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This guidance is important to note when supporting storytellers sharing personal stories about their lived experience(s), especially with mental illness. Establishing spaces and boundaries that create protection, safety, and mental and emotional well-being for story owners is essential. #MentalHealthMonth #Storytelling #StrategicSharing #DEI

In Mexico, regulations obligate employers to address labor violence and promote a 'sense of belonging.' This should not only be approached as a "labor concern" but rather as a work culture compliance matter, which involves much more than just labor regulations. Professional MindCare will launch a self-assessment tool that measures a company's compliance with international standards and local regulations (Canada, US, and Mexico). Let’s make genuine efforts to foster an inclusive work environment and ensure that every employee feels they belong to your work culture. The pride colors in our logo help, but they don't guarantee we know how to manage people and maintain a good community environment for everyone. Visit: professionalmindcare.com #Podcast #FullInterview #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkCulture #PeopleManagement

The rise in negative feelings about body image, online challenges, and shrinking aspirations is indeed disheartening. However, it's also an opportunity for us to listen and support these young minds. It's our collective responsibility to create a nurturing environment where they can flourish. Let's engage in meaningful conversations, offer mentorship, and empower them to address the challenges they face, including environmental concerns. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #socialmedia https://lnkd.in/gFMNDCt4

This TedTalk highlights the uniqueness of individuals, not just in the context of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national identity, or any other identifying factor, but the uniqueness that stems from our humanity. Our humanity can be based on the sum of our lived experiences, personalities, global perspectives, self-concepts based on intersectionality, including the traumas that inform our decision making, life choices, including our career choices and what made us go into the field of DEI, social work, mental health counseling, etc. As a former educator, this TedTalk speaks to the importance of multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction. As a former mental health professional, this TedTalk also speaks to the importance of being trauma informed and what that means for our humanity, not just in the context of the workplace, but society in general.

Shedding light on the power of mental wellness for women this International Women's Day. ✨ Join me as we navigate the journey of empowerment, resilience, and self-care. #SerenityStudio #mentalhealthsupport #womensday2024 #MentalHealth #selfcaretips #YouMatter #counseling

How many times have you said, "I wish I had taken a chance on that" or "I wish I could have done that"? So many of us find ourselves living our lives for others and pushing the things best for us to the wayside. Then, there are others that want to do things in life but are too afraid. I know this is resonating with a lot of you reading this. So, what are you going to do about it? Comment 👇 Like. Share. If you're a woman needing help with taking the next steps, DM me "NEXT STEPS". #inspiredsteps #empoweredwomen #nspireucoaching

How can we start to break down the stigmas and create environments at work where men feel supported? Andrew Walker, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Ardonagh Advisory highlights the importance of understanding the difference between empathy vs sympathy and how engaging in empathetic conversations can make such a significant difference to those potentially struggling. Watch the full discussion of our Mind Matters panel event here >> https://lnkd.in/ek8zzyfT #mindmatters #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #movember #empathy

We've all found ourselves in this situation at least once in our careers - at the edge of our seats during a meeting, an idea bubbling up. Yet, we retreat into silence, stopped by the fear of being judged, overshadowed, or worse, ridiculed. Navigating the path of self-advocacy can indeed be a daunting task. Especially for those who've had their spirits dampened in the past. However, I firmly believe that resilience is key for overcoming this challenge. Over the years, I've been fortunate to have a supportive community around me. Each time I dared to venture into unfamiliar territory or express an intimidating perspective, I've had allies who fortified my courage. That's the magic of a supportive community. Julie Ketover, JD, PCC and I have been leaning into an idea that recently “bubbled up” for us and that is to create community for women who don’t have what we have each cultivated over the years. A platform where individuals facing similar obstacles can band together to surmount them. While finding such support within an organization can often be a matter of luck, even in its absence, external communities like ours can arm you with the tools you need to become a self-advocate. You can then bring these insights back to your workplace and potentially pave the way for others. More to come on this, soon. In the meantime, if the idea of a community like this sounds interesting to you, please jump into our FREE webinar on 4/25 at noon. Link : https://lnkd.in/dmhmXXTX #Communication #Webinar #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfAdvocacy

We're pumped! - Anushka will be speaking at the Public Sector Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit! 🚀 She'll be in discussion with some amazing women Nasalifya Namwinga, Aisha Aboulfadil GAHRI & Dr Nadia C. for a Panel Session on "Empowering women of colour: solutions for self" ❤️✨ They'll be discussing: • How can women of colour overcome internalised racism and stereotypes that can affect their self-perception and confidence? • Exploring the impact of code switching on your mental health and the long term health and how to work with the psychological exhaustion and burnout • How can women of colour overcome systemic barriers such as racism and sexism in the workforce? • What are some effective strategies for self-care and mental health that women of colour can practise? • What advice would you give to young women of colour who are struggling with their identity and self-worth early in their career? • How can we navigate microaggressions and work together when skinfolk are not kinfolk and overcome barriers from community?

"We're working with young people that we expect to have therapy, counselling, look at their mental health and wellbeing, and build them with all of the different tools - not only to make them resilient but to have the strategies to make the best decisions possible. But we don't ever go on that self exploration." Stand-out leader Craig Pinkney, criminologist, youth specialist and chief executive of Solve: The Centre for Youth Violence and Conflict explores why self-exploration is so important for #SystemsChange and what it means to be anti-racist in our latest Roots to Change Podcast. https://lnkd.in/gAK4zc4x