Ready to tackle violence prevention in healthcare? Discover our immersive, scenario-based training that identifies hidden risks and boosts your team's competency!
Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
MSI prevention is the focus of the 2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative. Learn how to protect long-term care staff and improve your safety outcomes today!
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
Discover a wide array of eLearning courses that provide convenient, self-paced learning experiences tailored to suit your schedule and individual pace.
This course aims to help nurses understand these responsibilities and impacts and how they can develop trust, be more engaging, and keep everyone safe at work.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
Kitchen working conditions vary from those of a private household where you are the only cook to large commercial kitchens where you are preparing meals with an entire team. Either way, kitchens are full of safety hazards and it is important to understand what they are and how to avoid them.
Violence in the workplace can take many forms—verbal, physical, or even psychological. And in healthcare, it happens more often than many people realize.
If you’re a member of a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, this online self-paced course will provide you with systematic and practical guidance to ensure that your committee gets the most out of your health and safety meetings, while following occupational health and safety legislation in British Columbia.
Qualitative Fft Tester Training has been developed in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and CSA standards. This course is an online, self-paced course with a virtual skills assessment demonstration component
When you drive as part of your job, whether that's going on the occasional errand or driving every workday from appointment to appointment, the vehicle becomes your workplace. And this means you have responsibilities to keep yourself safe and healthy.
Les vaccins jouent un rôle important dans la prévention et le contrôle des infections. Ils peuvent contribuer à assurer votre sécurité et celle des autres sur le lieu de travail, à la maison et en public.
Les vaccins jouent un rôle important dans la prévention et le contrôle des infections. Ils peuvent contribuer à assurer votre sécurité et celle des autres sur le lieu de travail, à la maison et en public.
In this self-paced, online course you will learn how to build resilience, manage stress, and prioritize your mental well-being—at home and in the workplace.
SafeCare BC is committed to providing outstanding professional development for continuing care workers in BC as well as connecting continuing care workers to other professional development opportunities.
Mental Health First Aid Certification provides comprehensive training to prepare participants to respond to a wide range of mental health challenges and crisis situations.
You've completed your mandatory 8-hour training—now what? Many committee members know the theory but struggle to apply it confidently in real workplace situations. This advanced course transforms safety knowledge into decisive action, giving you the practical skills to identify hazards, conduct effective inspections, and lead meaningful change on your team.
Using the fundamentals of motivational interviewing, this workshop will help you have conversations with respect and curiosity that make others feel heard, supported, and valued.
Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. Learn to manage stress, build resilience, and recognize mental health changes in yourself and your team. This course provides practical tools to help you thrive in your demanding but rewarding role.
Increase your awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace & encourage mental health conversations by transforming the way participants think and talk about mental health and mental illness.
Help prevent the leading cause of injuries in long-term care. Our 2-day workshop gives you the coaching skills to teach safe handling in your workplace, reducing injuries and building a stronger safety culture. Become a leader in workplace safety.
Are you already familiar with violence prevention techniques, but want to share your knowledge and expertise with others at your workplace? Are you looking to train your staff in a cost-effective and efficient manner?
Are you a care worker that faces the risk of violence during your work day? Do you have the tools and training needed to de-escalate unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations?
This introductory or ‘fundamentals’ Occupational Health and Safety course will introduce new committee members to the basic principles of workplace health and safety.
Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Do you lead a multidisciplinary team who support those living with dementia? Do you want to better understand the challenges of Alzheimer’s and how it can affect a someone? Do you want to learn ways you can better care for someone with the disease?
In this energetic and engaging webinar, Dr. Stephen de Wit explores the hidden human dynamics that impact workplace culture, burnout, and team wellbeing.
This session invites participants to explore the connection between cultural safety, psychological safety, and quality care in long-term care settings.
Communication skills can be refined and advanced throughout your life. It all begins with bringing awareness to your patterns and having tools to adjust them.
In this session, you’ll be introduced to the 3C Model (Catch on, Consider, Create), a simple framework to help you pause, process, and respond with intention.
This compassionate webinar is designed to help participants better understand the grieving process and learn gentle, practical ways to cope with loss, and healthy strategies that support healing over time.
