Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Crew Members
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Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Department Heads
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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
Leadership Tools for Cultivating Psychological Wellness Within Teams
By ellie
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
Webinar Recording: Beyond the Checklist
By andrewwalsh
Resources Tourism and hospitality leaders juggle 24/7 operations, unpredictable guest demands, and the constant tension between too much work and too little time — creating real psychosocial hazards that affect both your wellbeing and your team’s performance. Watch the webinar recording to learn how stress regulation, prioritization, strategic delegation, and energy management can help leaders foster … Continued
Key Resources for Social Services Workers in BC
By andrewwalsh
Care to Speak For healthcare and social service workers in BC.Purpose: Peer-based emotional support for work-related or personal stress.Type of Support: Phone, text, and web-based chat with trained peer volunteers.Availability: Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm Contact: Phone/Text: 1-866-802-7337www.caretospeak.ca Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program For workers and employers in BC who have experienced a traumatic workplace event.Purpose: … Continued
Webinar Recording: Balancing Leadership and Frontline Realities
By andrewwalsh
This webinar explores the paradox of leadership in community-based social services and introduces practical strategies for bridging the gap. Participants will learn key skills required for new managers, including effective resource allocation, administrative oversight, and how to professionally develop and support their teams — all while keeping clients at the heart of their practice. By … Continued