Workshop Participant

Focused support for the day-to-day challenges of farm life

Growth Workshops are short, focused sessions that bring mental health education to the agricultural community.

Designed to fit busy schedules, each session lasts an hour or less and offers practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Grounded in the realities of farming life, these workshops foster learning, self-care and connection.

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“The Growth Workshop felt like it was truly built for agriculture, by people who understand the realities we live every day. It created a space for honest conversation, reflection, and learning without judgement. What stood out most was how practical it was. The tools were simple, realistic, and easy to use right away. It was a reminder that caring for our mental well-being is just as important as caring for the farm, and that support doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.”

— Ontario Dairy Farmer
Workshop Participant
30-Minute Session:

An Introduction to Mental Health in Agriculture

 This session provides an overview of mental health and wellness specific to the agricultural sector. Participants will learn about the dimensions of wellness and gain insights into mental health fundamentals, as well as learn about programs and resources that Agriculture Wellness Ontario offers.

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60-Minute Session:

Preparing for Uncertainty in Agriculture

Utilizing practical approaches within agriculture, this workshop provides an informed explanation of uncertainty that farmers experience. Further it emphasizes the importance of addressing difficulty present during and following unpredictable events, with the goal of identifying strategies to be better prepared.

60-Minute Session:

Navigating Stress in Agriculture

Focusing on stress management, this workshop addresses the unique pressures farmers face, offering techniques to recognize, manage and mitigate stress. It introduces practical tools for day-to-day mental resilience, guiding participants to navigate stress effectively while fostering a proactive approach to wellness.

Navigating Stress in Agriculture workshop:

93%

Overall satisfaction rate with workshop

94%

Intend to adopt knowledge from workshop

Introduction to Mental Health in Agriculture:

100%

Overall satisfaction rate

71%

Intend to adopt knowledge from workshop
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Upcoming virtual sessions

New Growth Workshop dates will be coming soon.

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Interested in hosting a workshop?

If you are interested in hosting a workshop or would like more information on the program, contact the provincial In the Know team:

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Rebecca Posthumus

Rebecca Posthumus

Program coordinator,
In the Knowrposthumus@ontario.cmha.ca
Erica

Erica Sayles

Program outreach coordinator,
In the Knowesayles@ontario.cmha.ca

Frequently asked questions

Need more information? Here are some common questions we get about the program.

All our workshops can be delivered in person OR virtually through Zoom.

Our workshops require a minimum of five participants. Growth workshops can accommodate large groups. Please get in touch with us to see how we can bring a workshop to you.

Yes! If there has been an event that might be relevant, please let us know and we can work with you to ensure all participants are best supported during our training.

Thanks to our funders, these programs are free for us to deliver.

These workshops are delivered by CMHA professionals who have a connection to the agricultural community and are passionate about what they do.