Mental Health [Psychosocial] Safety – The Competency Skills
for Managers
2. Noticing Signs of Mental Health Challenges
Toxic skill level – [Team members experience] "When I
requested a temporary reduction in my workload to better
manage my mental health [due to domestic abuse challenges from
my ex-partner], my manager brushed it off, saying that
everyone deals with stress and that I should just 'toughen
up.'"
Low skill level – “I haven't really noticed any signs
of stress or mental health challenges in my team members. We
don't talk about personal issues at work.”
High skill level – “I noticed a team member becoming
withdrawn and displaying a significant drop in productivity. I
approached them privately, expressed concern, and asked if
everything was okay. We discussed their workload and
identified areas where I could provide support. I also
encouraged them to take time off if needed and connected them
with our EAP for additional resources.
I invite you to assess yourself in The Ten Manager
Competencies for Psychosocial Safety
Speaking and Workshop Topics
1. The Other Side of RUOK? Am I Safe to Talk To? –
one-hour keynote?
The RUOK focus has been outstanding in creating awareness of
mental health challenges. The RUOK question seems simple
enough, but to be effective it relies on substantial skills
on the part of the person who is asking the question.
Because in the moment when the question is asked, the person
will make a snap decision – “Is this person safe for me to
share what is going on for me?” So the question is – “Are
you safe to talk to?”
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2. Resilience First Aid Starter Training [RFAST] – two
hour workshop
Discover Connected Resilience with the RFAST transformative
2-hour workshop, designed to equip you with essential tools
and strategies for fostering mental well-being in yourself
and others. Delve into the evolving world of mental health
prevention and learn how to create a supportive environment
through psychosocial hazard awareness. Join us to unlock
your potential in promoting resilience and embark on a
journey of personal growth and empowerment for the
betterment of your community, workplace, and personal life.
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3. Mental Health Awareness & Resources for Yourself – for
Teams In-office/Onsite/At home/Hybrid Interactive Worksop
– 1.5 hour workshop - online or F2F
Mental Health Awareness & Resources for Yourself – for Teams
In-office/Onsite/At home/Hybrid Interactive Workshop
provides a foundation and framework for assisting Managers
and Team Members to understand and care for their mental and
emotional wellbeing in the context of working at a workplace
or from home or hybrid. Managers & Team members will learn
practical tools and techniques to successfully engage in the
workplace environment of virtual and in-person while
recognising the potential challenges as well. Acknowledging
that communication is critical in maintaining connections,
especially during challenging times, Managers & Team members
will be assisted to recognise their own signs of struggling,
coping or thriving and the range of resources for their own
self-care and mental wellbeing.
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