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Supporting Wellness Through Small Actions 

By ellie

Wellness isn’t all or nothing. It exists on a spectrum—just like mental health. One day, you might feel grounded, productive, and connected. Another day, you may feel emotionally drained or overwhelmed. This fluctuation is normal and expected. The Mental Health Continuum helps us understand that mental health isn’t simply about the presence or absence of … Continued

You Matter Too: Supporting Yourself While Caring for Clients with Complex Needs

By ellie

You’ve just completed a safety plan with a client who needed support with keeping themselves safe. It’s your third session like this for the week, and each time you leave with a rush of emotions, including tension, fatigue, and uncertainty. However, there’s little time to process, with paperwork waiting and more clients to see. Does … Continued

CMHA BC Understanding Addiction Course

By jenniferquan

Do you volunteer or work with people living with substance use or addiction? Learn essential skills to support yourself and others through the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division’s (CMHA BC) Understanding Addiction course. Understanding Addiction is a unique online training program for those who work directly or indirectly with people living with substance use … Continued

CMHA BC Psychological Health and Safety Training

By jenniferquan

Healthy workplaces do more than foster individual resilience – they ensure systems and policies promote healthy work relationships and environments. Psychological health and safety is about building workplaces that protect and support mental health for all, and everyone has a role to play. Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) offers a suite of … Continued

CMHA BC Workplace Mental Health Workshops

By jenniferquan

The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) recognizes that every workplace is unique. We are dedicated to collaborating with employers and organizations to develop and deliver strategies, resources, and training that support and promote mental health for all. We are proud leaders in promoting psychological health and safety in BC. We offer customised … Continued

Webinar Recording: Building Trust From Day One

By andrewwalsh

Companion resources: Are you onboarding new staff faster than guests check in? In tourism and hospitality, seamless service can’t wait—even when your team just met. This webinar helps managers like you establish psychological safety from day one, no matter how packed the schedule or how seasonal the crew. Discover how to embed trust-building into your … Continued

Navigating Interpersonal Environments – Supervisors and Managers

By andrewwalsh

A Duty to Accommodate and Duty to Inquire – Supervisors and Managers

By andrewwalsh

Managing Fatigue: A Practical Guide for Employers

By ellie

Fatigue—feeling excessively tired or drowsy—is an inevitable part of life and often affects workers in the Community Social Services Sector. Given the dynamic nature of the sector, with its shift work, high client interactions, and emotionally demanding tasks, fatigue can become a significant issue. While it’s a common experience, fatigue poses a risk to both … Continued

Pulse Check Tool to Support PH&S Consultation & Planning 

By andrewwalsh

Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants support organizations with the navigation and implementation of mental health resources. They share best practices and offer proactive tools and strategies to promote psychological health and safety in the workplace. It’s a free service offered in partnership with go2HR.   To help you prepare for an initial conversation with one … Continued