Occupational Mental Health - The recent focus on ergonomics in the workplace has covered many physical aspects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from their causes, affected areas, incidence rates and control measures. Ergonomics does not start or stop there. For a worker to be happy, healthy and productive, more than just physical disorders must be addressed.

I can assist your company in improving its organizational mental health through:

• Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (evidence-based therapy) - Based on an underlying theoretical rationale, an individual’s mood and behavior is largely determined by the way he or she structures the world. Highly positive outcomes can be achieved for both employees and employer, within a limited time period, depending on the severity of the condition. Cognitive techniques are aimed at identifying and challenging an individual’s specific and learned irrational assumptions. The approach is designed to teach how an individual can recognize connections between cognition, affect and behavior then to substitute more reality–orientated interpretations for their biased thoughts.

• Cognitive Mentoring (conflict resolution) -Conflict can result from a perceived incompatibility of behaviors, objectives, ideas or beliefs. Within any workforce, there will be members of staff or management who, from time to time, will feel the need to express strong emotions, but have difficulties expressing them clearly. Dispute resolution, using cognitive techniques, has proved a powerful tool in the management of interpersonal disputes. I can offer conflict resolution services, utilizing techniques which are similar to those used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My objective is to bring about a shift in awareness, which will lead the parties, in any dispute, towards a framework of understanding and conciliation.

• Communication Workshops & Retreats - Communication is at the heart of all human relations, including those in the workplace. I can help troubled departments and teams increase their productivity by addressing communication problems and by defining and improving communication effectiveness. This training can be tailored to fit your needs - large or small groups.