Tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Upcoming Events
Notice:
July 28, 2020 Webinar “Flipping the Switch” will be the last webinar before a summer break, with a tentative return date of September 15, 2020.
About
This free weekly Mental Health Webinar Series (Tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic) has been created in partnership with the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA), Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and Howatt HR. These weekly discussions will examine the key behaviours organizations and individuals can do to maintain Mental Fitness during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Our panelists include Dr.Bill Howatt and Jesse Adams of Howatt HR. Each webinar will be hosted weekly at the same day and time, and provide a 15 minute overview of a key micro-skill that you can do to support charging your mental health battery. After the 15-minute micro-skill review, there will be a 10-15 min Q and A for you to ask your own mental fitness questions
View a Sample of Dr. Bill Howatt’s Powerful Delivery Below
Previous Webinars
July 28 Webinar - Flipping the Switch
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Flipping the Switch
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
July 21 Webinar - Journaling
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Journaling
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
July 14 Webinar - Progressive Relaxation
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Progressive Relaxation
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
July 7 Webinar - Fueling Up With Nutrition
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Fueling Up With Nutrition
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
June 30 Webinar - Prioritizing Sleep
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Prioritizing Sleep
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Presentation : Download the Presentation
June 23 Webinar - Anchoring Your Why
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Anchoring Your Why
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
June 16 Webinar - Mindful Hydration
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Mindful Hydration
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
Article on Mindful Hydration: Link to Article
June 9 Webinar - Engaging in Our Environment
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Engaging in Our Environment
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
June 2 Webinar - Insulating for Irritability
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Insulating for Irritability
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
May 26 Webinar - Suicide Ideation
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Suicide Ideation
Additional Resources
Presentation : Download the Presentation
Working with Your Thoughts Poster : Download
Micro-skills for you to help shift your thoughts when experiencing suicidal ideation.
Suicide Quick Screen : Link
Talking about suicide doesn’t make it worse. It’s an effective way to find a pathway to help and better alternatives. Use this quick survey to help move past suicidal thinking.
Article for Support in the Workplace : Globe and Mail Article
Crisis Services Canada: Link
May 19 Webinar - Feeling Overwhelmed with the New Norm
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Feeling Overwhelmed with the New Norm
Additional Resources
Presentation :
Micro-skills for Finding Calm in our “New Normal” :
May 13 Webinar - Work 2.0 Reboot
Presenter – Dr. Bill Howatt
Topic – Supporting Psychological Health and Safety
May 12 Webinar - Supporting Others
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Supporting Others
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Presentation:
Mental Fitness Plan Template:
Download the Mental Fitness Plan Template
Meditation Resources :
App: Insight Timer
Website/Instagram: Lifestyle Meditation
Instagram: @frequencymind
Article on Compassion Fatigue :
https://www.ceohsnetwork.ca/blog/psychological-safety/compassion-fatigue/
Compassion Fatigue Risk Quick Survey :
https://www.howatthronline.com/quicksurveys/compassionfatigueintro.a5w
May 5 Webinar - Coping with Grief and Loss
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Coping with Grief and Loss
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Presentation :
Howatt HR Addictive Disorders Screen (ADS-10) :
The Addictive Disorders Screen-10 (ADS-10) is a screening tool for predicting potential risk in 10 different addictive disorders.
https://www.howatthronline.com/quicksurveys/adsintro.a5w
Howatt HR Grief Aid Tool :
The stages of grief are similar to those of death, divorce, break-ups, and recovering from addictive disorders. The purpose of this tool is to facilitate awareness of where you are today in the grieving process.
https://www.howatthronline.com/quicksurveys/griefintro.a5w
Talent Canada Article :
Don’t let unhealthy coping lead to a substance use disorder.
https://www.talentcanada.ca/dont-let-unhealthy-coping-lead-to-a-substance-use-disorder/
April 28 Webinar - Social Contagion
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Social Contagion
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April 21 Webinar - Insulating for Anxiety
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Insulating for Anxiety
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April 14 Webinar - Understanding Stress
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Understanding Stress
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April 7 Webinar - Creating Social Connection
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Creating Social Connection
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Presentation:
Article:
The differences between isolation and loneliness at work
Mar 31 Webinar - Gratitude
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Gratitude
Additional Resources
Presentation:
Journal:
A 45-day Program to Create a New Beginning
Mar 24 Webinar - Tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presenters – Dr. Bill Howatt, Jesse Adams
Topic – Tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Episode 1 of our recurring weekly Webinar focused on macro tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as specific tactics related to Mental Health, Stress and Resilience Foundation
Additional Resources
Presentation:
Mental Fitness Index Promotional Poster:
Howatt HR Mental Fitness Index (MFI) Assessment:
Additional Resources
What is the Mental Fitness Index?
A 20- to 25-minute assessment developed by Howatt HR to explore the employee experience in the workplace and the current perception on the degree to which individuals are thriving.
Access the Howatt HR Mental Fitness Index (MFI) Assessment – FREE
Where is my information collected?
The data will be collected by Howatt HR, so your responses will remain confidential, anonymous, and secure. Aggregate data will be collected for a research study that will be published along with research partners Workplace Safety & Prevention Services and the Conference Board of Canada.
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