This session provides an overview of the facts of mental illness vs. the myths that are often circulated. Leaders will become familiar with the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health concerns as well as understand the reality of burnout, now a designated mental health condition. The session will speak to understanding stigma and the impact that stigma has on accessing support. Most importantly, ideas on how managers can both mitigate stress and support employees, will all be explored through case studies, small group discussions and reflections.
Improving mental health and supporting well-being as a business strategy through education and strategic initiatives results in more engaged, healthy and happy people with an increased ability to not simply survive but thrive, even through disruption and the most challenging of times.
*this program is facilitated over a series of sessions
Some of the content that may be integrated into the customized session are:
Session 1:
- Introduction to the impact of the pandemic on mental health and wellbeing – how our brains’ wiring matters
- Understand mental health and wellbeing as a continuum and potential health risks associated with mental health concerns
- What is burn out? Understanding the manager’s role in recognizing, preventing and implementing practices to address burn out
- Discuss the role and impact of stigma as it relates to mental health and how to reduce stigma in the workplace
- Learn why gratitude, empathy and compassion are the superpowers for leaders in 2022 and beyond
- Self-awareness and self-care – how to be a role model for your team and why it matters
Session 2:
- Introduction to coaching – the most sought-after management skill today
- Coaching conversations and the brain – are we problem or solution focused?
- Coaching practices and strategies for impactful connection, support and collaboration