Conferences

Stand Up for Mental Health Breakfast Seminar
May 24th - The Hyatt Hotel, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta
May 29th - Lago Grill (Dows lake Pavilion, 1011 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario)
May 30th - The Westin Hotel - Room 'Commonwealth B' (1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Homewood Human Solutions ^TM presents:

Stand Up for Mental Health

This 60-minute feature presentation by counsellor and stand up comic David Granirer, covers the success of Granirer’s stand up comedy therapy for individuals with mental illness. Not only is the presentation humorous, but it also includes a facilitated discussion to help you address stigma related to mental illness in the workplace.

Longer-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Sustainable Return-to-work Outcomes

This 45-minute presentation by Judith Plotkin, Vice-President of Strategic Growth, Homewood Human Solutions^TM, describes three case studies of successful return-to-work measures including:

• building a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) component into a return-to-work program;
• adding an upfront diagnostic assessment to your return-to-work program; and
• adding a workplace conflict component to your program.

24th Annual EASNA Institute
Fairmont Palliser, Calgary, Alberta

The goal of the event will be to bring together exemplary employer representatives, industry-leading employee assistance providers and other human capitol experts to engage in informative discussions for the benefit of employers, employees/workers, unions, human resource professionals, and benefits consultants in successfully addressing the new dynamics of today’s global workforce.

Ann Malain, Certified Psychologist and Practice Leader at Homewood Human Solutions^TM will be speaking at EASNA on the topic of “Best Practice in Integrated Model of EFAP and Specialized Disability Treatment Program”. Ann is responsible for clinical quality assurance and development of the Psychological and Substance Abuse assessments programs at Homewood Human Solutions^TM.

2012 HRIA Conference; Inspire, Innovate and Evolve
BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta

The 2012 HRIA Conference; Inspire, Innovate and Evolve will empower HR and business professionals to become best-in-class when it comes to all aspects of managing human capital. By providing thought leadership, inspirational keynote speakers and the opportunity to network with like minded professionals, the 2012 HRIA Conference is not one to miss.

2012 Healthy Outcomes Conference(HOC)
Delta Grand Okanagan, British Columbia

The 2012 Heathy Outcomes theme is The Power of Collaboration. Employers are increasingly forming partnerships with providers and other industry stakeholders to manage their benefits challenges and cost control pressures. But employers must also ensure that their internal resources are working together toward a common goal. How is this spirit of collaboration changing the face of group benefits? How can existing partnerships be improved, and what other relationships could create better results for employers and employees?

Homewood Human Solutions ^TM is a sponsor of this event.

2012 Law Enforcement Services Conference
TORONTO, St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Friday, January 27th, 2012

The 2012 Law Enforcement Services Conference will address all the unique issues and practical challenges that impact police officers, their management and the community they protect and service.

Stephen Kennedy, Senior Customer Relations Manager/Director, Strategic Growth,  Homewood Human Solutions^TM will be providing a session on "Critical Incident Stress Management - Encouraging the Force to Talk, Seek Treatment and Follow Wellness Plans". 

2011 Mental Health Summit
TORONTO, Sutton Place Hotel
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
7:30 am - 2:30 pm (includes breakfast and lunch)

VANCOUVER, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
7:30 am - 12:00 pm (includes breakfast)

The Mental Health Summit will assemble Canada's leading innovators in the area of mental health to share their views, practices and theories on this increasingly important area of employee health.

BC Municipal Occupational Health & Safety Conference
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver BC

Lorene Beckett, Presenter
Session Title: Respectful Approach to Mental Health Issues
10:00 am - 11:45 am, November 7th, 2011

A learning session to safety leaders on:

• the introduction of the national psychological safety guidelines being developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
• why and how mental health claims may become complex
• 5 levels of integration - what is best practice for return to work

Action on Wellness Conference - Symposium Program
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Mark Attridge, PhD, MA - author, presenter
Scott Wallace, PhD, RPsych - co-author

This presentation offers evidence-based insights for understanding and managing return to work for employees on mental health disability leave.

EAPAT Presents: Duty to Accommodate: Alcohol and Drug Issues
Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, Toronto

Speaker and author, Barb Butler will lead an interactive session on the need for a responsible approach to address workplace substance use and abuse.

Health Work and Wellness
Toronto, Ontario Westin Harbor Castle

During economic recovery, a healthy organization is critical for recruitment, retention and success. As companies are reorganized and downsized, work intensifies and loyalty is impacted. Will you be the leader who discovers the new perspective required to navigate these chaotic times? Find out how you can shift from “strategic planning” to “strategic thinking” and inspire your staff to give their personal best. Join us at Conference 2011: A Business Imperative as we uncover how, in these trying times, a healthy workplace culture, leadership and a positive psychosocial environment can work for you.

