Psychological Health and Safety for Committees Workshop A – Foundational (Half Day)

This workshop introduces key concepts of mental health and workplace psychological health and safety. Participants learn to recognize signs of psychological harm and confidently engage in safe, supportive mental health conversations at work.

About This Course

Introduction to workplace psychological health and safety

In this interactive session, participants will explore key concepts of mental health and psychological safety in the workplace. The session will focus on developing and practicing skills essential for fostering a mentally healthy and supportive work environment. Participants will learn to recognize signs of mental health concerns and lead safe, open conversations to help cultivate a psychologically safe work culture.

What You'll Learn

  • Review mental health key concepts
  • Define workplace psychological health and safety
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of psychological harm
  • Review a shared responsibility for workplace psychological health and safety
  • Be able to comfortably engage in mental health discussions within teams and across the workplace

Who Is This Course For

Workshop A is designed for committees who are new to psychological health and safety or looking to build a shared understanding of core concepts. It is well‑suited for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs), health and safety representatives, EDI committees, wellness or wellbeing committees, and other workplace committees and champions that want to better understand their role in supporting mental health at work.

This workshop is especially helpful for committees seeking to increase comfort with mental health discussions, recognize signs of psychological harm, and understand how psychological health and safety fits within their existing mandate and responsibilities.

Private training only

Private training offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for organizations with 10+ participants. Course content is tailored to reflect your specific workplace needs and can be delivered either virtually or onsite.

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Description

Workshop A – Foundational
Introduction to workplace psychological health and safety

In this interactive session, participants will explore key concepts of mental health and psychological safety in the workplace. The session will focus on developing and practicing skills essential for fostering a mentally healthy and supportive work environment. Participants will learn to recognize signs of mental health concerns and lead safe, open conversations to help cultivate a psychologically safe work culture.

During this half-day workshop, participants will:

•       Review mental health key concepts

•       Define workplace psychological health and safety

•       Recognize the signs and symptoms of psychological harm

•       Review a shared responsibility for workplace psychological health and safety

•       Be able to comfortably engage in mental health discussions within teams and across the workplace