It is certainly safe to say that COVID-19 has definitely added things to my life and taken some other things away. When Ontario was first placed under the emergency declaration, my first thought was, “Great, now I can have time to focus on many things on my “back burner” that I hadn’t yet had the opportunity to invest time into like my KT project.”
The term can be daunting for those who have never really had the chance to learn what KT really is, as opposed to the myths surrounding it. If you haven’t already read our blog on “KT: Myth vs. Reality”[Link] check it out. If you have already read this blog piece and are still curious for more, you are in the right place.
Many times, we are connected to, or know of many different individuals and organizations we would like to involve in our Knowledge Translation plan.
Our project at the Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) involves the training and supervision of older adult Mental Health Peer Support workers and volunteers.
While the SPARK journey of Elizabeth Anderson may have started with a colourless vague sketch of what she wanted, her story continues to be the work of an artistic masterpiece. As the founder of Being Mentally Healthy.com, Elizabeth is now a seasoned professional speaker.
Because of the virtual nature of our project, and the way we were already used to working, we have been able to forge ahead with our project and KT plan without much interference from the new reality of working during COVID-19.
As workplaces and organizations beginning to re-open on a gradual basis, it is critical they put a focus on the mental health of their staff and employees.
During the response to a pandemic, many organizations have implemented work from home arrangements. These arrangements generally do not come under the usual work at home or flexible workplace arrangement policies.
So, you have a great idea, you think it can work! You just need to get people to put this great tool, course, or other resource into practice so that you can impart some amazing knowledge and make real positive change!
