The Healthy Relationships Campaign runs from October 19 to 30 2026

Supporting Each Other: Everyday Bystander Action is a free evening workshop for CAF members and their families at the Uplands Military Community Centre.
 

• Audience: CAF members and their family members only.
• Date: September 15, 2026
• Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (childcare drop-off beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
• Location: Uplands Military Community Centre, 330 Croil Private

Participants will learn how to recognize harmful or concerning behaviours and safely respond in ways that promote safety, respect, and community well-being. Topics include:
 

• The importance and impact of bystander action
• Common barriers and motivations to intervening
• The 5 Ds of Bystander Intervention
• Real-life scenarios, discussion, and available resources

The workshop includes complimentary dinner and childcare (for children aged 4 to 12). Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

Please note: The session includes discussions and examples related to family violence and racism, which some participants may find sensitive. 

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The Healthy Relationships Campaign kiosk at the “World Menopause Day - Pink Tea event” event brings together members of the Defence Team to raise awareness about women's health and well-being, while contributing to the advancement of gender equality in Canada.
 

• Audience: CAF members, DND employees, and family members.
• Date: October 19, 2026
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Location: NDHQ (Carling), 60 Moodie Drive, Building 3 Cafeteria

The event will feature the popular pink tea format, guest speakers, networking opportunities, a national livestream, and an information kiosk led by PSP Health Promotion. 

Event highlights:
 

• Theme: Empowering Women Through Health & Knowledge
• Learn about programs, services, and workplace supports that promote women's health and wellness
• Explore resources related to menopause and midlife well-being
• Connect with exhibitors and subject matter experts
• Attend presentations and participate in networking opportunities

Reflect-Reframe-Respond: Managing Angry Moments is an evening workshop for CAF members and their families designed to help participants better understand anger, recognize personal triggers, and learn practical strategies for responding without escalation.
 

• Audience: CAF members and their family members (18+).
• Date: October 20, 2026
• Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (childcare drop-off beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
• Location: Uplands Military Community Centre, 330 Croil Private

Join PSP Health Promotion and Recreation for an engaging skill-building session and enjoy a night out or some well-deserved "me-time" with complimentary dinner and childcare. 

Workshop highlights:

• Understand where anger comes from and why certain situations trigger strong reactions
• Learn practical tools to manage frustration and prevent escalation
• Build communication skills that support healthier relationships
• Explore strategies to navigate challenging situations with confidence

Interactive childcare activities will be provided by the PSP Recreation team for children ages 4 to 12. 

Please note: Dinner is provided for adults and children. Registration is required and spaces are limited. 

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Big Feelings, Strong Families: Emotion Coaching for Military Parents is a virtual Lunch and Learn designed to help military parents support their children's big emotions while strengthening family connections.
 

• Audience: CAF members and their family members
• Date: October 22, 2026
• Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Virtual

Join us for an interactive session focused on practical parenting strategies for managing challenging emotions in children and youth. Military life can bring unique stressors, and this workshop offers tools to help families navigate both everyday parenting challenges and military-related transitions. 

Workshop highlights:

• Recognize your own stress responses during difficult parenting moments
• Identify situations where you would like to respond differently
• Learn a simple three-step Emotion Coaching approach
• Build your child's emotional resilience while strengthening your connection
• Explore real-life scenarios relevant to military families

Please note: This session will be delivered in English, with real-time translation available. 

Speaker: Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker, therapist, and workshop facilitator with over 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. 

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The Hold Me Tight Program is an online self -paced interactive program designed for couples to complete at a time that is convenient for them. The program is divided into 8 sections. The online version allows couples to access the content of the program from their own homes and work through the content at their own pace. The time constraints to complete a section would be 60-90 minutes during a sitting. This program utilizes an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy modality. The purpose of this program is to help couples to step out of the conflict and emotional disconnection to help shape and secure a loving connection.  

• For: Military Couples within the NCR who want to strengthen and support their relationship   
• What: A self-directed virtual program that couples can complete together, or on their own time in the privacy of their own home.  The program is offered free of charge to military members.
• Time: The program is divided into 8 episodes/modules and the time constraints to complete an episode would be 60-90 minutes during a sitting.  
• How: If interested in participating in this virtual program please reach out by email to mfsncr-mentalhealth@cfmws.com 

Learn more about the program

An overview of family violence, as well as leadership’s related roles and responsibilities. The presentation also covers relevant resources within and outside of the CAF to support military members and their families.  

Next scheduled briefings: 

• November 5 :
  • 11:00 - 12:00 English
  • 13:30 - 14:30 French

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Presentation also availabe on demand. For more information and to request this presentation, please contact your Family Violence Advisory Team at marshall.kendra@cfmws.com or jody.sullivan@forces.gc.ca.