Leading with Resilience: A 6-Month Journey to Support Mental Health for
Working Professionals
This 6-month workshop series is designed to help working professionals prioritize their mental health while navigating the complexities of today's diverse and high-demand work environments. Each monthly session is 1.5 hrs and focuses on building emotional resilience, managing stress, practicing self-care, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. Participants will explore how to support themselves and their peers, fostering a culture of well-being, inclusion, and equity.
Month 1: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Identify the early warning signs of burnout and stress in high-demand professional environments.
​​
Develop personalized strategies to prevent burnout, maintain energy, and build a sustainable work-life balance.
​​
Learn self-assessment techniques to regularly check in on mental health, focusing on self-awareness and inclusion.
Month 2: Building Emotional Resilience with Inclusion in Mind
Understand emotional resilience and its significance in personal well-being and professional success.
​​
Learn tools to manage stress and adapt to challenges, with an emphasis on equity and inclusivity.
​​
Practice mindfulness techniques that help maintain emotional balance, even in diverse and high-pressure environments.
Month 3: Managing Stress in High-Demand Workplaces
Explore methods to manage stress during periods of high demand and deadlines, especially in multicultural or diverse work environments.
​
Learn how to recognize and address the unique stressors faced by colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering empathy and understanding.
​
Discover ways to stay calm, focused, and supportive of your peers in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
Month 4: Self-Care for Professionals: Prioritizing Well-Being and Inclusion
Examine the importance of self-care in maintaining mental health and well-being in inclusive work environments.​
​
Learn how to create boundaries that honor both personal needs and respect for diverse backgrounds.
​
Develop a self-care plan that balances career demands, personal well-being, and the importance of supporting others.
Month 5: Fostering Mental Health and Supporting Diversity in Your Workplace
Learn how to create a mentally healthy, inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
​
Explore strategies for peers to support one another, fostering a network of compassion and care.
Discover how to address and respond to mental health needs in a way that honours each person’s unique experiences and background.
Month 6: Sustaining Resilience: Long-Term Strategies for Career Success and Peer Support
Build a long-term plan for maintaining resilience throughout your career and supporting peers along the way.
​
Learn techniques to integrate the tools from previous sessions into your daily routine, creating lasting habits.
​
Create an inclusive support network that fosters accountability and well-being, encouraging peer-driven support and collaboration.
