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Integrating Psychological Health & Safety Into Your Work – Supervisors and Managers

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Contributing to Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace – Workers

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Identifying Hazards and Mitigating Risks – Supervisors and Managers

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Identifying Hazards & Mitigating Risks – Workers

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Safety Huddle: Recognizing & Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace

By andrewwalsh

Front-line workers in community social services dedicate themselves to supporting others, often facing emotionally intense situations. While deeply meaningful, this work can sometimes lead to vicarious trauma, an emotional toll that arises from witnessing the trauma of those you serve. Understanding vicarious trauma, recognizing its signs, and implementing strategies to safeguard your well-being are essential to sustaining … Continued

Protecting Yourself While Helping Others: Understanding and Mitigating Vicarious Trauma

By andrewwalsh

Front-line workers in community social services dedicate themselves to supporting others, often facing emotionally intense situations. While deeply meaningful, this work can sometimes lead to vicarious trauma, an emotional toll that arises from witnessing the trauma of those you serve, listening to traumatic experiences, and empathetically engaging with individuals experiencing trauma. Understanding vicarious trauma, recognizing … Continued

Recognizing & Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace

By andrewwalsh

As a manager or employer in the community social services sector, you play a critical role in supporting employees who are at risk of vicarious trauma. This occupational hazard, stemming from exposure to the trauma of others, can affect staff well-being and productivity if not addressed. Understanding and mitigating its effects is essential to creating … Continued

Webinar Recording: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety

By andrewwalsh

For Community Social Services This webinar is tailored for professionals in the Community Social Services sector looking to deepen their understanding of anxiety and gain practical strategies for coping. Whether you’re a frontline worker or a manager, this session will provide valuable insights into the nature and function of anxiety, as well as evidence-based, easy-to-apply … Continued

Cooking Up Connection: 5 Minute Check-In Recipe

By ellie

In the fast-paced tourism and hospitality industry, where efficiency, morale, and teamwork drive success, creating a culture of regular employee check-ins can transform your business. These moments of connection aren’t just “nice-to-haves”—they directly impact your bottom line. According to Gallup, the behaviors of highly engaged business units—including greater attentiveness to customer needs, stronger adherence to … Continued

Workload Overload? Examine Your Workload to Take Control

By andrewwalsh

The increasing pressure on workers in the social services sector in BC is evident as the living cost and overdose rates continue to rise. Workload management becomes critical especially when the work involves psychological, emotional, and physical effort. This is one of the reasons why in social services in the UK, workload management strategies have … Continued