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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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Guidelines & Regulations

Guidelines and Regulations

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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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Webinar

A Brief Journey Into Vicarious Trauma

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 […]

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 of the webinar, you will have a clear understanding of what vicarious trauma is and how it shows up personally and professionally. You will also have some ideas about how you might manage it for yourself and as an organization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Spot the hidden signs of vicarious trauma in yourself and others.
  • Discover how trauma exposure can secretly impact your mind, body, and spirit.
  • Unlock powerful personal techniques to conquer vicarious trauma.
  • Explore innovative organizational strategies to create a supportive, resilient community.
Speakers

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Amanda Thiessen is a therapist, coach, and educator who works with individuals and organizations who are struggling to manage workplace mental health and relational issues like burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, abrasive leadership, and targets of bullying & harassment. She has worked in caring professions for the last 25 years – the 8 years specifically with organizational issues. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Social Work, and an Organizational Coaching Certificate.

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November 13 @ 11:00am
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. 
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Meal planning is a small act of self-care that makes a big difference—helping you eat well, reduce stress, and feel your best even when life gets busy.
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October 23 @ 11:00am
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.
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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.
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