This free, interactive session is your space to bring forward real questions, real challenges, and real workplace scenarios. Whether you’re navigating regulatory requirements, strengthening your JOHS Committee processes, integrating psychological health and safety, or working through implementation barriers, our consultants will offer practical, real-time guidance. No formal presentation — just an open conversation, with an […]
International Women’s Day began over 100 years ago as part of the global struggle for women’s equal rights, including in employment. While women have made significant gains in the workforce, progress toward gender equity has largely stalled over the past two decades. Importantly, women’s experiences in Canada are not uniform—race, ethnicity, and other social identities […]
Explore how proper nutrition can boost stamina, and navigate shift work challenges with realistic, budget-friendly solutions that fit into your busy life.
This webinar is designed for adults with ADHD, leaders who support them, and organizations seeking to become more inclusive and manageable for everyone.
Practical, evidence-based guidance on what women can do to reduce their risk and recognize early warning signs, supporting both personal well-being and the health of those in our care.
Gain practical strategies to integrate energy management into your leadership style and learn techniques to help teams enhance focus and build resilience.
Trauma-informed organizational culture is key to psychological safety. Learn concrete tools to shift from reactive to responsive and help care workers thrive!
Explore a four-part framework for personal energy management: identifying energy leaks, optimizing how you invest energy, learning to build it back up, and understanding how energy flows through relationships.
Continuing care professionals face stressful and emotionally demanding situations every day. Over time, these experiences can build up and make it harder to care for ourselves and stay connected to others. This ongoing stress can affect our nervous systems and lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and unhealthy coping strategies.
This refresher presentation is designed to strengthen your OHS confidence, sharpen your committee skills. It can be credited toward your eight-hour annual education requirement.
Join our webinar to learn strategies for identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to improve your mental well-being. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This webinar explores Daniel Goleman’s six leadership styles and explores how we can develop alternative leadership styles and how to apply them strategically to navigate different team dynamics, crises, and organizational changes.
This session explores how integrating arts and creativity into everyday care practices can enhance connection, communication, and well-being for older adults—particularly those living with dementia—while enriching the experiences of their caregivers.
Just as the body requires maintenance, so too does the mind. In this session, you'll develop an understanding of what mental hygiene is and how it can support our well-being.
Explore how principles from aviation and nuclear energy can be applied to healthcare delivery, and how AI, if designed and implemented with human factors, can help tackle some of healthcare’s hardest problems.
Learn trauma-informed and equity-focused strategies from the study “Building Psychological Safety in Care Work” and see how they can be used in any care setting.
Reconnect with your inner world using a blend of visual art, gentle movement, and creative writing. Explore what self-care means to you, not just as a routine, but as a meaningful relationship with your own well-being.
This session invites you to reflect on your core values and explore they define a deeper sense of purpose. By aligning with our core values and anchoring to a strong sense of purpose, we become more resilient, motivated, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.
Healthy aging doesn’t begin at 65, it begins now. This seminar invites participants to see aging not as an end-stage, but as an ongoing, daily investment.
Burnout can take a serious toll—not just on individuals, but on entire teams. In this session, we’ll explore how stress shows up in care work, how to recognize the signs early, and most importantly, how to break the cycle. You’ll walk away with simple, practical strategies you can use right away to protect your well-being […]
In this empowering and practical webinar, Dr. Bryn will share realistic, science-backed strategies to help care workers protect their physical and emotional health while on the job. Whether you're supporting residents, managing a busy care team, or juggling the demands of shift work and caregiving at home—this session will offer accessible tools to reduce stress, […]
This presentation is for anyone impacted by OCD, whether you live with it, support someone who does, or work closely with individuals in care settings. Tailored especially for caregivers, health care assistants, and long-term care workers, this session offers real-world insights and the latest research on OCD across the lifespan. Together, we’ll explore how to […]
Participants will also gain insight into the adoption of AI in clinical and research settings, as well as the emerging role of agentic AI in future projects.
Care work is physically and emotionally demanding and finding time for intentional movement can be difficult. Yet, heart health matters, especially for those who spend their days caring for others. Physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, each week. But what […]
When was the last time you truly listened to what your emotions were trying to tell you? In a world that often encourages us to push through, power past, or simply ignore our feelings, we're missing out on one of our most powerful tools for navigation—our emotional landscape. Yet learning to tend to our hearts with the same care we give our physical health can transform not just how we feel, but how we connect, decide, and move through the world.
This webinar invites participants to reflect on how their work influences them, both positively and negatively. Through guided reflection, practical strategies, and discussion, we’ll explore how to mitigate the challenges while nurturing the benefits of our work, empowering us to remain engaged, energized, and effective.
Using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), the session introduces five conflict styles and offers real-world tools to navigate tension with clarity, confidence, and care.
