Navigating Grief and Trauma in the Workplace: Building Strength Through Resiliency

Navigating grief and trauma in the workplace is crucial for fostering a supportive and resilient environment. This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of what grief and trauma are, how they differ, and how they can coexist. You’ll learn to recognize the signs of grief and trauma in yourself and your colleagues and discover practical strategies for offering support both personally and professionally. 

We will also delve into building resiliency, exploring how individuals and teams can develop and maintain resilience in the face of adversity. 

Key takeaways include: 

• Understanding the differences and similarities between grief and trauma.
• Identifying common reactions and symptoms in the workplace.
• Developing effective strategies to support colleagues experiencing grief or trauma.
• Communicating with sensitivity and compassion.
• Implementing personal and professional coping strategies.
• Building and maintaining resiliency in individuals and teams.

 Join us to gain valuable insights and tools to create a more resilient and empathetic workplace culture.

Important Note: 

We encourage active participation in this workshop, which involves interactive elements such as polls, word clouds, multiple-choice questions, and the ability to submit questions to the presenters. To ensure a safe and confidential space, we want to highlight that you will have the option to interact with us anonymously using the interactive platform Slido.

Your privacy and comfort are of utmost importance, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels free to engage openly. If you have any concerns or questions about anonymity or the interactive features, please feel free to reach out to the ICBA Training Team at training@icba.ca

Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.  

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar   

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.  

There are no prerequisites for this course.

In the construction industry, the following individuals would benefit from attending this webinar:

• Site Supervisors and Foremen: To recognize and address signs of grief and trauma on-site and support their teams effectively.
• Project Managers: To implement strategies for managing emotional and psychological challenges among team members.
• Human Resources Professionals: To develop and enforce policies that address grief and trauma in a high-stress work environment.
• Health and Safety Officers: To integrate mental health support into existing safety protocols and practices.
• Construction Workers: To gain personal insights and coping strategies for managing grief and trauma, both on and off the job.
• Company Executives and Leadership Teams: To foster a supportive and resilient workplace culture and implement top-down initiatives for mental well-being.

This webinar is designed to help those in the construction industry better understand and manage grief and trauma, creating a more supportive and resilient work environment.

1. Computer or laptop 

• This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate. 

• Windows 10 or Mac iOS  

4. Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. Minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.  

5. A quiet space with minimal distractions - microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.    

6. Comfortable chair