Category Archives: Workplace Culture

“You Don’t Have to Be the Boss to Be a Leader”

A Discussion on Psychological Safety

This panel discussion explores the concept of psychological safety with an emphasis on the unique challenges faced by middle managers in the reopening workplace.

June 2022

“Feeling Stressed? Here’s Our EAP Flyer!”

Navigating the Pros and Cons of Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs – does your organization have one? Have you used it? In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel, this session explores the benefits and challenges of EAP programs.

June 2022

When Depletion Becomes the Norm

Managing Our Energy

The workforce is changing in significant ways. and economists are heralding “the great resignation." In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore depletion, shifting energy levels, and strategies to rest and refuel.

November 2021

Good vs. Punitive Messaging

A Conversation About Post-Traumatic Growth with Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart is a certified Mental Health First Aid educator and TEND Associate. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned about post-traumatic growth during difficult times, her perspective on punitive messaging in the workplace, and strategies to cope.

July 2021

Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth

Avoiding Blaming and Toxic Positivity

Post-traumatic growth describes the phenomenon of positive change that people can experience in the wake of a negative experience or trauma. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore strategies to foster positive growth within ourselves and our teams.

July 2021

How Are You Doing?

Caring For Ourselves and Each Other During Unsettled Times

In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2021, Françoise shares lessons learned during the pandemic, and how we can continue to care for ourselves as the pandemic recedes.

June 2021

What is the Story I’m Telling Myself?

Reflection Exercise on Imposter Syndrome

Diana Tikasz explores a series of reflection questions regarding impostor syndrome and the impact of negative inner dialogue.

May 2021

Faking It

Recognizing Imposter Syndrome

At what point in your career did you move from "faking it" to "making it?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how it manifests early in a helping professional's career.

May 2021

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