In the age of constant connectivity, a digital detox refers to a deliberate break from screens and digital devices to restore mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Our lives are increasingly dominated by technology, which can lead to digital fatigue, decreased focus, heightened anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. A digital detox offers a […]
Sleep can feel out of reach when your life is full of shifting schedules, high stress, and constant demands. This webinar is designed to help you reconnect with rest, even when life feels overwhelming. You will explore how stress and irregular routines impact your nervous system and learn simple, effective techniques to reset, recharge, and […]
Explore strategies for maintaining engagement with injured workers, creating proactive return-to-work plans, and overcoming the challenges of modified duties, clear communication, and claims management.
Discover how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to build inner resilience, helping you stay calm and centred amidst high-stress work and life demands.
Join us for a live demo where we'll show you how to safely transfer residents with the SARA Lift – the tool that’s changing how we think about sit-to-stand lifts.
Join us for this important webinar on the latest updates to Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, now in effect as of February 3, 2025.
This webinar will help participants understand why speaking up can be difficult and offer practical strategies for articulating needs and values in a productive way.
Dr. Cousins will share her expertise on integrating mental health initiatives with EDI principles, offering actionable insights and practical strategies to create a thriving, inclusive environment.
Are you ready to cultivate a psychologically safe and thriving workplace? Join us for the final session of our "Conversations with Leaders" webinar series on February 19, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Join us for a one-hour engaging and interactive webinar designed for managers and leaders who want to strengthen their communication skills for navigating challenging conversations.
The BC Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and more.
Join us for an insightful and supportive webinar designed to address the growing challenges of burnout and vicarious trauma among care staff across all roles.
Join us for a one-hour, interactive webinar that focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively support clients and their families facing mental health challenges. It covers essential topics such as recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, fostering trust and empathy in communication, and developing strategies for supporting […]
Join Vikki for an insightful webinar that delves into the nuances of vicarious trauma and burnout, exploring how the spiritual and ethical challenges of our work impact our well-being and our ability to uphold dignity and social justice for our clients. We’ll differentiate Collective Care from traditional self-care, emphasizing the importance of community support in […]
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 […]
Join us for an engaging and practical webinar with Yolanda Wang, a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer, as she explores how the food you eat affects your mental health. Yolanda will share the latest research on the connection between your diet and brain function. She’ll also provide simple tips for fitting healthy eating into […]
In this session, participants will learn about a real-life WorkSafeBC case study where a long-term care home resident exhibited challenging behaviour that resulted in unintended physical injuries to a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). After recovering from their physical injuries, the HCA continued to experience health challenges related to PTSD and mental health. This case study chronicles […]
We all occasionally miss the clues when interacting with others … maybe during conflict, or because of stress or inexperience (you're new to your role or the organization, or it's a new resident or family, or new staff). It's normal. Except sometimes it's not so helpful and you may sense it's a growth edge, either […]
Have you integrated the new first aid requirements that came into effect on November 1? Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 11 a.m. – noon for a WorkSafeBC webinar on the new occupational first aid requirements. This session is designed to help you understand and implement the necessary changes. Join us, to learn more […]
We are taught how to read, write, do arithmetic, and ride a bike from a young age. However, many of us are not explicitly taught the critical skills of emotional intelligence - the ability to understand, acknowledge, and respond to our own and others’ emotions. And yet, without the ability to understand and regulate our […]
In our second session, “How Does Low Social Intelligence Contribute to Incivility?” Mary Ellen Sanajko will lead an interactive exploration of social intelligence (SI) and its crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture. We’ll discuss how a deficit in social intelligence can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and ultimately, incivility, impacting team dynamics and safety.
Did you know that more than 50 different diseases or conditions can lead to young onset dementia? Join us to watch and discuss a powerful short film featuring Elaine, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia at just 47 years old. In this session, we'll delve into Elaine’s journey, exploring her personal experiences and the […]
In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, […]
Led by Dr. Ryan Todd, founder of headversity. Compassion fatigue is a growing concern in high-stress professions, often leading to emotional exhaustion and decreased productivity. In this session, Dr. Todd will delve into the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, offering practical strategies to manage and mitigate its effects. Learn how to build resilience, foster […]
Although the words stress, burnout, and trauma are spoken about more than ever, what exactly do they mean, and what do we do about them? In this 45-minute presentation, Dr Hillary McBride, Registered Psychologist, will provide helpful and accessible information about the nature of stress, burnout, and trauma, including how they are distinguished from each other, and what […]
Working in caring professions, especially when we are exposed to other people’s trauma, can leave us with our own physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. In this webinar we will briefly look at how being exposed to trauma can affect us and what we can do about it individually and as organizational communities. By the end […]
Join us for an informative drop-in session with safety experts to discover how SafeCare BC resources can enhance workplace safety. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, explore available resources, and learn how SafeCare BC can support you in creating a safer work environment. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and improve your […]
Want to show your commitment to health and safety—and save a bit of money? The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is a voluntary WorkSafeBC program that recognizes and financially rewards employers that have proactively elevated their health and safety beyond the legal requirements. Join us on October 24 for an overview of the COR program. […]
Join us for a 30-minute info session with Advica Health! Learn how to skip the long wait times, access top-tier mental health support instantly, and improve your team’s wellness and productivity. Don’t miss out—register now for the September 24 session.
