CFA’s new wellbeing workshop series is designed to support members to build resilience, learn how to have wellbeing conversations, build awareness of trauma and recognise changes in their own and other’s mental health and wellbeing.
Delivered by CFA’s Organisational Wellbeing team, the one-to-two-hour, face-to-face workshops include videos, practical information and personal stories from CFA members.
The workshops are the next stage in the rollout of a suite of training designed to increase understanding of psychological health and safety and the range of support available to CFA members.
There are six workshops available
Mind Matters: Building Resilience - Learn resilience building strategies and self-awareness techniques including breathing and grounding. Learn positive psychology strategies including addressing mind traps and building your five ways to wellbeing. Target audience: All CFA members
Checking In: Wellbeing Conversations - Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing conversations at CFA. Learn how to prepare for and approach a supportive conversation using a five-step guide. Target audience: All CFA members
Leaders Checking In: Wellbeing Conversations - Understand your responsibilities as a leader in supporting psychological health and safety. Learn how to recognise changes, check in with your team members and provide ongoing support using a five-step guide. Target audience: CFA leaders
Navigating Trauma - Gain awareness of trauma and how it can impact individuals, teams and communities. Recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma and learn how to support recovery. Target audience: All CFA members
Navigating Grief and Loss - Learn about the impact of grief and loss and recognise the signs and symptoms. Explore the concept of growing around grief and learn about available supports. Target audience: All CFA members
Leading for Wellbeing - Learn about the importance of psychological health & safety at CFA and your responsibilities as a leader. Understand the benefits of leading with psychological safety front of mind, and learn practical strategies to support CFA members. Target audience: CFA leaders
“Prioritising and investing in our mental health and wellbeing has never been more crucial as we navigate through the challenges of our daily lives,” Manager Organisational Wellbeing Suzanne Leckie said.
“For our members, and anyone in emergency services, good mental health is the foundation of resilience especially as we get closer to the fire season.
“We say it a lot, but it is always true: our ability to protect and help others starts with protecting and helping ourselves.
“Good mental health is vital for decision-making and capability, and it has a ripple effect on those around us; fellow CFA members, family and the community at large.”
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