Managing Mental Health at Work

Presenters: Jordan Friesen

Location: Virtual

Date: January 24, 2023

Time: 9:00-12:00pm
Price: $350.00

This workshop is part of the ACEC-SK Leadership Certification Program 2022-2023. It will focus on practical strategies to help managers identify and respond to employees who may be experiencing mental health issues at work. Using a mix of didactic, group-based, and case study learning, participants will leave with an understanding of warning signs, how to approach a conversation with an employee, and where to direct them for help. Importantly, managers will understand what is and is not their responsibility with respect to managing mental health issues at work.

Learning objectives:
• Describe functional signs that an employee may be experiencing poor mental health
• Demonstrate practical strategies to have conversations with employees about their mental health
• Direct employees to appropriate internal or external resources for support with mental health concerns

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Speakers Bio:
Jordan has years of experience in training, education, mentorship, public speaking and research. He prides himself on being able to distill complex ideas into actionable insights for a wide range of audiences, from executives to students. He is a sought-after subject matter expert on workplace mental health and has been featured in a range of national media coverage. Jordan’s education includes a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Manitoba. He is a CMHA Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor and is certified by Multi – Health Systems Inc. to deliver and interpret their EQi 2.0 suite of emotional assessment tools for leaders.