By andrewwalsh
Community social service organizations work with diverse communities and serve individuals facing systemic inequalities. It is crucial that service providers foster a culturally safe environment and ensure equitable and fair treatment of those they serve and of their employees. To put Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into practice requires an understanding implicit bias. Implicit bias … Continued
By andrewwalsh
How to support coworkers or employees THE 5 STEPS APPROACH: 1. Prepare 2. Talk about what you see Mental illness is not invisible, identify any changes to: 3. Ask if they are okay—in your own words 4. Ask what you can do to help Important: If you get a sense that this is warranted, ask … Continued
By andrewwalsh
“I am burnt out” is likely a statement you’ve heard from someone at work or maybe you have experienced burn out yourself at some point. Employees may talk about psychological hazards in the workplace different ways. Psychological Hazards Psychological hazards are conditions or factors that have the potential to cause psychological harm. According to the … Continued
By jenniferquan
Care to Speak is a peer support service that provides emotional and psychological help to people working in healthcare or community social services. Connect with free, unbiased, and confidential mental health support by calling or texting 1-866-802-7337 (PEER), or chatting online with other healthcare or community social service workers like you. If you need someone … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Organizational Culture is included as one of the 13 factors that impact workplace mental health according to the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. The concept of organizational culture seems to be trending lately, with phrases like “toxic organizational culture” and “building organizational culture” being hot topics. However, what exactly is … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Inclusion is an important part of psychological safety within the workplace. An inclusive workplace creates an environment where people can show up as their true selves to work; where employees feel respected, valued, and like they have equal opportunities. Inclusion can involve hiring a diverse workforce, but what about daily interactions and worker experiences? Those … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Belonging or the lack thereof is an important part of how people show up in the workplace. People who feel like they belong can bring their true authentic self to work. Belonging also fosters safety, which creates an environment where people experience trust and well-being. Ultimately, if employees feel like they belong in a workplace, … Continued
By jenniferquan
Have questions, need encouragement, or want more information? That’s where Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants come in! Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants bring knowledge and experience in your sector, and workplace psychological health and safety, so they can provide guidance and support throughout your learning journey. It’s a free service offered in partnership … Continued
By jenniferquan
By jenniferquan
These workshops and webinars were developed for people working in Community Social Services. To request any of the following webinars as a closed session for your workplace, please reach out to a People Working Well Learning Consultant.
