I am learning that there is a common misconception that Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is solely about crisis response. While it does provide critical skills for recognizing and assisting individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, MHFA also emphasizes self-care, prevention, an...
This blog is cross published at Covenant Workplace Solutions (Original Publish Date July 24, 2024)
In the US Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being (Fall 2022), five essential components, grounded in science and human needs, shape the approach: Protection from Harm, ...
A priceless gift you may consider offering any time of year is the gift of nonjudgmental listening. In a society where the paradox of loneliness prevails1 despite our digital connections, the art of truly connecting through nonjudgmental listening becomes priceless.
If you are one of the 3 million+...
With a 20-year career in worksite health and well-being programs, I have witnessed how employers invest in employee happiness and health. I gained a lot of expertise in determining effective and ineffective approaches. My experience leading a successful team in this field sets the stage for my passi...
Were you ever trained in First Aid or CPR? Many of us were as a requirement for summertime jobs (think babysitting or lifeguarding), in school, or as a part of workplace training. The ultimate goals are to “preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent further injury, and promote recovery.”1 As laypeo...
