# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Working Mind for Leaders - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:45 am – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 12:45 pm - **Event Description**: The Working Mind is MHCC’s evidence-based training that helps SFU leaders support themselves, others & build a supportive culture.About this EventThe Working Mind for Leaders – 2 Half-Day SessionsDateAugust 19, 2026, from 8:45am -12:45pmAugust 20, 2026, from 8:45am -12:45pmLocationHalpern 126, Burnaby CampusDescription: TWM is an evidence-based, interactive workshop designed to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health, so that leaders are able to better support themselves, and support others.SFU is committed to fostering a healthy and psychologically safe environment that enables individual and collective well-being for all staff and faculty across the University.This workshop aims to promote mental health, reduce stigma around mental illness, and create a more supportive work environment.This accredited workshop, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will be delivered by Dawn Barroso, Lead, Well-being Strategy & Initiatives, and members from the Organizational Health & Well-being team.Course OutlineSensitive content: Module 2 includes a 20-30 minute discussion on suicide. We recognize this may be a difficult topic, and we encourage you to do what you need for your well-being, including stepping out of the room if needed to support your needs. Throughout the training, we also encourage self-care in whatever way works best for youIMPORTANTE TO KNOWParticipants are expected to attend both half day sessions in order to receive the certificate of completion from the Mental Health Commission of CanadaPlease do what you need to support your participation and learning throughout the day and please feel free to bring your own snacks as needed to ensure you remain nourished and energized through your learning.If you have accessibility requests, please don’t hesitate to email Dawn at dawn_barroso@sfu.ca to support you - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burnaby/the-working-mind-for-leaders/100001982555700469 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Simon Fraser University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Burnaby - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Simon Fraser University - **lat**: 49.27908859999999 - **long**: -122.9201795 - **full address**: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Working Mind for Leaders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f9060d7066b8e0dfd8a1a75d9d759bdb0bbd0c66d7253a9daef7019b5c7f89ba-rimg-w1200-h801-dcc6c4bf-gmir.jpg?v=1780754944 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Working Mind for Leaders being held? - **A:** The Working Mind for Leaders takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:45 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 12:45 pm at Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Working Mind for Leaders? - **A:** The Working Mind for Leaders is organized by SFU People, Equity and Inclusion. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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