One-hour Keynote:
The Mask We Wear to Work: Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health in the Workplace
Times: 10:30-11:30 am and 1-2 pm with Q&A
For employees of Person County Government in Roxboro, NC
The Mask We Wear to Work: Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health in the Workplace
Audience: Case managers, EMS, law enforcement, and social service plus other government employees
Time: One hour
Emotionally healthy employees perform better, are absent less, and more likely to stay. This upstream commitment of workplace wellness is the foundation of a prevention culture that emphasizes connection and belonging.
Part of this initiative is building resilience and defining self-care strategies so employees have the tools and resources to manage anxiety, adversity, change, and future leadership positions. Crisis response always costs more and uses up more resources and time. Any effort to avoid that is a plus for any company HR team, DEI, or safety leader.
Takeaways:
- Coping strategies and DBT skills for managing adversity, avoiding conflict and burnout
- Small, creative, and doable strategies for big changes in workplace wellness
- How to create a culture of connection so employees don’t want to leave
- How to allow others to feel heard and therefore feel valued
- Life events that make people more vulnerable to despair
- How to be a leader, not just a boss
- Learn the most important skill for managing your emotional well-being