Publication Type:
Webinar Presentations
Topic:
COVID-19
Mental Health
Language:
English
Stay up to date on the latest health and safety issues
On October 28, 2020, Workplace Safety North hosted a webinar, “COVID-19 Conversations: Building Resiliency in Uncertain Times,” as part of the free monthly Feed Your Brain lunch and learn webinar series to discuss the most pressing issues we are all facing.
In this webinar you learn from Michelle Munro, M.B.A., owner and Head Coach of Round Two Fitness, and professor at Laurentian University, who shares her personal journey from grief and depression, to resiliency and triumph, and discuss how you can build your resiliency by improving how you adapt to challenges and adversity.
YouTube video: COVID-19 Conversations: Building Resiliency in Uncertain Times https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMoK6kLTDbM&t=47s
Topics discussed:
- Healthy coping strategies for anxiety and grief
- Why we need to be kind to ourselves
- Importance of self-care through nutrition and exercise
- How to build resilience, pivot and bounce back
The webinar is hosted by Angele Poitras, WSN Community Engagement Specialist and Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor.
About WSN Feed Your Brain Lunch and Learn Series: Once a month from May to October, the ‘COVID-19 Conversations’ series features a webinar on issues related to the current global pandemic, including; leadership and workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing, and back-to-work planning.
Resources
General:
COVID-19 Support for People – Government of Ontario
COVID-19 Public Resources – Public Health Ontario
Workplace Safety North resumes training and consulting services – Workplace Safety North
Right to refuse or stop work where health and safety in danger – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
Ontario employer legal responsibilities under Ontario law, employers have the duty to keep workers and workplaces safe – Ontario MLTSD
COVID-19 Support for People – Government of Ontario
COVID-19 Public Resources – Public Health Ontario
Workplace Safety North resumes training and consulting services – Workplace Safety North
Right to refuse or stop work where health and safety in danger – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
Ontario employer legal responsibilities under Ontario law, employers have the duty to keep workers and workplaces safe – Ontario MLTSD
Mental health and wellness:
Workplace Mental Health Resources – Workplace Safety North
COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work – Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources – Mental Health Commission of Canada
COVID-19 Resources for Youth, Students and Young Adults – Government of Canada
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada – Government of Canada
Workplace Mental Health Resources – Workplace Safety North
COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work – Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources – Mental Health Commission of Canada
COVID-19 Resources for Youth, Students and Young Adults – Government of Canada
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada – Government of Canada
Past COVID-19 Conversations recordings and resources:
May 21 COVID-19 Conversations: Adapting to the New Normal – Workplace Safety North
June 24 COVID-19 Conversations: Leadership in Times of Uncertainty – Workplace Safety North
July 15 COVID-19 Conversation: Returning to the Workplace – Legal Considerations for Employers – Workplace Safety North
August 26 COVID-19 Conversations: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace as Businesses Re-open – Workplace Safety North
May 21 COVID-19 Conversations: Adapting to the New Normal – Workplace Safety North
June 24 COVID-19 Conversations: Leadership in Times of Uncertainty – Workplace Safety North
July 15 COVID-19 Conversation: Returning to the Workplace – Legal Considerations for Employers – Workplace Safety North
August 26 COVID-19 Conversations: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace as Businesses Re-open – Workplace Safety North