Workshop Package

First Responders

Depression, stress, PTSD and substance use are just a few of the psychological health and safety issues that affect first responders. First on the scene of traumatic and dangerous situations, these professionals put their mental health at risk constantly. This package will cover the significant role workplace culture plays in response to dealing with mental health challenges plus discuss effective practices for lessening stress disorders experienced by first responders.

After taking this workshop, participants will:

  • Begin to see the ways in which they can implement protections in the workplace
  • Be exposed to an accessible and evidence-based introduction to traumatic stress and its
    management
  • Begin to see PTSD and OSIs as workplace injuries
  • Understand what they can do to become grounded

Workshops in this Package

Mental Health Works supports a mentally healthy workplace by offering presentations and workshops that teach you how to respond to challenging situations

Flourishing in the Workplace

This foundational workshop talks about the importance of mental health to overall health and what it means to flourish in the workplace. This workshop is strongly recommended for all individuals so that they have a basic and general understanding of mental health and well-being.
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Empathic Strain (Compassion Fatigue)

This workshop provides an overview of how empathic strain (compassion fatigue) manifests in the caring professions and how individuals can address it in the workplace. It also provides an understanding of the risk factors associated with empathic strain and how to manage or mitigate it.
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Trauma-Informed Workplace 

Different types of trauma (including historical and vicarious) can manifest themselves in the workplace. This workshop will explore the prevalence of trauma, how traumatic stress can occur, and the approaches that individuals can use to protect themselves and their colleagues to build healthier and more compassionate workplaces.
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Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellness 

Participants will benefit from an overview of the different aspects of holistic personal health that contribute to workplace wellness. Individuals will be able to identify the eight dimensions of wellness, and their individual needs and actions that will help improve their well-being at work.
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