Join us on Thursday, September 19 from 10 - 11 a.m. for a WorkSafeBC webinar on preliminary assessment rates for 2025. The webinar will also provide an overview of injury rate trends and show how your premiums can be reduced by creating safer and healthier workplaces and helping injured workers recover. This is your opportunity […]
Find out how Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) affect caregiving work. Share experiences and learn how our identities affect caregivers’ and patients’ experiences in healthcare settings. How can we make our services more accessible to diverse populations? How does social identity affect aging? What simple things can we do to improve our workplace for clients […]
In this one-hour session with registered Nurse Sosa Eweka, we explore the question: "How much does stress impact how we show up every day?" Drawing from her extensive experience in healthcare, Sosa will share personal anecdotes and practical tips to help you thrive in your role. Learn to navigate the challenges of heavy workloads and […]
July 3, 2024 topic of discussion: Understanding Moral Injury This meeting will connect managers and leaders in care organizations across British Columbia. These monthly leadership meetings respond to the many challenges those care organizations voiced. Stretched to their limits with staff shortages, fatigue, and meeting the demands of their work are a few of these […]
Let’s embark on a comprehensive exploration of the diverse neurotypes within your workplace ecosystem! Looking through the lens of neurodiversity, we see that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, are natural variations in how individuals think, learn, and experience the world. Join Lisa Lewis for an interactive workshop featuring insightful discussions and […]
Drawing on his lived experience as a person with a disability who works from home and who uses caregiving services, Andrew will explore how we can make caregiving spaces accessible for clients and consumers alike. We’ll look at different aspects of disability management, approaches to accommodations, and consider how these can impact psychological health. We […]
Language is a powerful tool! When used positively, it can reduce stigma, support our mental wellness, and provide an environment of support and inclusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn the principles for inclusive language, and how you can use those principles to create a positive work culture and support others working against stigma. Learning Objectives:
Having safe, healthy, and inclusive workplaces should be a basic goal for all employers. However, many workers view their workplace as being very unhealthy or even toxic. So why is there a disconnect between this basic goal and reality? In this session, Dr. Day will explore the key elements of a safe and respectful workplace […]
In this introductory workshop, Jennifer Aberman will help you learn how to manage stress and prevent burnout using evidence-based mindfulness practices. Join us for an hour of practical and accessible exercises, engaging videos, and time afterwards for reflection and discussion. What you will learn:
The session will highlight two amendments made to the Worker’s Compensation Act and provide an overview of the new legal requirements for both employers and workers.
Unconscious Bias is a topic that – though not new – is certainly getting more attention recently with the focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. All of us carry unconscious bias in us, and this alone is not necessarily a bad thing. However, recognizing and working to address it is critical to […]
In this webinar, we’ll explore the nature and profound impact of chronic pain in the workplace. We’ll also analyze factors contributing to chronic pain and share evidence-based, practical strategies specifically tailored for caregivers. We hope to empower caregivers with occupation-specific insights and equip them with tools to prevent, manage, or address chronic pain in their crucial roles.
Learn about the ways trauma and stress can impact healthcare professionals and practice helpful coping strategies in this one-hour discussion about trauma and healthcare.
This webinar will provide you with a strategy for making it easier to participate in difficult conversations and respond to the difficult questions that often arise in healthcare settings. Exploring the VERS method (VERS: validate, explore, respond and share)
This one-hour webinar will provide participants with key strategies and tools for managing and resolving interpersonal and work-related conflicts safely and respectfully. It is ideal for professionals at all levels seeking to enhance their conflict resolution skills and promote a positive and collaborative work environment. Participants will learn how to navigate conflicts effectively, ensuring that […]
In this eye-opening presentation, Joe shares the critical role family and community support played in helping him overcome a lifelong struggle with substance use disorder and mental illness.
