In 2025, members of the Lorne Scots along with members from other units within 4th Canadian Division will deploy to Latvia as part of Op Reassurance. This is currently the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) largest overseas mission, through which the CAF contributes to NATO deterrence and defence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. It is part of the biggest reinforcement of NATO collective defence since the 1990s.
In preparation for this deployment and future deployments of Lorne Scots it has been decided to offer Family and Peer Support training for family and serving members. Those who deploy to Latvia will most likely be away for 8 months or more, when you include 2 to 3 months of pre-deployment training and a 6-month tour in Latvia. Deployments can be very stressful for both the member and their families.
There is no cost for participants to attend the training with the exception of your time. The training will consist of the following:
16 / 17 November 2024
A two day VAC Mental Health First Aid Course (MHFA) will be held at the Regimental Museum from 0845 to 1600 on Saturday and Sunday. Coffee and Lunch will be provided.
The MHFA is tailored to address the needs of veterans and the people who care for, and about, them. Participants will all have a connection to the veteran community, such as: veterans themselves, family members, friends, relatives, health professionals, providers of veteran services, volunteers and other caring community members. You will gain knowledge about the challenges facing soldiers and how to use tools to help others.
Sunday 15 December 2024
Self-Care Stack: Inspired by Veteran & First Responder Training
This One Day Workshop will be held at the Regimental Museum from 0845 to 1600. Coffee and Lunch will be provided.
In this comprehensive full-day workshop, you’ll learn to apply powerful self-care strategies inspired by the training used by veterans and first responders. Using The Stack—a practical framework focusing on body, nervous system, emotional care, and social interactions—you’ll develop tools to navigate stress and prevent burnout. This session is designed to be engaging and hands-on, offering skills you can implement immediately to enhance your well-being.
We’ll explore:
Body Care: Techniques to restore and maintain physical health, energy, and resilience.
Nervous System Regulation: Methods to calm your fight-or-flight response and build long-term stress management habits.
Emotional Care: Tools for recognizing and processing emotions, helping you stay grounded during challenging times.
Social Interactions & Support: How to foster supportive connections and create a network that boosts your well-being
Sunday 19 January 2025
Compassionate Listening Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop will be conducted from 0830 to 1530. The workshop has been designed to provide you with listening skills and how tools on how to respond in a nonjudgmental fashion while helping others.
How to register
We ask that you sign up for all three workshops. They have been designed to provide you with tools on help yourself and others who are under significant stress while they are deployed overseas and away from their families for 8 more months or more. Please contact Paul Hale at paulhale3vp@yahoo.ca to register for the workshops.
The Regiment and the Association has stood behind its troops every time they have deployed, and our upcoming deployments will be no different. The Regiment is more than the Command Team, it is up to us to step up and support our members and their families.
I look forward to meeting everyone and collectively we will create a Family and Peer Support network that will have a positive impact on many and make deployments easier for all.
Paul
Hi everyone currently we only have 6 registered for the Mental Health First Workshop. We need a minimum of 8. However we room for 25. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about Mental Health and impact a tour can have on a Loved One. Please register and better understanding so that can help others.
Paul Hale