Supporting a Colleague in Distress- For Leaders

Join this workshop to learn proactive strategies to build effective relationships with your team members and recognize signs and sources of distress. Participants will review and discuss a process to frame a conversation with a colleague in distress.

Learning Objectives

• Learn strategies to proactively check-in with colleagues and consider the role leaders play in supporting employee well-being.
• Recognize signs and sources of distress and review a process to frame a conversation with a colleague in distress.
• Identify strategies to set healthy boundaries.
• Explore verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support wellness.
• Understand the importance of self-care and discover practical strategies to integrate into your daily routine. 
• Become familiar with resources available to enhance well-being and foster healthier working relationships.

If you would like to register less than 24 hours before this workshop, please email Sarah at sschoeff@uoguelph.ca to request the meeting link.

Facilitated by: Sarah Schoeffel, Wellness Advisor, Human Resources