Educating minds to enhance wellbeing
Did you know it is now a legal requirement to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace!? In order to successfully manage psychosocial hazards it is important for workplaces to conduct what is known as a psychosocial risk assessment. Read below or contact Well Minds Work to find out more about the psychosocial risk assessment process!
Yesterday Dr. Emma Richardson represented Well Minds Work in the launch of the “Lift the Tone” Campaign initiated by the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).
This campaign aims to encourage a respectful approach to raising concerns and complaints with Councillors and Local Government representatives.
Join us: Sign the pledge and help create a strong and united community!
https://lnkd.in/gzWqKRth
We have had the privilege of travelling to Langkawi, Malaysia for EMDR Structural Dissociation Training with Dr. Roger Solomon at the Pelangi Beach Resort. Here we learned important lessons related to our clinical work.
Although work related, we did not miss the opportunity to practice what we preach and take some valuable time for self-care; with a balance of learning and skill development with relaxing at the pool, absorbing the amazing culture, getting to know other inspiring partitioners and most of all spending time with our important people (i.e. each other).
We encourage you to think about how you can take a “mini holiday” to rest and recharge. Whether that be losing yourself in a novel, having a lounge room “sleepover” or perhaps even booking in your next actual get away (where-ever this may be).
At the end of 2024, Dr. Emma Richardson partnered with Tackle Your Feelings and the Dyl & Friends Podcast to create several mini podcast episodes on thinking traps! Thinking traps are common unhelpful patterns of thinking which can increase feelings of anxiety and depression. The thinking traps covered in these Teach Me, Pls episodes include Catastrophising, Jumping to Conclusions, Shoulding and Musting, Overgeneralising, and Mental Filtering. Take a listen or watch the episodes by clicking on one of the below links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5HtvZriEVvQoqmmoxmGEyc?si=2e7161128617409a
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUO8WMfkuRoSoqyMqfC-k2cjOCzKd0dSO
Over the past few weeks we have been learning about Thinking Traps through videos with Dr. Emma Richardson. Thinking traps are common unhelpful patterns of thinking which can increase feelings of anxiety and depression. Some of the thinking traps covered include Catastrophising, Shoulding and Musting, Overgeneralising, and Mental Filtering. Check out how to use “Thought Challenging” questions to address these and other common thinking traps in the image below.
Click on the link below to listen to co-founder of Well Minds Work Dr Emma Richardson discuss the thinking trap of Catastrophising
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C__17fjRlso/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Yesterday was R U OK Day!
However, here at Well Minds Work we encourage you to ask R U OK? any day – because life happens every day.
A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.
To find out more about how to have this type of conversation, check-out the R U OK? website: https://lnkd.in/guhQkQG
Happy Workplace Manners Day 2024!
Today, let’s take a moment to appreciate the psychological power of good manners in our professional lives.
Good manners aren’t just about politeness—they’re a crucial part of a positive workplace culture that enhances productivity, reduces stress, and fosters better collaboration. When we practice kindness, empathy, and respect, we create an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated.
So today, let’s celebrate by committing to small, meaningful gestures that make a big difference. A “thank you,” a thoughtful email, or even a friendly smile can transform our workplace atmosphere.
Share your favourite workplace manners that make a difference in your daily routine!
Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting time for expectant parents. Nevertheless, perinatal mental health issues around the time of a newborn are more common than you think. This is more than feeling a little down or worrying from time to time and can have a significant impact on parents and infants.
If you want to learn more about identifying, preventing and managing symptoms of perinatal mental health issues get in contact with Emma or Jess at [email protected] or 0421 798 891
Image sourced: PANDA
It’s Dry July!
Many Australians are forgoing alcohol this month to support fundraising for cancer support services. This is a great cause and we encourage everyone to get involved. In addition to events like Dry July, we also recommend more consistenly cutting back alcohol intake by having AFDs (alcohol free days). These can be benefical for both your physical and mental health.
Check out the infographic below to find out more about these benefits!
