The Other Wet Floor
Monday, October 21, 2024

Morning Session - Newmarket 524 Davis Drive
(Taylor Funeral Home)
0830 - 1130am

Diligent workplaces mitigate physical risk for their people yet when it comes to psychological wellbeing, there are often fewer precautions. This session explores the often overlooked emotional hazards in workplaces. 

The good news is that you don’t have to choose between the career you love and your own wellness.

In this session, JD Gilmour explores the “other” occupational risks of working in any helping profession.

Tickets: $30 each or 3 for $60. 

Newmarket Tickets

The Other Wet Floor
Afternoon Session

Sandbox Centre
24 Maple Ave, Barrie
12:30 - 3:30pm

Sandbox Centre Tickets

Navigating Change With Awareness

Sandbox Centre
24 Maple Ave, Barrie
4:15 - 5:45pm

These days, one of the only things you can expect with certainty is change.

How people experience change -mentally, socially and physically- is unique and can lead to conflict when we don’t have the awareness and skills to manage our dysregulation.

Using the defense cascade model (and more than just a little humour) this workshop answers the questions: “What is change?”, “Why does it feel so uncomfortable?” and

“How can I help myself and my team to manage our reactions in times of uncertainty, to avoid conflict and achieve our goals?”.

 

Navigating Change Tickets $15

About the presenter:

J.D. Gilmour is the manager of Employee Abilities and Return to Work for Health PEI. He leads employee wellness and disability prevention practices, providing guidance on Workers Compensation issues and the duties to inquire and accommodate. J.D. graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2015 with a degree in Psychology and pursued continuing education in the neuroscience of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Central Sensitization, and Chronic Pain disorders as they relate to occupational function.

Outside of his work with Health PEI, J.D. consults internationally on psychological occupational risk and the impacts of organizational design on psychological safety. He is passionate about the accommodation of employees with disabilities, and helping the helpers that support the most vulnerable parts of our communities. 

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Overall, the training was excellent and I would highly recommend this training for other organizations that are involved in group crisis interventions!
Heather EddyCMHA
I feel like I had the communication skills prior, but now feel more confident in using them in crisis situations. I would 100% recommend this course to my co-workers!
Women's' Shelter Worker
Your manner is easy and approachable. You don’t discount anyone’s ideas or thoughts and encourage dialogue amongst the participants. I liked that because I believe the conversations helped to solidify the material in my head.
Mental Health Professional
I was really impressed with how the instructors did not miss a beat when questioned about different processes by people who work in this industry.
Police Officer
Excellent adult education techniques and ability to engage a group of varying careers and experiences
Paramedic
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Good pace, the wit was bang on, and either online or in person is great. The good part about online is that you can go off camera if need be. Good job!
Course Participant
Breaks were adequate and broke up the day making online education much more enjoyable.
Course Participant
I thought virtual learning wasn’t going to be that fun and possibly be dry. However, Steve’s energy was high and he got the class to participate in many of the lessons.
Course ParticipantSearch and Rescue Volunteer
I really liked how you conducted yourself. You are one of the few instructors I've had that was in control of the class at times. Not sure if it's your experience or how you carry yourself, but I felt just intimidated enough to not want to disappoint. Yet you were chill and funny enough that I felt liked and connected. And it goes without saying you know the material inside and out, you weren't stumped or bullshi**ing with any answers. I am really happy to have had you as my instructor
Class Participant
While I prefer in person, the online presentation was just fine, I would say equivalent quality. Your flexibility and adaptability in meeting the training needs of our team, without making us feel like you were doing us a big favour, was greatly appreciated. Several students said you were the best CISM instructor they have had and I agree.
Volunteer Firefighter
Great job overall Steve. You did a great job pulling together the required curriculum for virtual learning. I also really appreciate your flexibility with the scheduling changes due to COVID. It was great working with you.
Course Organizer
Thanks Steve for this training! I really enjoyed having someone outside of our service provide us the skills we can use. I hope to do more training with you in the future.
Correctional Services Worker
I've always appreciated your sense of humour (especially considering the heavy nature of the topics discussed) and your ability to encourage everyone to learn and explore their own thoughts and opinions. You give ample opportunity for discussion, and I've never seen you respond to a comment in a way that would make that person feel silly for saying that, or that would prevent them from providing a response in the future.
What did you absolutely love about the training you received?
"The way you quickly engaged with everybody and made each participant feel comfortable. "
What did you absolutely love about my training?

I enjoy your presentation style, you are very knowledgeable about the subject matter and present it in a way that is relatable and easy to understand. I also found you brought just the right amount of humor the class.
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