Free Online Workshop | Exclusive for Public Servants & Policymakers
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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed challenging demands on those working in government. It has also disrupted routines and forced many of us to work from home for the first time in our lives. Meanwhile, constant media coverage means it’s difficult to switch off.
We held this workshop to give you the tools you need to cultivate resilience in your team and maintain your wellbeing and that of others while working remotely.
You’ll hear from mental health professionals and experienced public servants on how to look after your wellbeing whilst working remotely as they share tried and tested exercises, tools and resources.
They’ll also speak about their own experiences of working from home and how to overcome its associated challenges from an individual, team member and leader perspective.
Dr Lucy Atcheson, a counselling psychologist based in London; Todd Lyons, Canadian public servant, Free Agent and podcaster; Ericka Stephens-Rennie, Free Agent on assignment at the Canada School and Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director of the American Mental Wellness Association.
Anyone who is adjusting to working remotely and wants practical tips and insights on how to manage their mental health and support others during this time.
Team charters as mentioned by Ericka:
Virtual Team Charter Guidelines from the Canada School
Team Working Agreements from Mark Raheja, a work coach external to government:.
FlexGC Network Trello board focused on learning resources (updated twice weekly with new resources)
Three questions to end your day with:
What did I accomplish? (Celebrate!)
What is the most important thing for tomorrow?
What am I grateful for?
Three questions for teams:
What’s working? (Celebrate and do more.)
What’s not working? (Do we need to change anything?)
How am I feeling? (How are we supporting each other as human BEINGS not human DOINGS?)
Prevention and Early Intervention cards for Preschool/Elementary, Middle School, High School/Adult, Older Adult
MyBrain365 App powered by Roberto – use code APOL-AMWA for 90 days free!
Tapping App – mention the AMWA in the “how are you working with the challenge” to receive 6 months free!
