The week of May 5 to 11, 2003 is Mental Health Week - a time to educate Canadians about the nature of mental illness and the importance of mental health. The national office of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)...
In light of current world events, including the health alert related to SARS - and the abundance of media attention it is receiving, it's not surprising that some people are feeling uncertain, anxious, and worried. Knowing how to respond to...
It's Friday afternoon and the fires are burning at the office. Mary, your new Caseworker, tearfully resigns after only 10 months on the job. Ivan, recently promoted to Manager, Program Development is making unexplainable mistakes. Your new funder insists on...
As human beings, we all have a certain amount of neophobia - the fear of something new. Changes can be frightening, confusing, as well as rewarding and valuable. Change can bring out the best and worst in people, depending on...
It is no secret that many nonprofit organizations struggle to stay afloat, using all available resources to fulfill their mandate, with the majority of funds usually going toward services and programs. These groups may feel it is neither feasible nor...
Working for charities and nonprofit organizations is rewarding and inspiring for many of us. However, in today's climate of change and uncertainty, helping work can also take its toll. Managers, staff, and volunteers in our field are always at risk...
