Upcoming Events
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Mental Health First Aid - Supporting Youth
Online
Mental Health First Aid is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that equip participants to provided help to a young person who is navigating mental health challenges with understanding and support.
As a Mental Health First Aiders, you will develop:
Peace of Mind: You’ll be better able to help if someone around you, like a friend or coworker, is having a hard time. You’ll feel prepared and confident to step in and offer initial support.
Practical Skills: You’ll be equipped with simple, actionable steps to provide support until the person can access professional help if needed.
Easier Dialogue: It helps you handle brave conversations without feeling awkward or worried you’ll say the wrong thing.
Stronger Connections: By recognizing when someone may need support, you’ll become a more compassionate friend, partner, or family member.
Topics covered include (detailed course outline is attached):
Mental health first aid actions for declining mental well-being.
Mental health first aid actions for crisis and emergency situations, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, psychotic states and traumatic events.
Self-care for the first aider.
Upcoming MHFA Supporting Youth course dates (virtual):
• March 4 & 5, 2026 (12:30PM – 4:30PM CST) - 13 seats available
Cost? $300 plus 5% GST = $315 per participant
Ready to register? Registration is quick and easy via our website.
10 primary credits for MTAS members
Beginner Level 2 Shiatsu Massage
Saskatoon, SK
Beginner Level 1 and/or Level 2 Shiatsu Classes
Level 1: Sunday, January 25th - 9:30am-3:00pm
Level 2: Sunday, March 8th - 9:30am - 3:00pm
$200.00 (tax incl.) per person per class
KOU-DO SHIATSU Japanese Healing Therapy
Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art in which finger pressure is used on tsubos (pressure points) on the body to normalize body function, relieve pain and tension, and increase the function of the body's organs to maintain and improve health. Shiatsu is one of the best health care methods in daily life that can treat and help prevent illness.
Shiatsu can relieve symptoms of:
● Arthritis
● Asthma
● Fatigue
● Migraine headaches
● Tight shoulders
● Menopause
● Indigestion
● Lower back pain
● Insomnia
● And many more conditions
These workshops are presented by Saskatoon's Shiatsu Master Yuki Sugimoto of the Saskatoon Shiatsu Centre and Training Institute. The Shiatsu Massage Training Institute is the only one of its kind in Saskatchewan. Master Sugimoto has 20 years experience teaching Shiatsu.
Bring 2 pillows and towels, lunch and a snack.
Class size: maximum 10 participants.
**No spaces saved without payment in full**
Credits: 6 primary per level.
For more information phone Yuki: 306-477-1460.
Class location: #7 - 1702 Alexandria Avenue, Saskatoon.
Please mail registration fee to:
Yuki Sugimoto, 102 Simon Fraser Crescent, Saskatoon, S7H 3T1
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) -Standard (Virtual)
Online
Mental Health First Aid is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that equip participants to provided help to a young person who is navigating mental health challenges with understanding and support.
As a Mental Health First Aiders, you will develop:
Peace of Mind: You’ll be better able to help if someone around you, like a friend or coworker, is having a hard time. You’ll feel prepared and confident to step in and offer initial support.
Practical Skills: You’ll be equipped with simple, actionable steps to provide support until the person can access professional help if needed.
Easier Dialogue: It helps you handle brave conversations without feeling awkward or worried you’ll say the wrong thing.
Stronger Connections: By recognizing when someone may need support, you’ll become a more compassionate friend, partner, or family member.
Topics covered include (detailed course outline is attached):
Mental health first aid actions for declining mental well-being.
Mental health first aid actions for crisis and emergency situations, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, psychotic states and traumatic events.
Self-care for the first aider.
Upcoming MHFA course dates (virtual):
• March 9, 2026 (8:30AM – 4:00PM CST) - 2 seats available
• March 25, 2026 (8:30AM – 4:00PM CST) - 7 seats available
Upcoming MHFA Supporting Youth course dates (virtual):
• March 4 & 5, 2026 (12:30PM – 4:30PM CST) - 13 seats available
Cost? $300 plus 5% GST = $315 per participant
Ready to register? Registration is quick and easy via our website.
9 primary credits for MTAS members
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) -Standard (Virtual)
Online
Mental Health First Aid is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth is a globally recognized training - delivered virtually - that equip participants to provided help to a young person who is navigating mental health challenges with understanding and support.
As a Mental Health First Aiders, you will develop:
Peace of Mind: You’ll be better able to help if someone around you, like a friend or coworker, is having a hard time. You’ll feel prepared and confident to step in and offer initial support.
Practical Skills: You’ll be equipped with simple, actionable steps to provide support until the person can access professional help if needed.
Easier Dialogue: It helps you handle brave conversations without feeling awkward or worried you’ll say the wrong thing.
Stronger Connections: By recognizing when someone may need support, you’ll become a more compassionate friend, partner, or family member.
Topics covered include (detailed course outline is attached):
Mental health first aid actions for declining mental well-being.
Mental health first aid actions for crisis and emergency situations, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, psychotic states and traumatic events.
Self-care for the first aider.
Upcoming MHFA course dates (virtual):
• March 25, 2026 (8:30AM – 4:00PM CST) - 7 seats available
Upcoming MHFA Supporting Youth course dates (virtual):
• March 4 & 5, 2026 (12:30PM – 4:30PM CST) - 13 seats available
Cost? $300 plus 5% GST = $315 per participant
Ready to register? Registration is quick and easy via our website.
9 primary credits for MTAS members
MTAS Annual General Meeting
Seven Oaks Hotel, Regina and online
Save the date!
Hybrid AGM is on March 29th.
In Regina at the Seven Oaks Hotel, 777 Albert Street and online.
More details coming soon.
9am - 12noon
Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage Level 1
Saskatoon, SK
Dr Vodder School’s Manual Lymph Drainage Level 1 (in-person)
Saskatoon, Sask 16-19 April, 2026
Instructor: Denise Drisdelle, RMT
Duration: 32 hours Instruction, 4 days at 8 hours each with 1 hour lunch break
Location: Home Inn & Suites 253 Willis Crescent, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Registration: Registration Link Form for Level 1, 2 & 3 and Level 1 Online Theory Form
Dates: April 16-19th, 2026 , 8am-5:30pm each day
32 primary credits from MTAS
Cost: $1312.50 (Includes GST- Discount if bundled with Level 2 and 3 Classes)
Level 1 Online Theory purchased separately but required for the in person class. $160 +GST
Course Description
An intensive course involving extensive hands-on work. The basic strokes and their application to each body part are taught. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of MLD and contraindications. Lymphedemas are described with an emphasis on how MLD can affect them.
Textbook: Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage, A Practical Guide H, D, A and M Wittlinger.
Online Videos and Handouts.
Email: info@vodderschool.com
Website: vodderschool.com
Text : 800-522-9862
*This is an IN-PERSON event*
