{"id":2693,"date":"2020-07-13T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2693"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:26:42","slug":"how-can-i-help-my-team","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\/resource\/how-can-i-help-my-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Help My Team?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThese are challenging times. Whatever you\u2019re feeling is OK.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Acknowledge and Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acknowledge that something happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the facts without going into details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen and provide an opportunity for discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHere are some ways that can help keep us safe right now\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inform and Remind<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help your team check-in with themselves about their mental health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasize the importance of taking care of themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind them about using healthy coping strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share available resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHow else can I support you?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Respond and Follow-up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observe your team and follow-up with members in the upcoming hours, days, and weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk the talk by modeling healthy coping strategies and seeking help if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When to use it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following exposure to any potential stressor or workplace incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any time the stress level is high in the team after any immediate threat has passed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThese are challenging times. 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