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The Great Reset
A Conversation About Workplace Mental Health with Mary Ann Baynton
Mary Ann Baynton is the Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned about creating a psychologically safe workplace and strategies to cultivate authentic leadership.
March 2021
Long Haulers, One-Year into the Pandemic
What is Working for Your Psychological Well-Being?
March 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic in North America. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider what has been working to help maintain psychological well-being during a time of upheaval and significant stress.
March 2021
Hot Walk & Talk
Understanding the Role of the Listener
Diana Tikasz explores the steps of the Hot Walk & Talk with an emphasis on the role of the listener.
February 2021
It’s Not Taboo to Care
A Conversation About Peer Support and Mental Health
LCol (retired) Stéphane Grenier is a former Canadian military officer, and founder and lead innovator at Mental Health Innovations (MHI). In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about supporting mental health in the workplace and strategies for creating peer support programs.
February 2021
It Takes a (Physically Distant) Village
Creating your Professional Community of Support
The pandemic changed the way that we connect with friends, family, and colleagues. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider the importance of creating formal and informal peer support networks.
February 2021
Creating a Professional Community of Support
It Takes a (Physically Distant) Village Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about discuss building support networks in the absence of strong leadership, vulnerability in the face of poor trust, and communities of support for remote work.
February 2021
Understanding Boundaries and Setting Limits
A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Have you ever been asked or offered advice to friends and family while being "off-duty?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explores the challenges, consequences, and benefits of setting boundaries.
January 2021
Common Challenges to Developing Boundaries At Work & At Home
Understanding Boundaries & Setting Limits Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about sensitive personalities, proving our worth to our colleagues through overwork, and secondary trauma in first responders.
January 2021
Mental Health & “Scary Issues”
A Conversation About Stigma with Dr. Mike Condra
Dr. Mike Condra is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON. In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about reducing stigma in the helping professions and offers strategies for verbal de-escalation.
December 2020
Stigma & The Stiff Upper Lip
Self-Compassion and the "Carry On" Culture
Many of us work in a culture that maintains that we must stoically “carry on” or be perpetual heroes. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider the resentment and isolation that can arise from stigma in the helping professions.
December 2020
Taking Stock & Pausing
Protecting Our Psychological Health and Well-Being
Psychological PPE is designed to protect us during exposure to high-stress situations. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore strategies for taking stock and pausing throughout the work day,
November 2020
How Are You Managing Your Day-to-Day Stress?
Taking Stock & Pausing Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about barriers to taking stock, encouraging loved ones to use helpful strategies, and tips for pausing during busy days.
November 2020