5 Effective Ways to Deal With Your High-Stress Job
Video from WebMD about how to manage stress at work.
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WebMD
Topic: Employee Wellbeing
This is What Makes People Happy at Work
In this TED series video, This is What Makes Employees Happy at Work, Michael C. Bush shares what makes workers unhappy and ways to foster satisfaction.
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TED
Trauma-Informed Environmental Scan
This two-page checklist offers recommendations for a safe and welcoming social environment. Grantee Data Technical Assistance
The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Workplaces (with checklist)
We can improve employee relations by enhancing workplace peace and providing support following traumatic experiences. This article touches on the principles of trauma-informed leadership approaches, including safety, awareness, attitude, choice, and strength. Scroll down to the Checklist for Trauma-Informed Workplaces for suggestions at pre-employment, during onboarding and orientation, and during ongoing employment.
This company offers online training, courses, and certifications with a “peaceful leadership” approach. See the “Free Stuff” tab for information on their free weekly classes and more.
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Peaceful Leaders Academy
Creating Safe Health Care Environments for Patients and Staff
Recommendations to enhance physical, social and emotional environments to improve feelings of safety, and create an atmosphere that reduces re-traumatization
Strengthening Trauma-Informed Staff Practices
This resource discusses how traumatic events affect families and staff, and offers three strategies to strengthen TIC practices: strengths-based attitudes and practices, reflective practice, and reflective supervision. This document also includes further resources to promote healing, resilience, and family well-being.
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HeadStart.gov
Trauma-Informed Care Interview Questions
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing provides sample interview questions with a trauma-informed approach for employment candidates.
Checklist for Mentally Healthy Workplaces
This checklist reviews the 4 As of a mental health-friendly workplace – awareness, accommodations, assistance, and access. It includes strategies to help employers create and implement policies, programs, and practices that promote greater mental well-being at work.
Positive Psychology in the Workplace
This comprehensive toolkit covers the effects of employing the techniques of positive psychology to increase job satisfaction and work productivity; it encourages a strengths-based approach and a supportive environment. The toolkit goes into depth on PERMA, the essential elements of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments.
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PositivePsychology.com
Employee Wellbeing: What It Is, Why It Matters & How to Improve It
In this article by Gallup Workplace, you’ll learn about the framework of employee wellbeing, the cost of neglecting wellbeing, the connection between burnout and wellbeing, why to prioritize career wellbeing, and how wellbeing stabilizes engagement.
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Gallup