By andrewwalsh
This webinar offers arts and entertainment professionals a practical guide to understanding and working with stress in the creative world. Viewers will explore how stress affects the nervous system, learn to recognize the signs, and gain clarity on the different types of stress. The recording also delves into the stages of stress and the impact … Continued
By andrewwalsh
The tourism and hospitality industry relies on the unique strengths of every team member to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Fostering a diverse workforce with a broad range of perspectives and skills is a strategic asset when paired with a supportive environment. This session provides practical strategies to empower and support all staff, from adapting training … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Psychosocial hazards can quietly affect staff well-being and service quality in community social services. In this webinar, we’ll unpack WorkSafeBC’s five psychosocial hazard categories: interpersonal environment, job design, workplace conditions, need for employer support, and exposure to traumatic events. Using real-world examples, viewers will build confidence in recognizing psychosocial hazards in their own workplaces—such as … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Learning Circles: From Awareness to Advocacy in the Workplace is part of a video series exploring Indigenous perspectives on psychological health and safety in the workplace. Created to support employers and workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, this series is a partnership between Len Pierre Consulting, go2HR, and CMHA BC. In this session, we explore … Continued
By andrewwalsh
The arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and fast-paced, and many people are drawn to work in such invigorating, collaborative, rigorous, and expressive environments where two days rarely look the same. Along with this excitement can sometimes come a sense of pressure, whether to stay on budget, catch up when you feel behind, adapt … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Watch this informative and heartfelt webinar introducing Care to Speak, a free and confidential peer-based support service created specifically for healthcare and social service workers. We explore how Care to Speak provides practical emotional support through phone, text and chat, offering a safe and understanding space for those who care for others every day. Whether … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Building on the foundations of motivational interviewing, this engaging one-hour session takes a deeper dive into how to guide conversations that spark lasting motivation. You’ll learn to recognize and respond to change talk, the client’s own language in favor of change, while also understanding sustain talk and ambivalence, and how each influences motivation. The session … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Tourism and hospitality teams face an endless cycle of demanding guests, seasonal pressure, unpredictable challenges, and physical exhaustion that can quickly lead to burnout and high turnover. Join us to learn evidence-based strategies to help your team bounce back from tough situations, adapt to constant change, and maintain their energy throughout even the most challenging … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Learning Circles: Culturally Safer Terminology is part of a video series exploring Indigenous perspectives on psychological health and safety in the workplace. Created to support employers and workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, this series is a partnership between Len Pierre Consulting, go2HR, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). In this session, we focus … Continued
By ellie
Working in BC’s arts and entertainment industry can come with unique mental health challenges. Demand-heavy production periods, situational intensity, time pressures, financial precarity, severe deadlines, and the pressure to stay sharp or creative under stress can all take a toll. Yet stigma and fear of jeopardizing future work often keep arts, entertainment, and film workers … Continued
