Workplace Outreach Program

From Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction
The definitions of – and differences between – Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious or Secondary Trauma, and Burnout are tackled in this workshop. Such factors and characteristics as organizational culture, role clarity, ambiguity, overload and conflict will be identified and examined – as well as their roles in contributing to or alleviating work stress – both organizationally and individually. Practical coping resources will be provided. (1.5-3 hrs)

Strategies for Families & Caregivers
The impact on families and caregivers when supporting an older adult or someone managing any chronic health condition can be difficult. Learn strategies to help manage your own needs through self-care, resources and understanding basic mental health signs and symptoms. (1-1.5 hrs)

Achieving Balance: Coping with Stress, Change and Caregiving
This workshop will help anyone experiencing change, stress, and/or caregiving. Learn strategies to help manage your own needs through self-care, resources and understanding basic mental health signs and symptoms. Learn strategies to help cope with change and caregiving, how to manage stress and how to ask for and accept help. (1-1.5 hrs)

Enhance your skills, streamline processes, and improve client outcomes through effective case management strategies.

Improve communication skills in this workshop where you will learn to manage difficult interactions, focus on strategies to manage conflict, and improve relationships inside and outside the workplace.

Explore how to effectively incorporate support networks and navigate family dynamics. Learn the key aspects of family dynamics and how they can be used to foster support, resilience, and emotional well-being in individuals. This workshop is best suited for people leaders and health care professionals.

Ready to conquer workplace stress? Learn to recognize the signs and master the tools to stay calm, focused, and energized. Discover strategies to manage emotions and prevent burnout!

In this session, individuals will learn the basic tenants of what mindfulness is and how to start applying it. We will explore the various benefits of mindfulness in the areas of mental health and stress reduction. (1 hr)

Withdrawing from activities, lack of social interaction, or persistent sadness? Develop strategies for connection, enhancing social skills, and foster meaningful relationships in life.

Learn practical tools for self-check-ins, understand the mental health continuum, recognize the signs and symptoms, and develop strategies to support staff and enhance team engagement.

Adaptable to managers and supervisors, this lighter session provides an encompassing perspective on the stages and impacts of change and transition on – and to – employees – from organization to personal. Self-care practices will be discussed. *The longer the session, the more interactive. (1-3 hrs)

MHW Core Workshop

• 6 content hours, any 4 modules (7-7.5 hour day including lunch and two breaks)
• Explores elements of Awareness, Responding, and Collaborating
• Provides an in-depth discussion, most interactive
• Perfect for an organization of any size looking to start or continue becoming mentally health
• Choose from any of the Essentials workshops

MHW Essentials Presentations

• 1 hour
• High-level overview of a particular topic
• Ideal for lunch-and-learns, conference sessions, introduction to workplace mental health
• May be provided as a live webinar
• Suitable for any size audience
• Choose from:
  • Workplace Mental Health Essentials
  • Mood & Depression Essentials
  • Stress & Anxiety Essentials
  • Psychological Health & Safety Essentials
  • PTSD & OSI Essentials
  • Substance Use & Addictions Essentials
  • Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue Essentials

MHW in Focus Workshops

• 3 hours (including one short break)
• A deeper exploration of the featured topics
• More interactive than an Essentials presentation
• Very effective as a professional development session, conference breakout, or refresher
• Choose from:
  • Depression & Anxiety in Focus
  • Workplace Mental Health & Safety in Focus
  • Mental Health & Substance Use in Focus
  • Stress Management for Staff in Focus

Learn to focus on strengths, success and skills to feel better. Difficult situations can’t always be avoided but we can develop the skills and tools we need to navigate through the ups and downs of life. Learn the protective factors that help instill resilience so you can thrive in your environment, even in the midst of trying times. (1-1.5 hrs)

Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
Learn about the factors that contribute to Psychological Health & Safety along with strategies to foster a supportive environment where every team member can excel, feel valued, and stay resilient.

Accentuating the Positive at Work
This engaging workshop will examine and discuss positive work environment factors and pitfalls. The workshop focus will look at the workplace factors that you can influence and control, providing and examining strategies to create and/or enhance a healthy work environment.
*For expanded workshop interactivity, an additional 30 minutes will be required. (1-1.5 hrs)

Awareness of Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health issues in a workplace context from co-worker to co-worker is the theme of this presentation, with a focus on understanding what can be done to contribute to a supportive, psychologically healthy and safe workplace. A discussion on appropriate responses to struggling co-workers and an introduction to Mental Health Works Training are also included. (1-1.5 hrs)

Building Resilient Businesses & Healthy Workplaces
Endless sick calls, exhausted staff and unsure where to turn? Learn the tools to incorporate Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace, focusing on strategies for sustainability, employee well-being, and adaptive leadership practices.

Maximizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Attention all employers! Organizational culture impacts the Psychological Health & Safety of everyone in the workplace. Invite our Workplace Outreach Workers to have a conversation with staff on practical tools that can be implemented in the workplace to maximize mental health and well-being.

Work/Life Balance
The blurred boundaries between work and home can have an adverse effect on health, well-being and productivity due to stress. This workshop will teach how to recognize stress signs and symptoms and provide simple and effective tools and strategies to manage the strain and create personal mental health balance. (1-2 hrs)

Understanding Mental Health
Learn the basics of mental health, reducing stigma, and support strategies.

Understanding Mental Health & Addictions
Mental health and addictions often overlap, learn about the connection, challenges, and support strategies.

Substance Use Awareness
Learn about substance use, the impact and prevention strategies.

Worried Sick – Understanding Worry & Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal response to experiences in our life but when it begins to interfere with our day it may herald significant – and treatable – mental health concerns. We will discuss the signs, symptoms, treatment options and how to access community resources and support.

Managing Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Discover how the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress can often overlap. Develop effective strategies for coping, self-care, and mental resilience.

Trauma Informed Approach – What it is and Why Does it Matter?
Designed to introduce professionals to the impact that trauma has on the brains of adults and children. Various types of trauma will be explored, with a focus on prevalence, brain development and the role that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) play in adult physical and mental health. (1.5-3 hrs)

Responding to Emotional Distress Through a Trauma-Informed Lens – Practical Strategies When Working with Children and Youth Using a Trauma-Informed Approach (Module 2)
Providing knowledge to those working with our youth or adults who have been affected by trauma, this workshop will dispense skills from a trauma-informed perspective and employ practical strategies to help facilitate healing and growth. Objectives include recognizing signs of trauma – triggered emotional distress; help someone return to their window of tolerance and a guide to appropriate resources. (3-7 hrs)

Empathic strain occurs from emotional overload, while vicarious trauma can occur from exposure to others’ traumatic experience; the two often overlap. Learn key strategies to recognize the signs and establish healthy coping including debriefing strategies.

Understanding Grief
Explore stages and processes of grief, coping strategies, and support systems for healing.

Coping with Loss in the Workplace
In this workshop you will learn compassionate strategies for supporting yourself and colleagues through difficult times. Transform grief into resilience and strengthen your team’s emotional well-being.