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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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Psychological Health and Safety

Engagement
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Psychological demands
Balance
Growth and development
Moral distress
Psychological social support
Psychological protection
Psychological self-care
Organizational culture
Protection of physical safety
Civility and respect
Bullying and incivility is a major problem in workplaces, homes, schools, and online. SafeCare BC and its members can play a role in creating safe, healthy, and civil workplaces. Below you will find some resources that will help you, your co-workers, and staff.
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Words matter

Civility and respect, Communication, Organizational culture

Workplace communication improves when teams use strength-based language, I statements, objective words, and curiosity to build trust.

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The power of "I" statements

Civility and respect, Communication, Organizational culture

“I” statements help shift difficult conversations from blame to connection. By focusing on your own feelings, the situation, and its impact, you can reduce defensiveness, improve understanding, and build healthier communication habits at work and...

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Using “I” statements to build team trust

Communication, Psychological Health and Safety

Strong communication is essential for a safe and respectful healthcare workplace. Learn how using “I” statements can reduce conflict, build trust, and support better teamwork during high-stress situations.

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Words matter

Communication, Psychological Health and Safety

Communication is a skill that everyone can practice and improve. This info sheet offers four practical tool you can use to help build health workplace relationships.

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The power of "I" statements

Communication, Psychological Health and Safety

Use this info sheet to learn how “I” statements can be used to shift your workplace communication from blame to connection.

Safety huddle

Supporting work-life balance

Balance, Psychological Health and Safety, Work-life balance

Mastering work-life balance is essential for healthcare safety. Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, manage busy shifts, and improve care for those you support.

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Improving workplace engagement for better care

Engagement, Psychological Health and Safety

The Improving workplace engagement safety huddle positions engagement as a key factor in staff well-being and quality of care. Engagement is defined as a deep connection to work that can be physical (energized), emotional (passionate),...

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Balance
Civility and respect
Clear leadership
Empathy
Engagement
Growth and development
Moral distress
Organizational culture
Participation
PHS leadership
Protection of physical safety
Psychological demands
Psychological injuries
Psychological protection
Psychological self-care
Psychological social support
Recognition and reward
Workload management
Mastering work-life balance is essential for healthcare safety. Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, manage busy shifts, and improve care for those you support.
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Why psychological safety matters in care work  Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful.  You build trust with the people you care for. You support them through illness, change, and loss. You share quiet moments, hard conversations, and sometimes, final goodbyes.  You also face real […]
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Some injuries don't leave a mark, but they change how you show up, how you cope, and how long you can keep going. Psychological injury is often overlooked, but for many workers, it's quietly reshaping their lives.  What is psychological injury, really?  Many might equate psychological injury to simply feeling overwhelmed. But it's what happens […]
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In 2023, Canadians' average productivity decreased by 1.8%, maintaining a three-year trend of yearly reductions (par. 1, 2024). When we think of productivity, we typically equate it with increasing our workload to surpass quotas. However, this approach is unsustainable and often overlooks its impact on our psychological health.   The true secret to productivity lies […]
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Balance
Work-life balance is a state of well-being where individuals can effectively manage their work, home, and community responsibilities.
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