A Morning of Learning
Vancouver, BC

Mental health issues can have a negative impact in the workplace and employers are increasingly being held responsible to provide a psychologically safe workplace by regulations and legislation. Few organizations have extra resources to apply to this issue and yet there is risk to organizations which do not address psychological safety.

This session provides insight, ideas and inspiration on how to work towards a psychologically safe workplace while managing limited resources effectively. It provides information on how to leverage evidence-based tools and strategies that are made freely available to organizations.

Association of Canadian Pension Management National Conference, 2011
St. John's, Newfoundland and labrador

Financial Literacy in Workplace Examined

'Financial Literacy and the Workplace — How They Go Hand in Hand’ will be examined at the Association of Canadian Pension Management National Conference. Judith Plotkin, Vice President, Strategic Growth, Homewood Human Solutions™, will provide an overview on the ripple effect financial troubles can have on a person's personal and work life and the implications to employers.”

The conference board of Canada- Workplace Mental Health 2011 
Toronto, Ontario at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 

Workplace mental health is getting more attention now from health and productivity experts, and corporate leaders. New initiatives and public discussion of the issues has brought badly needed attention to the challenges in workplaces and in society. Join Homewood Human Solutions and Judith Plotkin, Vice President, Strategic Growth as she delivers a compelling workshop about Workplace Mental Health.

Canadian Pension and Benefits Forum
Vancouver, British Colombia

FORUM is the CPBI annual national conference that brings together professionals in the pension, employee benefits and institutional investment industries Join us in Vancouver from May 18th to the 20th to learn more on what the future holds for the industry. Get a global perspective on trends from around the world and how it may affect us here is Canada. FORUM 2011 will line up international speakers delivering a global vision while high profile national speakers will provide in-depth information on the national scene.

HRANS
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Join the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia as they proudly present Connections: Get Connected, Stay Connected. From May 4th to 6th, 2011, Connections will feature leading edge speakers, inspiring panels and a tradeshow featuring the latest HR tools and services.
The 2011 HRANS Conference is the perfect place to renew relationships and make important new contacts among members, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Your Workplace Conference 2011: Being Engaged at Work
Toronto, Ontario at The Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Center

The conference provides a forum to exchange ideas and strategies to help each other attain healthier workplaces, which contributes to well-being, enhanced performance and increased productivity.

23nd Annual Employee Assistance Society of North America (EASNA) Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada at the Venetian Hotel.

The goal of the event will be to bring together exemplary employer representatives, industry-leading employee assistance providers and other human capitol experts to engage in informative discussions for the benefit of employers, employees/workers, unions, human resource professionals and benefits consultants in successfully addressing the new dynamics of today’s global workforce

HR360
Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta 

Speakers and delegates come full circle by analyzing HR trends and techniques to find solutions and strategies that contribute to the success of any organization. Join us and explore different perspectives and redefine best practices to increase the value of the HR profession.

Benefits and Pension Summit
Toronto, Ontario at the Westin Harbor Castle

This Summit is designed for senior-level personnel within plan sponsor organizations in both the public and private sector to discuss common challenges and acquire solutions. 

International Personnel Management Association
Alberta

IPMA-Canada has a strong history of providing support to Canadian Human Resource Professionals. Formed in 1906, it is the oldest human resource organization in Canada. Although over 100 years old, IPMA-Canada’s mission remains as vital and clear today as it was when the Civil Service Commissioners created the association – to promote excellence in the practice of human resources management. Join Homewood Human Solutions and Colleen Gillespie, Director of Business Development, as she presents at the Royal Glenora Club Luncheon.

BC HRMA
Vancouver, British Columbia

Building on the success of the past 48 years, this two-day conference features internationally renowned business leaders, educators, and HR professionals. We have jammed incredible workshops, events and networking opportunities into two days you can't miss!

Breakfast of Champions
London, Ontario at the AT THE LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE.

Be there for the announcement of the 2011 CHAMPION OF MENTAL HEALTH! Breakfast of Champions, an event jointly hosted between CMHA London-Middlesex and St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, will be taking place on THURSDAY APRIL 7TH, 7:30 AM AT THE LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE.

10th Annual 2011 Healthy Outcomes Conference (HOC) 
Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta

The HOC is a forum bringing together senior-level decision-makers within public and private health payer groups to discuss the common challenges of managing workplace health and share solutions for improving employee health and productivity