We are all complex individuals and supporting neurodiversity should be in conjunction with supporting the needs of everyone on the team; drawing on her journey and expertise, she will delve into the importance of communication and how simple adjustments can foster production, retention and team culture.
In the 1980s, Joe Roberts was homeless in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Overcoming trauma and a history of emotional challenges, within twelve years, he went from Skid Row to CEO. Learn how to respond to difficult emotions during stress, challenge, and change. Research on effective emotional transition shows that individuals, businesses, and organizations need the right […]
In this interactive one-hour webinar, we will explore how to manage irregular income and budget it to avoid the cost of financial stress. This is intended for hourly, seasonal, commission, contract and/or self-employed individuals.
Nobody was born knowing how to manage money and knowing how to avoid the cost of financial stress. Many parents didn’t discuss money at home, and money management wasn’t taught in school. Learning how to manage money the hard way is, well, hard. It doesn’t have to be that way. Creating a monthly spending plan […]
Childhood pain can take many forms and come in varying degrees. Examples include neglect, abuse, parentification, growing up with controlling or judgmental parents, not feeling heard, not feeling loved or cared for, being punished or reprimanded, not feeling safe, or perhaps parents having too high expectations of you. Childhood pain can also come from something […]
In this webinar, Dr. Heather Cooke provides an overview of findings from a 2018/19 research study examining workplace incivility and bullying in two long-term care homes. The 35-minute presentation is followed by a question-and-answer period.
Working in health care, can be a challenge at the best of times. However, working during a pandemic has introduced unparalleled layers of stress and anxiety into our long-term care workplaces.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn specific resources such as daily self-care plans, just-in-time techniques and strategies for maintaining healthy coping strategies.
This webinar provides an overview of the principles of psychological first aid, including what collective care means and how you can help others responsibly.
During this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn more about acute and chronic stress and explore effective stress management strategies, especially for caregivers.
In this interactive, reflective webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to help them de-escalate situations in which patients and family members are distressed.
Learn about the mental health tools and resources that are available for leaders to help support workers and themselves, as well as the actions employers can take to promote psychological safety in the workplace.
. Learn about the signs and symptoms if someone is struggling, strategies for maintaining positive mental health, and the tools and resources available for workers to take care of themselves and to promote psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Based on teachings from the BounceBack®: Reclaim Your Health program (a free CBT coaching program for Canadians experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression), this webinar will cover key skills practitioners can use to pause and reflect on their own well-being. Topics discussed will include:
This session will explore some common suicide myths, how to use destigmatizing language when talking about suicide, and some essential tools to respond to someone who discloses thoughts of suicide.
Workers may experience both vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience at the same time. This webinar explores how to mitigate the impacts of vicarious trauma.
This session addresses the relationship between stress and fatigue and what you can do to help maintain your health, your relationships, and your sanity!
This webinar, presented by Dr. Heather Cooke, Rhonda Croft, and Trish Giesbrecht, discusses the importance of civility in the workplace and strategies that employers and staff can use to create a more collegial work environment.
Learn specific resources such as daily self-care plans, just-in-time techniques and strategies for maintaining healthy coping strategies with our experienced specialists.
SafeCare BC is excited to partner with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to bring you this 45-minute webinar. We will cover how dementia affects the brain and impacts communication and behaviour as the disease progresses. In this session, you will learn about: The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia What to expect – the progression […]
SafeCare BC is excited to partner with the Alzheimer Society of BC to bring you this 45-minute webinar. We will cover the basics about behaviours common among people living with dementia and provide health-care providers with strategies to deliver person-centred care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, you will learn about: How dementia affects […]
Be able to better manage and understand trauma responses and reactions in the workplace.
Know when to call in your provider to assist in a debrief.
Learn how you can use supportive conversations and resources to support your employees who may be struggling.
SafeCare BC is excited to partner with the Alzheimer Society of BC to bring you this 45-minute webinar. We will explore how building successful relationships between people living with dementia, their families and continuing care providers is an important way to deliver good quality, person-centred care. In this session, you will learn about: The experiences […]
Ready to tackle violence prevention in healthcare? Discover our immersive, scenario-based training that identifies hidden risks and boosts your team's competency!
To empower workplaces that provide care to create a culture of safety through evidence-based education, advocacy for safer workplaces, leadership, and collaboration
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