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What is Mental Health First Aid Essentials?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials is a 1 Day training course that can be delivered either virtually or in person. Essentials offers a foundation in Mental Health First Aid principles, covering the basics of all key topics. Everyone has mental health. We all have good days and bad days. Mental Health First Aid is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. As a facilitator, I always say that

Alison Butler
Jul 113 min read


The gap workplaces can no longer afford to overlook
Ask yourself honestly: how many times in the past year has someone on your team needed CPR? For most workplaces, the answer is zero. Now ask a different question: how many times has an employee shown up anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, or in crisis? How many times has a customer or client unraveled on a call or in a meeting, not because of your product or service, but because they're barely holding it together in their own life? For nearly every organization, that answer isn'

Alison Butler
Jul 83 min read


Mental Health First Aid Training - Newfoundland and Labrador
Become a Certified Mental Health First Aider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Mental health challenges affect individuals, families, workplaces, and communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate Training equips people with the skills and confidence to recognize when someone may be struggling and to provide meaningful, initial support. This two-day, in-person Mental Health First Aid Certification course in St. John’s, Newfound

Alison Butler
Mar 92 min read


Mental Health First Aid Certificate Training in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Join Mental Health First Aid certificate training in St. John’s, NL. Two-day in-person course, Feb 19–20, 2026. Build confidence and practical skills.

Alison Butler
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Virtual Mental Health First Aid: The Benefits
Did you know that virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has been here in Canada for over a year and I facilitate this training to groups and companies across the country almost every week? I absolutely love the virtual training model. It's streamlined, interactive and engaging for participants. Think you might lose out by not being in an in-person class? I personally don't think so - here are some benefits of the virtual Mental Health First Aid training program. Virtual Me

Alison Butler
Dec 30, 20212 min read


Podcasts: Alison Chats With Jess Chapman on the "Unlocking Your People" Podcast
I really enjoyed my conversation with Jess of eThree on the "Unlocking Your People" podcast. This podcast focuses on work and employment, especially for leaders. In this episode we chat about how to initiate a conversation about mental wellbeing in a supportive way and about creating a supportive space for your people that focuses on them as unique individuals with unique needs. Listen to the podcast episode Hi, I'm Alison and welcome to the blog. If you’re constantly “

Alison Butler
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Alison Talks About Mental Health On Out of The Fog
I recently had the pleasure of chatting about mental health, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and my new online course Mental Wellbeing 101 on Rogerstv Out of The Fog with my great friend & host Don-E Coady. You can find my segment in the video beginning at the 11:11 marker! Hi, I'm Alison and welcome to the blog. If you’re constantly “on” and running on low, Resilient is my free weekly email inbox break you didn’t know you needed. Resilient helps you reclaim your

Alison Butler
Jan 2, 20211 min read
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