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Webinar Recording: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors in Arts & Entertainment

By andrewwalsh

Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors is a practical, engaging session designed for supervisors, department heads, technical directors, and others working in BC’s film, television, performing arts, and live events industries. This training introduces core communication and emotional-intelligence skills while focusing on the unique dynamics of fast-paced, collaborative production environments. Participants learn clear, usable approaches … Continued

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

By ellie

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

By ellie

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

By ellie

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

Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Crew Members

By andrewwalsh

Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Department Heads

By andrewwalsh

Neurodiversity in The Arts and Entertainment Industry

By ellie

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

By ellie

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

Webinar Recording: Supporting Workplace Mental Health Over the Holidays

By andrewwalsh

Resources The holiday season is one of the busiest and most emotionally demanding times of year for tourism and hospitality teams. While guests celebrate, employees and leaders often face long hours, high expectations, and limited downtime. Join Brandy Zimmerman, Workplace Mental Health Strategist, to learn practical ways to support mental wellbeing, maintain team cohesion, and navigate … Continued

Webinar Recording: Mindfulness Practices for Building Resilience

By andrewwalsh

Frontline and community-based work is rewarding but often exhausting—especially with ongoing challenges like the opioid crisis, increasing mental health needs, and the lasting effects of the pandemic. In this session, Brian shares his personal story of recovery, and how mindfulness became a vital tool in his healing. You’ll explore how mindfulness supports well-being, the neuroscience … Continued