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Annual Healthy Workplace Symposium: Provincial Event
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What: "Healthy Minds Matter: Taking Action" Workplace Health Symposium
When: March 3rd and 4th, 2010
Where: 89 Chesnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street,
Toronto, ON M5G 1R1
Who: The Health Communication Unit and the Ontario Healthy Workplace Coalition
Cost: 85$/Day, 170$ for both days (paid by cheque or money order only)
Speaker Bios: Click here.
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Join us once again for our annual Workplace Health Symposium in partnership with The Health Communication Unit and the Ontario Healthy Workplace Coalition. This year’s focus is the hot topic in workplaces: Mental Health and Stress jammed packed into two exciting days of education, skill building, information sharing and networking. We will investigate the spectrum of approaches from the upstream to downstream. Topic areas will include mental health promotion and primary prevention, resiliency in the workplace, best-practices and case examples around stress management and much more!
Agenda: Day 1 |
| Wednesday March 3, 2010 |
| 8:15-9:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Welcome and Overview of the Mental Health in the Workplace LandscapeGIS |
| 9:30-10:30 |
The Upstream Approach: Local Leadership in Work Teams, a Gatekeeper of Toxicity and Civility
Presented by: Dr. John Yardley from Metrics@Work and Brock University. Dr. Yardley will explore the idea of toxicity and how it works against productivity and physical and psychosocial health whereas civility and collaboration are key to improving individual and organizational health. Therefore, getting local leadership right is instrumental in improving individual, team and organizational outcomes. Dr. Yardley will present a blend of theory and practice by drawing on 28 years of consulting experience, and analyses from Metrics@Work’s data sets. He will demonstrate through the data that if relationships improve in the workplace by taking an upstream approach, the organization will have strong valued consequences downstream, both individually and organizationally. |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45-11:30 |
The Upstream Approach Cont’d |
| 11:30-12:00 |
Mental Health Policies, Resources and Supports
Presented by: The Health Communication Unit. THCU will discuss and present various examples of policies, supportive environments, programs and resources relevant to mental health in the workplace. THCU will also launch their NEW Information Pack on Mental Health in the Workplace developed in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. |
| 12:00 – 1:15 |
Networking Challenge and Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:20 |
The Midstream Approach: Managing Stress in the Workplace
Panelist Discussion. Managing stress in the workplace is a challenge for many workplaces. Panelists will share their stories about what they have done, what is working, what isn’t and what they have learned when it comes to developing and implementing programs and policies to address stress in the workplace. Tentative speakers from Toronto Public Health, WSIB and Canada Post. |
| 2:20-2:35 |
Break |
| 2:35-4:00 |
The Downstream Approach: Dealing with Mental Health in the Workplace
Presented by: Mary Ann Baynton from Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health. Mental health issues in an organization are often complex. The reasons for not addressing mental health issues effectively include cost, not knowing where to start, and uncertainty about what interventions will yield the desired results. Ms. Baynton will provide a downstream overview of the impact of mental health on the workplace, legal responsibilities of the workplace, approaches and supports for employees with mental health issues and resources to help workplaces provide the right supports and the right culture. She will also help frame mental health in the workplace within the context of the CWHP framework from assessment to planning. |
| 4:00-4:15 |
Wrap-up and Closing Comments |
| 4:40-5:15 |
A Whirlwind Tour of Stretch Breaks and Energizers
Conducted by Tri Fit. Join us for a post-session train the trainer workshop designed to teach participants various stretch break activities they take back to their clients or use in their workplaces. |
| 8:00 pm |
Evening Activity - TBD |
Agenda: Day 2 |
| Thursday March 4, 2010 |
| 8:15-8:45 |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45- 9:00 |
Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:00-10:00 |
The Future of Mental Health Care in Canada: Implications for Healthy Workplace Stakeholders
Presented by Louise Bradley, Chief Operating Officer of the Mental Health Commission of Canada
This session will provide an overview of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and how the MHCC is working towards developing a comprehensive mental health strategy for Canada and a 10-year Anti-stigma /Anti-discrimination Initiative. Louise will review how these activities and initiatives will transform the health system to enhance the mental health, well-being and safety of all Canadians as well as the implications for Healthy Workplace Stakeholders. |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15-11:00 |
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: An Occupational Health and Safety Perspective
Presented by Alec Farquhar, Managing Director of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
Historically, health and safety regulation has not extended to mental health issues. There is now a growing trend to address some stressors through regulation (such as workplace violence and harassment) and workers' compensation. This session will explore the implications of these developments for healthy workplace strategies |
| 11:00-12:00 |
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Wellness Strategy
Presented by Angela Coke, Associate Deputy Minister, HROntario and Ontario Ministry of Government Services and Janet O'Grady, Director, Centre for Employee Health, Safety and Wellness, HROntario
Part of the 2008-2011 Ontario Public Service (OPS) Human Resources Plan, includes the development and implementation of the OPS Wellness Strategy. The session will outline our multi-year strategy that is focused on healthy living, a safe and healthy workplace, and a supportive workplace culture. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:00-1:20 |
The Ontario Healthy Workplace Coalition: Updates and Future Directions
Presented by Janet Carr and Judy Kerling,
OHWC Co-chairs
The OHWC serves to support and promote the importance of using a comprehensive approach to creating healthy and safe workplaces in Ontario. A brief update on our accomplishments to date and the plan for the next year will be discussed. |
| 1:20-2:20 |
From Frazzled to Fantastic! Pathways to Well-being
Presented by Rosalie Moscoe, RHN, RNCP, Wellness and Nutritional Consultant.
