Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an important foundation skill for every workplace. If you ask me "who should take this training?" My short answer is, "anyone who works with people". Add on more urgency if you are a leader, supervisor, manager, want to make a difference in your workplace, or work closely 1-1 with team members or clients. I currently teach 3 versions of Mental Health Fi rst Aid (MHFA). MHFA Basic, MHFA Standard (face to face) and MHFA Standard (virtual).

In today's fast-paced work environment, encouraging team members to take regular breaks throughout the day is crucial for maintaining productivity, well-being, and overall job satisfaction. So how can you encourage breaks at work? I'm a huge advocate for taking the time to rest our minds and bodies. I've noticed in many of my conversations at workplaces lately that the idea of REST makes a lot of people very uncomfortable. Our culture tells us that productivity = constant

In every workplace, psychological safety plays a pivotal role in determining employee well-being and productivity. When psychological safety is strong, employees feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and expressing concerns without fear of retribution. However, there may be "leaks" in this crucial aspect of our work environment that hinder its effectiveness. Let's explore some of these psychological safety leaks and learn how to identify and address them. 1. Organizat

The other day someone told me that I "seem like a very positive person" I smiled a little. It's nice to be seen that way but I will be the first to tell you that my brain is often very, very negative. In fact, our brains have what's called a "negativity bias" - our brains will focus more on the negative things (what's going wrong) than what's going right. As part of my own mental health Journey I've spent a lot of time working on my mindset (and it's really a daily process).

I recently had the absolute pleasure of trying the GutCheck gut health product from NuCliq. This innovative at-home kit allows you to test your unique gut microbiome and receive a comprehensive report on your results! For the past few years I have been very interested in the connection between my mental health and my gut health and have been exploring different options for improving my gut health. What is the gut microbiome? "The gut microbiome plays a very important role i

Reading has always been a supportive tool in my wellness toolbox. I read for personal development. I read for personal growth. I read to learn more about mental health, wellness, stress management, burnout and so much more. If you follow me on Instagram , I often share the books I'm reading and I'm often asked for book recommendations. I have many recommendations, but here are a few that have really stood out on my reading journey. I also share a larger list of my recommende

Our world is filled with sensory over-stimulation and this can lead to fatigue and overwhelm for our nervous system. If you are feeling tired, drained, overwhelmed, stressed like so many of the professionals that I work with, I'm willing to bet that you are lacking in one of the 7 types of rest . 7 Types of Rest Throughout the next few blog posts we'll be exploring the 7 types of rest. Some may be more familiar to you than others. The 7 types of rest include: Physical rest M

I pulled this video from my "archives" (2018) - it was the first time I ever went live and talked about my own mental health journey and experiences. The following year I went on to start my business, become a Mental Health First Aid trainer and now I speak about mental health every single day. I remember this day very clearly. I went "live" from the heart very early in the morning before the start of my work day. I had no script and nothing planned so this isn't a very "po

I recently sat down with Don-E Coady on Rogers TV "Out of The Fog" to chat about wellness, mental health, stress & work! If you missed the episode, you can watch it below. My segment is the first interview slot. Hi, I'm Alison and welcome to the blog. If you’re constantly “on” and running on low,   Resilient   is my free weekly email inbox break you didn’t know you needed. Resilient helps you reclaim your time, set better boundaries, and live with more ease (without guilt).

I was so grateful to have this conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr talking about BURNOUT - a subject that I've been speaking on a lot lately. Be sure to tune in and listen to the episode ! If you enjoy it, Jacqueline interviews all kinds of expects on the subject of burnout and I highly recommend following along, wherever you listen to your podcasts! - Alison Hi, I'm Alison and welcome to the blog. If you’re constantly “on” and running on low,   Resilient   is my free weekl