Respectful Workplaces – Department Heads
By andrewwalsh
Topic: Understanding Mental Health
Respectful Workplaces – Crew Members
By andrewwalsh
Emotional Intelligence in Creative Environments
By ellie
Picture a moment when someone on your crew really understood your point of view, not just your words, but the stress, worry or frustration underneath them. That kind of connection is at the heart of emotional intelligence (EQ). It shapes how we communicate on set, backstage, and on site. Our ability to use emotional intelligence … Continued
Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Crew Members
By andrewwalsh
Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Department Heads
By andrewwalsh
Addressing Psychologically Unsafe Situations
By ellie
In the arts and entertainment sector, fast-paced, quick-changing and high-pressure environments such as live performance deadlines, festival turnarounds and tight shooting schedules can sometimes lead to challenges that impact safety. Ignoring these issues can increase stress, harm morale and place individuals in vulnerable positions. Recognizing and addressing psychologically unsafe situations helps to build a respectful, … Continued
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
Holding Space for Grief: Healing Through The Loss of Community Members
By ellie
Grief is quite common and often an unspoken part of social service work. As the toxic drug crisis worsens, particularly with the increase of benzodiazepine-laced drugs that naloxone cannot reverse, frontline response efforts have grown more complex.1 Overdose-related loss is becoming more frequent and widespread, making it harder to keep grief unspoken. The Hidden Cost … Continued
Navigating Interpersonal Environments – Supervisors and Managers
By andrewwalsh
A Duty to Accommodate and Duty to Inquire – Supervisors and Managers
By andrewwalsh