In this inspirational, dynamic and fun presentation, you will have an opportunity to recharge your batteries and reflect upon the pace and quality of your daily life. Not only is this seminar packed full of valuable strategies to reduce personal stress and increase energy, it also provides keys to build nutritional mental and physical health. Easy and supportive tips for employers are offered to help boost morale. Participants walk out feeling more in control, uplifted with knowledge to help themselves and others. |
| 2:20-2:35 |
Break |
| 2:35-3:10 |
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS): Discovering Workplace Health Resources on the Web
Presented by Norma Gibson-MacDonald, Manager, General Health and Safety Services, CCOHS & OHWC Resource Integration Standing Committee Lead
This session provides a guided tour of the best and most trustworthy workplace health e-resources - giving organizations the information, tools and resources they need to effectively develop implement and evaluate their healthy workplace initiatives. |
| 3:10-3:30 |
The OHWC Healthy Workplace Strategy and Handbook: The Collaboration & Advocacy Effect in Action
Presented by: Shaun Baylis, Senior Consultant, Human Solutions & OHWC Advocacy Standing Committee Lead
This session is an update on the OHWC collective action and accomplishment of having created a Proposal for an Ontario Workplace Health Strategy. The OHWC has been working on this proposal to support the development of a comprehensive workplace health strategy at the provincial level. As a direct result of the OHWC membership collaboration we have also developed a practical Healthy Workplace Handbook that is intended for use in all Ontario workplaces. It has been developed to support Ontario businesses to initiate and sustain their own healthy workplace programs in order to enhance both organizational and employee health. |
| 3:30 -3:45 |
Wrap-up and Closing Comments |
About THCU's Workshops
THCU provides training and education on a variety of Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion (CWHP) topics such as workplace health promotion program planning, building the business case, situational assessments, healthy policy development, evaluation, sustainability and more. We provide training through three methods: Online Web Training (Webinars), Regional Workshops and a Yearly Provincial Event. If you are interested in receiving more information on THCU's CWHP on-line or face to face workshops please e-mail workplace_admin@thcu.ca.
Online Web Training or Webinars
THCU Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion webinars are now open for registration!
Hard to find time to attend learning seminars? THCU's Workplace Project is running the 2009/2010 series of free webinars starting from September to February. You can pick and choose from any topic; all you need is a computer, a phone and an internet connection!
The CWHP webinars this year were developed to contain more examples and practical tools with a stronger interactive component (participants should be prepared to discuss issues and share ideas). Some of the webinars are more in depth and may require some pre-work prior to the webinar so please read the description carefully.
To view the complete listing of all webinars, click here.
To register for any webinar book on-line, click here.
Book now to reserve your spot!
Note: The intended audiences for the CWHP webinars are intermediaries (those working with /consulting for clients) to support their clients’ workplace health promotion efforts.
HP102: Workplace Health Promotion Online Course
Coming Soon! THCU will launch on online self-study module that will teach participants the fundamentals of CWHP. This will be a free, self-guided course titled Health Promotion 102: Workplace Health Promotion (HP102).
Upon Request Regional Workshops
NEW THCU is now offering regional workshops on comprehensive workplace health promotion (CWHP) to intermediaries in Ontario.
Any coalition or agency in Ontario can be a partner in a CWHP regional workshop. That means acting as hosts and promoters of the event, as well as identifying and arranging local input and content. We encourage hosts to promote outside their organization to community partners and others in their region. Travel and material costs are negotiated on an individual basis. We provide the facilitators at no cost.
Regional workshop requests are fulfilled on a first come, first served basis. We work with groups as small as 30 and as large as 50.
If you are interested in hosting a regional event, please fill out a service request form available online or in pdf format. Please note that we require at least three-months notice to plan and deliver a regional workshop.
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