A suggestion has been made for our Club to plant and harvest a vegetable garden on land offered by a member. This will be explored further.
President Jean-Marc has invited R.I.President-Elect Jennifer Jones to speak at our club. No response has been received to date.
Membership and Fundraising are our major projects this year. Please lend a hand to these committees as you are able.
Each member is challenged to bring in a new member this year.
The Rotisserie restaurant is currently closed but would be willing to host the Eastview club for Thursday lunches. A plated meal would be served for $24 and all Sask Health restrictions would apply
This would be a temporary measure and begin Oct.8 for a noon meeting. Zoom will be available for those who cannot attend. Thanks to the organizers of this opportunity--Doreen and John,
Dr. Katherine Owens, a registered doctoral psychologist with the Sask. Health Authority, was guest speaker today. She is very accomplished in the areas of Adult Clinical and Neuropsychology. She provides clinical supervision and training to psychology interns, practicum students, residents and provisionally registered psychologists. She is clinical director for the SHA's Online Therapy Team and Chief Psychologist for the Regina Mental Health Clinic. Her resume lists other areas of clinical practice and volunteer activities in challenging environments.
Today her topic was Internet Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Saskatchewan Residents. About 80% of patients are suited for this program. The online therapy user unit and the University of Regina partner with Sask Health Authority and offers Sask. adults free internet delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for depression, anxiety, alcohol ue and chronic conditions. The therapy involves reviewing clinical information online with weekly support from a therapist. The approach is found to be an effective and convenient way to receive care.
The Wellbeing course was developed in Australia and adapted for the people of Saskatchewan by Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos at the University of Regina Online Therapy Unit. The course is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles designed to help adults learn skills to help them manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, worry, low mood and depression.
Dr. Katherine Owens
People can be referred by a care provider, self or anyone else. Once people access the site , they will be directed to complete an online screening form (30 minutes). A phone screening will be scheduled at the end of the online screening form. If appropriate the person will begin therapy the following Monday. Contact information is: www.onlinetherapyuser.ca; Telephone: 306-334-3331; email-online.therapy.user@uregina.ca; and katherine.owens@saskhealthauthority.ca. Thank you Dr. Owens for this interesting presentation. Such good work being done for the people of Sask.!
A candidate for the Wellbeing Course must be willing and able. There are 5 lessons in 8 weeks. Clients' symptoms are reduced by 50% following the course. 7000 clients have been helped to date. The material is easy to read and prepared for a Grade ten level.
The Family of Rotary
The only birthday to celebrate today was Greg McNamara's on Sept. 23. Greg wasn't present--perhaps still celebrating! Hope you had a good birthday Greg.
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Jeff Barber was acting sergeant today with the Halifax library in the background. He has met with Pat who is developing a list of fines for future use--members beware! In the meantime he asked for happy bucks--cash from which can be forwarded to Doreen.
Jeff had happy bucks for next week, when he won't be present but the reason for his happiness will be revealed during the week. Do we watch TV for this announcement Jeff?
Doug Mortin was happy as he motorbiked over 400 Km. yesterday.
Ann had a visit from son, James, who brought fresh vegetables, honey and a keyboard for her ipad. Ann was very happy and made soup from the fresh vegetables.
Ann noted that she listened to excellent speakers at the Zone 28-32 Summit being held this week.
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