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Issues & Solutions: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
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Program Summary:
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies on how to identify and address mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout at work. You will view an engaging, multi-media presentation featuring real Canadians who live and work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. You will also gain useful information and resources for effective performance management when mental health is a workplace concern. All participants will leave with a workbook of useful resources.You Will Learn:
- Strategies to identify mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout
- Strategies to address mental health issues and their impacts in the workplace in a positive way
- Information and resources that can support effective performance management practices
Presenters:
Laura Allen, MSW, RSW, Certified Trainer, Mental Health Works brings 25 years of professional experience working in both provincial and federal levels of government. She has held a variety of roles, including program manager, counsellor, and educator. In the past 10 years her focus has been in the development and management of Employee Assistance Programs within the Federal Government. She has worked with all levels of management, unions and staff in support of organizational health. She has designed and facilitated training for management, Human Resources and Unions, and provided advice, consultation and strategic direction in support of a fair, compassionate and emotionally safe workplace. She has overseen 30 staff and managed multiple external service provider contracts. Laura understands the complexities facing managers as they strive to meet organizational expectations and employees' needs, especially in the area of mental health.Who Should Attend:
All practitioner levels.HR professionals, managers, and business owners responsible for the health and well-being of employees and seeking specific information and guidelines for dealing with addiction and mental health issues.
Program Information:
LOCATION:BC HRMA Provincial Offices
1101-1111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Registration 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Presentation 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Note: A light continental breakfast will be provided.
Pay parking is available at 1177 West Hastings.
This presentation is endorsed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and is made possible through the support of the Great-West Life Assurance Company and the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace.
Questions about registration or receipt can be directed to Kiran Jagpal at registration@bchrma.org.
Should you have any questions regarding workshops in your region, please contact Elizabeth Bonner, Coastal Vancouver Member Relations Manager at ebonner@bchrma.org
GST # 119446714
Early Bird pricing will apply to all registrants who register at least two weeks prior to this workshop.
| Registration Deadline: | September 09 | September 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Program | |||
| Member | $135.00 | $175.00 | |
| Non-Member | $210.00 | $245.00 | |
| Student Member | $110.00 | $150.00 | |
| All pricing excludes applicable taxes. | |||
A full refund, less a $25 processing fee will be issued for cancellations submitted in writing to HRMA one week prior to an event or workshop. Substitute attendees are permitted up to the day of the event or workshop; member/non-member rates will be applied. Refunds cannot be completed online.