The post Covid-19 workplace – Coping with the new normal (part 2) PART 2 Mental Health Mental health issues can be triggered (or worsened) by the COVID-19 pandemic, as we know. Whether working remotely, or back in the workplace, employees need to feel psychologically safe and healthy. Here are a...
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The post Covid-19 workplace – Coping with the new normal (3-part blog) PART 1 Physical Health During these challenging times employers want to be sensitive to their employees physical, mental, and financial health. The first blog in this series will look at how employers can support employee physical health at...
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Supporting the Less Resilient During Transition As we begin our slow transition into our new normal, there will be those who are less resilient and who struggle to re-engage after weeks of COVID-19 isolation. Those who can’t wait to return to “normal” may push up against those who are resisting...
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Resiliency During Transition Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly after a difficult situation. Resiliency will be critical over the coming weeks and months as we adjust to our new reality. However, our resiliency is influenced by such factors as age, past traumas, coping abilities, and the level of direct...
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The Three Stages of Quarantine and Crisis Management The global pandemic has certainly caused havoc and disruption on a scale many of us have never imagined, let alone experienced. We have all had to make difficult decisions and changes that have impacted our social lives, financial stability, and mental health....
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The Power of Touch As the pandemic deepens, we may experience increasing isolation and growing feelings of loneliness. Scientists have known for decades that human touch and connection is not only linked to our mental wellbeing but to our physical health as well. Studies have shown that touch reduces pain,...
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Anxiety and Depression Spikes Over 1800 Canadians were interviewed by Mental Health Research Canada about their mental health, both before and after COVID-19. There has been a significant increase in self-reports of anxiety with 5% saying they experienced high or extreme levels of anxiety to 20% just five weeks after...
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Covid-19: Positive Impact Covid-19 has really brought out the best in most people. Neighbours are friendlier and more willing to chat. More parents are outside walking and biking with their children. And it’s impossible not to be moved by the outpouring of support for essential workers at 7:00 each night....
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