Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Pain Avoidance and Addiction in High-Stress Environments
Learn how pain avoidance fuels addiction in construction, and discover strategies to support recovery and promote workplace well-being.
Description
In high-pressure industries like construction, pain and stress can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including addiction. Join us for this essential webinar where we’ll explore how pain avoidance fuels addiction and provide practical tools to manage stress and pain in the workplace. Learn how to foster a supportive environment that helps workers break the cycle of addiction.
What You’ll Learn:
- Pain and Addiction Connection – Understand how pain avoidance can lead to addictive behaviors and impact performance.
- Practical Stress and Pain Management – Discover techniques to manage stress and pain without substances.
- Supporting Addiction Recovery at Work – Learn how to create a supportive, recovery-friendly workplace culture.
Why Attend?
- Improve safety and productivity by addressing pain and addiction in the workplace.
- Gain tools for managing stress and supporting recovery.
- Create a healthier, more supportive work environment.
Register now to gain the tools and insights needed to create a healthier, safer workplace.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.
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
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for:
- Construction workers
- Supervisors and managers
- HR professionals
- Safety managers
- Wellness coordinators
- Anyone interested in supporting employee well-being
- Individuals looking to create a healthier, safer work environment
Technical Requirements
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Computer or laptop
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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.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS
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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.
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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.
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Comfortable chair