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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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WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
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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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Health and Safety Matters - September 25, 2025

Psychological Health and Safety

Discover practical tips to strengthen workplace culture, support mental health, and make everyday life a little easier. In this issue: how to build belonging at work, simple meal-planning strategies, big member savings on Mental Health...

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Debriefing critical incidents

critical incident debriefing

When a critical incident impacts your team, it's vital to have a safe space to talk and heal. Our critical incident debriefing tools provide leaders and frontline staff in BC's long-term care and home support...

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The high cost of silence: Why feeling unsafe at work hurts everyone 

Psychological demands, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological injuries, Psychological protection, Psychological self-care, Psychological social support

Silence at work is rarely just a lack of words; it’s a signal.   When people feel unsafe, they do not stop talking because they have nothing to say. They stop talking because expressing their thoughts...

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Why people need to feel safe

Protection of physical safety, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological protection

Every person who walks into your workplace shares the same fundamental human need: to feel psychologically safe. This isn't about individual histories or personal struggles—it's about a basic requirement that affects how all human beings...

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The incivility epidemic: Why workplace rudeness is on the rise and what we can do about it 

Boundaries, Bullying, Burnout, Civility and respect, Emotional Intelligence, Growth and development, incivility, Mental Health, Moral distress, Organizational culture, Psychological demands, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological injuries, Psychological self-care, Psychological social support, Resilience, Self-care, Self-talk, Stigma

It often starts small.  A co-worker cuts you off during a report. Someone ignores your “good morning.” A team member sends a blunt message with no context. It’s not as obvious as yelling or name-calling,...

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Self-talk

Psychological self-care, Self-care, Self-talk

Self-talk is the inner dialogue that shapes how we see ourselves, especially in moments of stress or challenge.

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Communication
Motivational Interviewing
Learn how to use "I" statements to manage your own stress response and reduce internal conflict, fostering a sense of calm during challenging discussions.
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Strength-based communication is a simple yet powerful way to build trust, solve problems, and improve relationships in long-term care. By focusing on strengths rather than shortcomings, we create a more collaborative, respectful, and psychologically safe workplace.
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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.
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Leadership is not just what you say, it's how you show up.  Nonverbal signals are already speaking for you before any policy is shared or a meeting begins. A calm presence in a crisis, steady eye contact in a tough conversation, or the simple act of being fully present without distractions can carry more weight […]
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In this webinar, we will explore how strength-based communication creates a supportive environment where people feel heard and valued. 
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What we say matters—but what we don’t say often speaks louder. 
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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.
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Leaders, join us for an interactive session to explore social intelligence (SI) and safety culture.
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Q&A with Shannon Kenning
September 10, 2019
Good communication is critical for any relationship. It’s especially important in the workplace.  We had a chance to talk with Shannon about the importance of good communication.
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