Facilitator Certification Training The Working Mind Virtual

The Working Mind Facilitator Certification Training (TWM FCT) is a skills and competencies-based training designed to prepare selected candidates to meet the certification requirements to deliver The Working Mind (TWM) course. 

TWM facilitators support the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)’s and Opening Minds Opening Minds – Mental Health Tranining efforts to change the attitudes and behaviours of Canadians towards mental health and play a vital role in equipping people to support the well-being of their families, friends and community.

Designed by the MHCC/OM in collaboration with Research, Learning and Design, Mental Health professionals and an advisory group of Lead Facilitators, this blended training program features self-paced online components as well as facilitator-led virtual classrooms.

The goal of TWM FCT is to enable participants to:

• Become familiar with the MHCC’s mandate and programs
• Apply adult learning principles and facilitation strategies
• Practice facilitating TWM course topics in a virtual classroom
• Prepare to give/receive helpful feedback
• Prepare to address the course administration and logistical requirements of TWM facilitators