategies 
  • Create a better awareness and understanding of how to engage Health Promotion, Fitness & Sports and Health Services resources to avoid injuries