Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace

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Foundations of Psychological Health and Safety

with Dr. Bill Howatt (PhD, Ed.D., RT, RPC)

Dr. Howatt is the expert on workplace mental health, with over 30 years of clinical experience supporting employers’ HR and psychological health and safety initiatives. Dr. Bill is the Chair of the CSA Technical Committee on the Management of Impairment Standard, CSA Technical Committee Member for the Psychological Health and Safety Standard and is a member of the CSA Strategic Steering Committee for Occupational Health and Safety.

Drawing on his expertise in Psychological Health and Safety standards, training programs, and research, Dr. Howatt helps organizations cultivate psychological health & safety (PHS), and bolster resilient mental health within the workplace. His talks provide vital information about what PHS is within the workplace, the responsibility and necessary skills for leaders to foster PHS, and how PHS is directly related to mental health resiliency.

Key Themes Dr. Howatt Covers:

What psychological health & safety is and is not
Factors, hazards, and psychological health & safety controls that protect and promote emotional well-being
Psychological health & safety programming for workplaces
Identify key leadership behaviors that build—or break—trust, inclusion and psychological safety
Strengthening resilience and enhancing mental health through practical strategies

Duration of Talks: Tailored to meet your organization’s needs

Delivery Method: In-person or Virtually

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What Our Clients Are Saying

“We've had nothing but fantastic reviews about Steven's presentation, both as a presenter and the content. It was extremely well done.”

Rob, Manager, Health and Safety, School District No. 22 (Vernon)

“Christina's talk was very engaging and really insightful. It was great how she was able to break down the concept of Emotional Intelligence for us and to guide us on how to best regulate our own emotions and help others regulate their emotions. I am excited to put into practice the concepts she covered. Christina was great at sharing real world examples, and I appreciated that she shared her own experiences and got our group to participate too. We hope to have her back for a part 2 session!”

Vanessa Tammaro, Manager, Talent Acquisition