Understanding Self-Care: More Than Just a Buzzword

In today’s fast-paced world, self-care has become a buzzword often thrown around in casual conversation, but what does it truly mean? Is it merely a trendy hashtag or a genuine practice that can transform our lives, particularly in high-stress fields like construction?

In this enlightening 1-hour webinar, we’ll delve deep into the true essence of self-care and debunk common misconceptions that diminish its importance. You'll discover that self-care is not just about pampering yourself with a spa day—it's about nurturing your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, especially in a demanding work environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Defining Self-Care: Understand what self-care truly means beyond common stereotypes.
• Debunking Myths: Explore misconceptions about self-care that hinder its practice.
• Importance in the Workplace: Discover why self-care is crucial for maintaining safety and productivity, especially in high-stress environments like construction.
• Practical Strategies: Learn actionable techniques to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.
• Building a Supportive Culture: Understand how to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being of all team members.
• Real-Life Applications: Hear examples of self-care practices you can use in the field.

Join us as we uncover the critical role self-care plays in enhancing resilience, improving safety, and fostering a positive workplace culture. We’ll equip you with practical tools and strategies to integrate self-care into your daily routine, ensuring you and your colleagues can thrive both on and off the job site.

Important Note:

We encourage active participation in this workshop, which involves interactive elements such as polls, word clouds, and 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/professional advice. 

There are no prerequisites for this course

This course is ideal for anyone involved in the construction industry, including:

• Construction Professionals: Workers, supervisors, and managers looking to enhance their personal well-being and productivity on the job.
• HR and Safety Officers: Individuals responsible for employee health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives within construction firms.
• Team Leaders and Project Managers: Leaders aiming to foster a positive team culture and improve team morale.
• Mental Health Advocates: Professionals interested in promoting mental health awareness and strategies within the construction industry.
• New Entrants to the Industry: Those new to construction who want to understand the importance of self-care in a demanding environment.
• Anyone Seeking Balance: Individuals seeking practical tools and strategies to better manage stress and maintain well-being in their professional and personal lives.

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, cell phones may not be adequate. 

• Windows 10 or Mac iOS  

2. 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. The 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.  

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

4. Comfortable chair