Duration: One Day
Course Outline
Scientific evidence shows that when businesses adopt policies and programs to address psychological health and safety, costs that are incurred related to psychological health issues are between 15 and 33 per cent lower. Psychological health and safety is a shared responsibility between the individual and the workplace. Safe spaces are best created and supported when individuals take responsibility for their own mental health, and workplaces develop policies and programs tailored to the unique needs of the space and those functioning within it. This course will introduce basic concepts of individual health and wellness and workplace psychological safety to support well-being and effective choices for both the employee and the workplace.
This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to:
- Understand basic concepts of personal mental health
- Know what psychological workplace safety is and why it is important
- Identify the factors influencing personal mental health and safety in your workplace
- Consider assessment and action strategies for personal and workplace needs
- Engage key participants in workplace programs
- Explore methods of evaluation and continuous improvement
Course Overview
You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
You and your Mental Health - In this session, participants will learn more about your own mental health – how it works and what you need to support and sustain your psychological health.
Personal Mental Health Strategies - Next, we looked into strategies for understanding, acknowledging, and supporting your own mental health, to remedy issues or engage in ongoing healthy practices.
Psychological Safety in the Workplace - In this session, you will be introduced to psychological safety in the workplace and why an employer or workplace influencer needs to care. Psychological safety is a crucial element of employee health and wellness, which has impacts extending throughout and beyond the workplace.
Five Factors Affecting Psychological Safety - In this session, you will be introduced to factors affecting psychological safety for both individuals and workplaces. Some factors affecting psychological safety are basic human rights.
Creating a Safe Workplace Environment - This session will build on these previous sessions to identify and explore elements of creating and sustaining a psychologically safe workplace.
Workshop Wrap-Up - At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
