Managing Minds at Work for Leaders

Facilitator: Diana Vissers, BA, MA (Disability Management), CVRP(D)

Description:

Through the use of structured experiences, group discussions and interactions, this dynamic, engaging and interactive session is designed to equip supervisors and managers with increased awareness of their evolving role and responsibilities related to mental health and mental health issues in the workplace. Participants will also be provided with the opportunity to acquire additional information, insights and strategies to assist them to more effectively engage with and support those struggling with mental health in the workplace.

What will you learn?

• Explain the role and responsibilities of a supervisor/manager associated with mental health as defined by relevant legislation.
• List the legislation relevant to the supervision and management of mental health in the workplace.
• Describe The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Identify typical indicators of a potential mental health issue.
• Describe specific strategies and actions for responding to potential mental health issues.
• Apply a framework for having a difficult conversation with a colleague about mental health issues.
• Develop and describe strategies to support and enhance mental health in the organization.

Who Should Attend this Course?

Designed to appeal to supervisors, managers and those interested in acquiring more information, insights and competencies to enable them to effectively engage in issues associated with mental health in the organization, initiate and sustain strategies to promote mental health in the organization and better support those they lead who are struggling with mental health issues.

Facilitator: Diana Vissers, founder of Work to Wellness, is a passionate and effective workplace mental health thought leader. She is known for her engaging, interactive workshops and her ability to simplify how we can better manage our own and other’s mental health at work. Diana serves on the national advisory committee for Work Wellness Institute and previously delivered psychological safety and return to work courses in the Occupational Health and Safety, and Rehab and Disability Management programs at Simon Fraser University. She is a Canadian Mental Health Association certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor and conducts research and support in the first responder community in British Columbia.