Health and Wellness in the Workplace University of Ottawa

Overview

There is an undeniable relationship between health and wellness, and the workplace environment. Healthy workplaces benefit everyone: from individuals to management and the overall organization. Work-life balance and stress reduction are key factors in increasing job satisfaction, productivity and reducing absenteeism. People that are valued, respected and satisfied in their jobs have increased confidence and a greater commitment to work.

What you will learn

Here is a sampling of what you will learn during the Health and Wellness in the Workplace course offered by University of Ottawa :

• Identify the basic signs of the most common mental health disorders in yourself and others and build communication skills to discuss wellness openly, non-judgmentally and with empathy to break down stigma and shame;

• Understand how boundaries are used to say ‘no’  and learn six practices and tools to cultivate boundaries that serve your best self;

• Strengthen your resilience and wellbeing by increasing self-awareness, mental clarity and focus and explore strategies to better manage physical, mental and emotional wellbeing;

• Identify the external and internal sources of stress and ward off stress and negative energy around you; and,

• Learn how to work with difficult emotions, the importance of mindfulness of body, feelings and mind, and nourishing practices of self-compassion, loving kindness and mindful speech.

What is the certificate good for?

The certificate assures employers and potential employers that you have met or exceeded the standard they are looking for and are committed to continuous learning. The certificate is issued by the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute, a trusted training provider preferred by many federal government departments as well as public and private sector organizations. The Institute wins respect and acclaim for its cutting-edge learning programs, the exceptional calibre of its trainers, and its real-world focus.

How do I register for the program?