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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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Webinar

Rethinking specialized OCD treatment at every stage

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 […]

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 recognize early signs, where to find the right support, and what effective care can look like in both personal and professional contexts.

You’ll leave with practical tools to better understand OCD, support others more confidently, and manage its challenges at home and at work.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify recent advances in specialized treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
  • Discuss practical strategies that can support individuals with lived experience and caregivers before, during, and after OCD treatment.
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Dr Debbie Sookman is an internationally known expert in the assessment and treatment of OCD and related disorders through the lifespan. Dr Sookman serves as the ATF Chair and President of the Canadian Institute for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. She is an Associate Professor at McGill University, in Montreal, and Director of the Canadian Treatment Center for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. Dr Sookman is also an experienced clinical supervisor and held the position of Director of Training in the Department of Psychology at MUHC by repeated appointment for a period of 14 years. Her clinical work and research focus on improving rates of recovery in response to specialized treatments. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Canada, and a Fellow and Certified Trainer/Consultant of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, USA.

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Burnout happens when stress builds up over time, leaving you feeling drained, unmotivated and exhausted. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand the causes, and take practical steps to prevent burnout for yourself and your team.
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December 3 @ 12:00pm
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:
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Research shows that outdoor or nature-based activity provides extra mental health benefits.
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