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Supporting Creative Teams Through Change

By ellie

This resource is part of Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Supporting Your Team Through Change quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. As leaders in arts and entertainment, effectively managing change directly impacts both team well-being and creative success. It also creates a psychologically safe environment for your workers. Change … Continued

Navigating Changes in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

This resource is part of Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Navigating Change quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the dynamic world of arts and entertainment, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s built into the structure of how we work. From project-based contracts to creative pivots and seasonal programming, our industry … Continued

Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

Change shapes our daily work environment, from project-based contracts to evolving creative visions. This Safety Talk includes targeted resources for both employees and managers to help navigate these changes effectively. The arts and entertainment industry faces unique challenges when it comes to change. Your team might encounter: While these changes affect everyone differently, the “5 … Continued

Micro-Mindfulness Practices that Ease Stress for Social Service Workers

By ellie

Imagine finishing a difficult phone call and turning to your computer to document the interaction. You notice your shoulders are tense, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is running through the next tasks waiting for you. By the time you leave work, it feels like there is hardly any time left to bring your … Continued

Year-End Reflection for Social Service Workers

By ellie

Celebrating Successes and Acknowledging Impact Your work in social services is rooted in “helping individuals, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.”1 This definition by Barker (2013) reflects the heart of what you do every day: supporting people through challenges, strengthening their … Continued

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

Safety Talk: De-escalation Strategies for Arts & Entertainment

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