Supporting Stress and Anxiety
in the Workplace:
Practical Training for Leaders
Half-Day Virtual Training for Managers, Supervisors and Leaders
Supporting Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace is a practical, skills-based training designed to help leaders confidently support employee mental health while maintaining professional boundaries and operational priorities.
This program focuses on real workplace situations and giving leaders tools they can use immediately.
Why Supporting Workplace Stress and Anxiety Matters More Than Ever
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Stress and anxiety are now among the most common challenges affecting Canadian workplaces, impacting productivity, engagement, retention, and overall team well-being.
According to Statistics Canada, over 4.1 million employed Canadians (approximately 21%) report high or very high levels of work-related stress. Workload pressures and work-life balance challenges remain the most common contributors.
At the same time, research from workplace mental health organizations shows that:
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Nearly 40% of Canadian employees report feeling constantly stressed.
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About 1 in 4 working Canadians report experiencing burnout most or all of the time.
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Approximately 70% of employees say their workplace significantly impacts their mental health.
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Only about half of managers feel confident recognizing when employees are struggling.
Learn to normalize conversations around stress and anxiety
This is a skills-based session designed for the realities of the workplace. You will learn how to:
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Identify early signs of stress and anxiety at work (before things escalate)
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Respond appropriately as a leader, without becoming a therapist
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Use practical conversation frameworks to guide supportive check-ins
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Create your own meeting or toolbox talks around stress and anxiety
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Reduce fear and uncertainty around “saying the wrong thing”
These tools help create stronger psychological safety within teams.
Many workplace mental health programs focus on awareness.
This training focuses on application and leadership confidence.
You will leave with:
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Real-world workplace scenarios and examples to guide our conversation
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Reusable frameworks and tools that are relevant to your workplace
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Customizable meeting and toolbox talk templates
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Time for questions, discussion, and application
This training is designed for:
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Managers and supervisors
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Team leads and frontline leaders
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Human resources professionals
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Organizations building psychologically safe workplaces
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Employers committed to proactive mental health strategies
Who Is This Training For?
