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Mental Health Works Workshops

Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre | March 12, 2009

Approaching an employee who seems to be unwell, managing performance issues where mental health may be an issue and addressing the concerns of co-workers are all issues we can help with. Mental Health Works, a multiple award-winning initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association, provides organizations with the tools and resources they need to effectively address issues involving mental illness in the workplace.

The conference will be followed on March 12 by a special series of Mental Health Works workshops:

In addition to these special post-conference workshops, Mental Health Works Certified Trainers are available for presentations and workshops year-round throughout BC and across Canada. Workshops are also available in French.

Educational presentations and skills-building workshops are available for various audiences in the workplace – employees at all levels, union representatives, operational managers, and senior executives. For more information, visit www.mentalhealthworks.ca or call 604-688-3234, ext 248.

 

Complex Issues Clear Solutions

Full-Day workshop (2 concurrent sessions): 9am – 4:30pm
Participants: Managers, Supervisors, and Union Representatives
Limited to 16 participants in each session

This award-winning workshop will enable managers to:

  • more effectively discuss sensitive or contentious issues with employees
  • separate performance issues from mental health issues
  • create accommodation strategies that work
  • avoid discrimination and human rights violations

Early Bird rate on or before Jan 31, 2009: $325 (+GST) Regular Rate after Jan 31, 2009: $375 (+GST) Includes refreshments and lunch

 

Advanced Strategies: Working Through the Tough Stuff

Full-day workshop: 9am – 4:30pm
Participants: Managers and Union Representatives who have already taken Mental Health Works training
Limited to 18 participants

This workshop provides advanced strategies* to enhance management effectiveness in working through the tough stuff like mental health concerns, complex performance issues, conflict and addiction. From frontline supervisors to the executive office - learn to prevent and address challenging situations in order to help build, sustain and retain a successful workforce in today's competitive environment. Development of this workshop was sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Co. *We strongly advise that participants have completed the “Complex Issues Clear Solutions” or similar workshop prior to attending this workshop.

Early Bird Rate on or before Jan 31, 2009: $325 (+GST)
Regular Rate after Jan 31, 2009: $375 (+GST) Includes refreshments and lunch

 

Assisting Workers with Mental Health Issues

Morning workshop: 9am – 12noon
Participants: Union representatives and stewards
Limited to 18 participants

This workshop provides a unique look at the role of the union in helping members through workplace conflict, accommodation, and disability issues. It helps increase recognition of the early signs of mental health problems, considers how to effectively encourage members to seek help, and discusses workplace hazards that may contribute to mental health problems. If your union members rely on you as an advocate and confidante in times of needs, this workshop can help you to reduce your own discomfort or uncertainty in fulfilling this very important role.

Early Bird Rate on or before Jan 31, 2009: $150 (+GST)
Regular Rate after Jan 31, 2009: $175 (+GST) Includes morning refreshments (no lunch provided) 

 

Managing the Return-to-Work

Afternoon workshop: 1 – 4pm
Participants: operational managers, union representatives
Limited to 18 participants

This workshop is for those who already have a good working knowledge of mental health and communication skills. This can include people who have attended previous Mental Health Workshops and want to get more ‘hands on’ in how they juggle the interests of the returning employee, co-workers, organizational demands and their own time management, especially when the return-to-work involves a history of workplace conflict, performance issues, or behavioural problems.

Early Bird Rate on or before Jan 31, 2009: $150 (+GST)
Regular Rate after Jan 31, 2009: $175 (+GST) Includes afternoon refreshments (no lunch provided)