The Working Mind for Managers Training

*****July and August 2024 tickets are no longer available

Description: The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based learning program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to teach you about mental health and reduce stigma in the workplace around mental illness from a leadership perspective.

Supervisors, managers, leaders of all levels, formal and informal leaders, and aspiring leaders, will learn how to confidently support employees with their mental well-being at work and to support a psychologically healthy work environment.

Based on years of mental health policy research, TWM will teach you strategies to foster a more resilient workplace. You will be able to:

• Understand basic concepts related to mental health and mental illness.

• Recognize stigma and know how to reduce it. By reducing stigma and discrimination, TWM helps organizations create a culture that fosters greater awareness and support for mental health among employees, managers, and employers.

• Track changes in your mental health and know when to take action.

• Talk about mental health and mental illness with colleagues, friends, and family

• Cope with and manage workplace stress

Manager-Version Course Outcomes:

• understand mental health and mental illness

• recognize signs and indicators of mental health and mental illness in yourself and others

• reduce stigma and recognize negative attitudes toward people with mental health problems

• support colleagues with mental health problems

• maintain your mental health and improve your resilience as a leader

• support your employees’ mental health and well-being

• enable all employees to be more fully productive

• ensure the workplace climate respects and involves all employees, including those with mental health problems

• encourage employees to seek support for mental health challenges.

Details:

This training is taking place at the Fire Training Centre at 750 Hammond Ave, from 8:30am-4:30pm. This is an 8-hour training course, with multiple date options being offered (1 per month throughout the year).

Please read the FAQ regarding additional information about refunds, hosting a private course for your organization, lunch, etc.

Given multiple dates for this course are being offered, please select only the ONE date you want to register for when registering for ticket(s):

• June 7, 2024
• Sept 12, 2024
• Oct 17, 2024
• Nov 14, 2024
• Dec 12, 2024

Host or Publisher K. Hunter Workplace Consulting