Long Term Care Workshops

Workshops for Long Term Care Staff

Mental PPE in Long-Term Care: Arming Yourself with Psychological Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Over the last several months, we have faced unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been forced to fundamentally change our personal and professional lives, and are trying to work, live, and accept a “new normal”.

What will these workshops provide me?

Although compassion is at the core of support services, it can be difficult to find, maintain, and/or cultivate compassion for others (or ourselves!) during periods of distress, change, and uncertainty. The question then becomes not only how to find compassion for others, but how to use it for ourselves to stay well and help manage compassion fatigue, burnout, and our own mental health.

Module 1 – Setting the Stage: Mental Health in the Context of COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed and disrupted all aspects of our life, putting increased stress and demands on us and our mental health. In this module we will explore and discuss why and how COVID-19 impacts our mental health and how we can use mindfulness as a strategy to combat stress.

Module 3 – How Self-Compassion Can Help You Stay Well

How do you treat yourself when you are going through a tough time or make a mistake? Do you show kindness towards yourself, or, like many, engage in negative critical self-talk? Although we often give kindness and compassion to friends, family, and colleagues when they are struggling or make a mistake, we rarely give ourselves the same level of compassion or kindness. This module explores what self-compassion is comprised of, how to practice it, and why it is important to be able to manage stress and our overall well-being.

Module 5 – Staying on Track

We often know or are aware of what we need do to help ourselves stay well and manage stress, however, it can be difficult to do it consistently over time. Being able to practice these strategies and being as consistent as possible are key to helping theses become effective and lasting stress management techniques. In our final module, we will review all the material and concepts that we have learned throughout the other modules and discuss ways to help you stay on track.