By jenniferquan
What employers can do to support workers with minor injuries. Injury Example: A cook cuts their finger, a cashier sprains their ankle, a room attendant with a sore wrist, a grounds keeper scrapes their knee, a ski instructor has a sore shoulder Potential Impacts How to Support • Reduced confidence in performing job tasks that … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Improving Wellness with BounceBack®: A Free Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Program Watch this webinar recording to explore BounceBack®, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s free, evidence-based mental health program designed to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms by up to 50%. Grounded in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), this program offers BC residents aged 13+ practical strategies to manage stress, worry, … Continued
By ellie
Welcome to our resilience-building safety huddle, specially designed for the community social services sector. This Safety Huddle is designed to support both individual practitioners and organizational leaders in building sustainable, effective practices. By engaging with these resources, you’ll develop: Remember, building resilience is an ongoing journey, not a destination. These resources are designed to support … Continued
By ellie
In community social services, staff resilience isn’t just about individual coping skills – it’s the foundation of a psychologically safe workplace that can sustainably meet community needs. As leaders, we’re facing unprecedented challenges in staff retention and burnout prevention. The increasing complexity of client needs, combined with systemic pressures and resource constraints, requires us to … Continued
By ellie
As a worker in Community Social Services, you likely know more about resilience than most people. Your daily work has taught you what it means to navigate complex situations, manage competing demands, and maintain your compassion in challenging circumstances. Even with this expertise, you might find yourself frustrated with traditional resilience advice that doesn’t quite … Continued
By ellie
Social service workers are often at the forefront of providing care and support to individuals facing mental health crisis, trauma, and complex life challenges. Clients’ needs may not always be regularly met, creating a high-stress work environment. This kind of work can be emotionally taxing, making it important for workers to have a supportive team … Continued
By ellie
Imagine a moment when you felt truly understood—when someone listened, not just to your words, but to the emotions behind them. That connection is at the heart of emotional intelligence (EI), a skill that shapes the way we navigate our relationships, our careers, and even our own inner world. What is Emotional Intelligence? At its … Continued
By andrewwalsh
According to a study by the Federation of Community Social Services, 70% of direct care workers expressed that stress was the biggest factor that impacted them in the workplace4. This raises and important question, how can we better support our team members who face the emotional and mental toll of working with vulnerable populations? As … Continued
By andrewwalsh
By andrewwalsh
In community social services, maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial for both effective client support and sustainable practice, yet navigating these boundaries can be complex in day-to-day work. This resource collection – featuring a focused 5-minute video, specialized guides for both organizations and frontline workers, along with practical handouts – provides strategies and tools to help … Continued
