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Creating a Safe Workplace: A Guide for Arts and Entertainment Leaders  

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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. The Arts and Entertainment Industry is fast-paced and audience-focused, but it can also bring unique challenges that put employees at risk. Ensuring the safety and well-being of crew is a critical … Continued

Staying Safe and Confident: Practical Safety Tips for Arts and Entertainment Workers

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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Working in the arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same, and you get to interact with people from all walks … Continued

De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector

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Creative industries thrive on passion and urgency, but in high-stress environments — whether on set, backstage, at festivals, or during live events — conflict and emotional intensity can arise quickly. This Safety Talk package includes targeted resources to help workers across BC’s arts and entertainment sectors navigate tense moments safely and confidently.  Workers in film … Continued

Neurodiversity in The Arts and Entertainment Industry

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Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a fundamental concept that supports the notion that everyone is different and worthy of respect and belonging. It is used to describe the multiplicity of all human beings, celebrating the uniqueness in how everyone thinks, behaves, learns and understands the world. This perspective implies that there are infinite possibilities in human … Continued

Responding To Psychosocial Hazard Reports: A Manager’s Guide

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Imagine this: you’re a manager in a supportive housing building, and one of your staff, Manpreet, comes to you looking concerned. She says, “I don’t feel safe working with Adam. I don’t want to work on the same shift as him.”  You are taken aback. You’ve known Adam for years and you’ve always had a good working relationship with him. It might be tempting to just … Continued

Leadership Tools for Cultivating Psychological Wellness Within Teams

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When stepping into leadership, new managers undergo an important transition, from directly helping clients to supporting the people who help clients. This shift requires a different set of skills, and the qualities that make someone an exceptional helper don’t always translate automatically into effective leadership. For many new leaders, this change can feel both exciting … Continued

How to Spot Hidden Strengths in Every Client

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John is a 23-year-old client who has faced many challenges in his life, including being unhoused and struggling with substance use. John recently spoke to a support worker to help him navigate some of the concerns he’s been facing. He is feeling pretty hopeless about the possibility of change. He has many strengths he either … Continued

What Psychological Hazards Can Sound Like at Work

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“I am burnt out” is likely a statement you’ve heard from someone at work or maybe you have experienced burn out yourself at some point. Workers may express themselves in different ways, so it is essential to spot when certain psychological hazards may be presenting themselves. Psychological Hazards Psychological hazards are conditions or factors that … Continued

Addressing Psychologically Unsafe Situations

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In the arts and entertainment sector, fast-paced, quick-changing and high-pressure environments such as live performance deadlines, festival turnarounds and tight shooting schedules can sometimes lead to challenges that impact safety. Ignoring these issues can increase stress, harm morale and place individuals in vulnerable positions. Recognizing and addressing psychologically unsafe situations helps to build a respectful, … Continued

WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program

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The WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program is a confidential service that provides early intervention for workers and employers after a traumatic event in the workplace. Its primary goal is to alleviate immediate stress and reduce the risk of longer-term psychological issues.  ​Interventions are typically offered within 24 to 72 hours following a critical incident but remain … Continued