Resilience Training for English-speaking seniors in Quebec

The Resilience Training project, organized by the Senior Action Quebec Association (SAQ). The project offers a series of train-the-trainer modules accessible online to SAQ's members, focusing on various aspects of teaching resilience skills Modules include resilience and self-awareness, recognizing the strength of character, coping and control mechanisms, resilience and social connections, key sills to build resilience in seniors. The project targets English-speaking seniors in Quebec who wish to enhance their resilience skills. The training was held between 2019 and 2020. Partners of the initiatives are: Community Health and Social Service Network, Quebec Community Groups Network, Canadian Heritage, Secretariat aux relations avec les Quebecois d'expression anglaise. The trainings are adapted to the region reality. SAQ's members have access to the online train-the-trainer modules. Additionally, when possible, in-person training sessions are offered. The goal is to support an already strong network of community organization and create a stronger and more vibrant English-speaking senior community who will be better equipped to engage with the wider community, both English and French speaking.