Mental Health at Work
Conversational Literacy® -
For Leaders
Leadership Training Program
in Support of The Workplace Mental Health Method™
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About The Workplace Mental Health Method™:
The Workplace Mental Health Method™ is a skills-based professional development company that teaches companies, leaders, and employees how to effectively talk about mental health at work. Whether it’s learning how to talk about mental health in the workplace, workplace communication, or how teams can work better together - get the events, training, strategic advising, and consulting your business needs.
To equip employees and leaders with the skills they need for their NEXT conversation. And do it, really well.
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WHY DO LEADERS STRUGGLE WITH TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH WITH THEIR TEAMS?
They don’t know how and don’t want to get it wrong.
Thousands of leaders have told us they know workplace mental health is important. And, lack the skills, education, and training they need to talk about it. In support of The Workplace Mental Health Method™ we created a custom leadership workplace mental health training program for that.
Mental Health at Work Conversational Literacy® - for leaders
Pick the mental health skills you want your leaders to learn - we’ll take care of the rest.
Who Is This Training For?
✔️ The Workplace Mental Health Method™ proprietary B2B leadership development certificate program is designed for all your comapny's leaders. From first-time leaders to middle managers, to your senior leadership team.
✔️ Leaders will learn critical education from an expert facilitator, engage in individual reflection and group round tables, and upskill to learn how to talk about workplace mental health.
✔️ This live-facilitated course is available both in person and virtually. In English, German, French, and Spanish soon to follow!
Why Do Leaders Need Workplace Mental Health Training?
✔️ In today’s workplace, leaders need to know how to talk about workplace mental health as part of their leadership development. This leadership mental health training program gives leaders actionable education and essential leadership tools to talk about mental health at work with their teams.
✔️ Whether you’re an HR professional who wants to provide a leadership training program for your leaders, or you’re a leader who knows that you and your colleagues need to learn these important skills - we’ve got you covered.
✔️ This training gives leaders targeted access to a consolidated training program based on all of Melissa Doman’s work, with material sourced from her LinkedIn Learning courses, books, workshops, and thought leadership - all rolled into one.
Ready to get started? Get in touch here!
WHAT LEADERS WILL LEARN
Knowing how to talk about mental health at work is an essential leadership skill. It’s a critical part of fostering a healthy, productive work environment. It’s not optional - it’s necessary. Leaders have the power to shape workplace culture, support their teams, and promote their own well-being, too.
HOW OUR PROGRAM HELPS LEADERS
This first-of-its-kind program is designed for leaders who are committed to their professional growth and creating a mentally healthy workplace. This interactive, workplace mental health leadership program is tailored to leaders who want to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and have meaningful, productive conversations. This program empowers leaders to address mental health confidently and effectively in the workplace by teaching them:
- The Why: The importance of discussing workplace mental health
- The How: The practical tools and strategies to have open, productive conversations about mental health in the workplace.
- Critical Perspectives: How to approach workplace mental health conversations with a well-rounded and balanced view. As the world and workplace continue to change.
Customize your program - choose from 6 interactive modules THAT will teach your leaders:
Module 1: Understanding Mental Health at Work
Leaders will learn the different aspects of mental health, stress, mental illness and how they impact employee well-being and productivity in the workplace.
- Building the Right Knowledge
- Why Personal Meanings & Social Perceptions Matter
- Changing Assumptions about Mental Health (and Mental Illness) at Work
- Why Mental Health Language Matters
- The Strengths and Challenges of Mental Health Struggles at Work
Module 2: How To Reduce Conversation Roadblocks
Leaders will learn about internal and external obstacles that may prevent conversations about workplace mental health, and how to address them.
- What makes it harder to talk about mental health at work?
- Outside of Work Factors (i.e., culture of origin, country of origin, family, religion, gender, age, etc.)
- Inside of Work Factors (i.e., unwritten rules at work, company culture, leadership behaviors, communication standards, etc.)
Module 3: How To Talk About Your Mental Health As a Leader
Leaders will learn how to talk about their mental health as a leader and the importance of leadership mental health and the impact it has on their ability to lead effectively.
- The Emotional Challenges of Leadership
- The Importance of Self-Permission and Accountability
- Conversation Do’s & and Don’ts
- Tailoring Conversations To Different Audiences
- How To Share Their Story
- What To Do If Conversations Go Wrong
Module 4: How To Support Your Colleague's Mental Health
Leaders will learn how to support their leadership peers workplace mental health and the importance of leadership community for healthy leadership.
- Why It’s Critical to Support Your Fellow Leaders
- How To Set Expectations and Boundaries
- How to Start the Conversation with a Leadership Colleague
- Conversation Best Practices
- How To Manage Suicidal Disclosures
Module 5: How To Talk To Your Team About Mental Health
Leaders will learn how to talk about mental health with their team and how to create a mentally healthy team culture that promotes conversations about mental well-being.
- How to Set the Tone In Your Team
- How to Have the Conversation With Your Whole Team
- How to Have the Conversation 1:1 With Team Members
- What To Do if The Conversation Goes Wrong
- How to Talk To Your Team About Mental Health in a Remote Setting
- How To Handle Suicidal Disclosures
Module 6: How To Talk About Mental Health During Times of Change
Leaders will learn the connection between societal shifts, mental health, the Future of Work, and how leaders can apply these lessons to support their teams.
- The Mental Health Impact From Rising Stress and Social Division
- How to Talk About Mental Health At Work During Times of Crisis and High Stress
- Understanding the Mental Health Experiences of Marginalized and Impacted Communities
- How to Create Space For Conversations After Community-Specific Events
- How To Share As a Leader From an Impacted or Marginalized Community
Contact us to customize your program!
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR AND THE FOUNDER OF THIS PROGRAM
Facilitator
Meet Aurelia Hack, M.Sc.
Lead Certification Program Facilitator & Instructional Design Associate - The Workplace Mental Health Method™
Aurelia holds an M.Sc. in Psychology, B.Sc in Psychology, and helped bring this course to life by gathering Melissa Doman’s entire career’s worth of work into this actionable training program for leaders. As a published author with an extensive background in Occupational Psychology and years of experience empowering organizations to talk about mental health in the workplace, she’s committed to helping leaders develop the confidence and skills they need for talking about mental health at work.
Program Founder
Meet Melissa Doman, M.A.
Melissa Doman is an Organizational Psychologist, former Mental Health Therapist, author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health At Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well) and Cornered Office: Why We Need To Talk About Leadership Mental Health, and Founder of The Workplace Mental Health Method™.
Melissa has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health at work, team dynamics, and communication in the workplace. This course, a result of her entire life’s work, is an extension of this goal. Because Awareness Is Great – Action Is Better™️.
FAQs
Q: Is the course virtual or in person?
A: Both!
Q: What if I’m not a leader?
A: While the content will be most relatable if you are currently in a leadership role, this program is also for anyone who is preparing to take on a leadership role.
Q: What languages is this program available in?
A: Yes, the course will be available in English, German, French, with Spanish soon to follow.
Q: Who can purchase this course?
A: This course can only be purchased by businesses for their leaders.
Q: Will I receive a certificate for completing all of the modules?
A: Yes! You will be emailed a Certificate of Completion (pdf).