Mental Fitness in the Workplace; an Approach to Promoting Psychological Wellness Pre-conference Workshop Monday, April 15TH 2013 1-5pm Holiday Inn Express 2515 Mountain Rd, Moncton, NB E1G 2W4 Salon A-B-C This Workplace Wellness Pre-conference Workshop has evolved from employers and stakeholders to the public and private sector coming together to support the implementation of a comprehensive workplace wellness approach within the province. As a result the New Brunswick Workplace Wellness Community of Practice was created in May of 2012 to support these efforts. This event will be of interest to delegates from workplaces in any stage of implementation of workplace wellness initiatives (leaders, early and late adopters) and stakeholders that support employers in the implementation of workplace wellness initiatives. Participants will come together to learn about how taking a mental fitness approach can impact psychological wellness in the workplace. The objectives of this Workplace Wellness Workshop are to: 1. Introduce participants to the concept of Mental Fitness in the Workplace 2. Review the new Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace 3. Share workplace wellness initiatives currently being employed in NB that impact mental fitness and psychological wellness 4. Provide participants with resources that support these initiatives Who should attend? Workplaces that are part of the New Brunswick Workplace Wellness Community of Practice as well as those that have existing workplace wellness initiatives or have an interest in developing a workplace wellness initiative are welcome. Stakeholders that support employers in the implementation of workplace wellness programs, are also invited to attend Agenda at a glance:
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Presentation: Impact of Mental Fitness on the Workplace Review: Canadian Standards Association guidelines for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace introduced in January 2013 – How can we use this in our workplace? Panel discussion: How are you addressing mental fitness and psychological wellness in your workplace? What initiatives are working for you and what results have you seen? Presentation: Tools for your Toolbox Official Launch of the New Brunswick Workplace Wellness Community of Practice
Please fill-out the Registration form and return by e-mail no later than Thursday April 4 th, 2013 to wellness-health@gnb.ca Note: There will be no registration fee to attend this Workplace Wellness Preconference Workshop.
REGISTRATION FORM * Required fields
1. Please enter your contact information: Name:
Brenna Coles
Organization /Company:
Horizon Health
Address :
135 MacBeath Ave.
City/Town:
Moncton
Province:
NB
Postal Code:
E1C 6Z8
Email Address:
Brenna.Coles@HorizonNB.ca
Phone Number:
857-5591
2. Accommodation:
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For reservations, please communicate with Holiday Inn Express at (506) 384-1050 or Casino New Brunswick reservations department at 1-877-859-7775.