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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances.   Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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Assertive Communication

Assertiveness involves respecting your rights and the rights of others. This document shows a simple formula for being assertive and having effective conversations.

4 -7- 8 Breath Relaxation Exercise

A patient handout from Dr. Andrew Weil. This is a very simple and useful tool to achieve general relaxation and to manage stress.

5-4-3-2-1 Calming Technique

There are 5 steps to take to help create progress towards finding symptom reduction and/or relief. Taking these 5 steps might not be overnight magic but can significantly help reduce symptoms of anxiety, trauma triggers, and other unwanted emotions or thoughts.

What are Personal Boundaries?

Learn about the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.

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Assertive Communication
Assertiveness involves respecting your rights and the rights of others. This document shows a simple formula for being assertive and having effective conversations.
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Window of Tolerance
A visual representation of the window of tolerance.
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4 -7- 8 Breath Relaxation Exercise
A patient handout from Dr. Andrew Weil. This is a very simple and useful tool to achieve general relaxation and to manage stress.
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5-4-3-2-1 Calming Technique
There are 5 steps to take to help create progress towards finding symptom reduction and/or relief. Taking these 5 steps might not be overnight magic but can significantly help reduce symptoms of anxiety, trauma triggers, and other unwanted emotions or thoughts.
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What are Personal Boundaries?
Learn about the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.
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Thriving through the Holidays - Webinar Resources

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Step into a stress-free holiday season with Colter Long, a seasoned Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings personal resilience strategies to empower you. As the festivities ramp up, so can the stress—learn to navigate this busy time with confidence. Discover how to spot different stressors and identify signs of anxiety and depression, equipping yourself with essential […]
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The latest province-wide survey by WorkSafeBC highlights that while many employers in long-term care are familiar with SafeCare BC, awareness is notably lower among home support and smaller operators.
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Use this listening exercise as practice when you're speaking with an employee (or employees) about change.
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The approved work plan describes the key deliverables for SafeCare BC in 2025.
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Strategic Plan 2025-2028
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