Come reconnect with peers and colleagues at the NMC BC Managers Connect Days. We will explore a Trauma Informed approach to Mental Health in the workplace and we will discuss effective conflict resolution.
Date and Time
Tuesday, November 21 2023, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location and registration
Abbotsford Arts Center Auditorium 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC
Language
This event will be in English.
To note that the events will not include simultaneous translation services. Participants will be able to submit their questions in the language of their choice and a moderator will help with translation.
Agenda
8:00 to 9:00
Welcome & Networking
9:00
Opening Remarks – Land Acknowledgement
9:00 to 12:00
Trauma-Informed approach to mental health in the workplace
Recognizing and approaching mental health challenges in the workplace through a trauma-informed lens.
There is a cultural shift in today’s workplace that aims to embody inclusivity, connection and trust. As a manager, having a trauma-informed approach will contribute to an employee’s sense of confidence, achievement and purpose while fostering better workplace relationships. In this phase, we will focus on identifying trauma and mental health challenges, how to meet employees where they are, and practical tips for hard conversations around mental health. Not only is a safe and healthy work environment a fundamental right, but it minimizes conflict, increases performance and contributes to staff retention.
What actions can you take when responding to mental health challenges within your teams, and how can you maximize the resources available to you and your employees.
Take trauma-informed practice out of your toolbox and put it to practical use. This phase will allow participants to apply the skillsets discussed in Phase 1 through various scenarios and interactive options. We will also discuss as a group the importance of self-care, how to tap into available resources and creating a strong support network.
Facilitated by Rachel Richardson, Susette Clunis and Nicky Hadwell. Restorative Practitioners trained in Trauma Informed Practice. CAF Restorative Team – DND
12:00 to 13:30
Lunch & Networking (not provided)
13:30 to 15:00
Resolving Conflict Effectively
This workshop aims to enhance the professional capacities of managers and aspiring managers by providing them with foundational information on conflict theory and management.
Facilitated by Amanda Vistman from the Department of Justice.
15:45 to 16:00
Closing remarks
Mixer
An optional mixer will be organized in collaboration with FYN – More details to follow
Moderators and Speakers Bios
Susette Clunis (she, elle) Stakeholder and Engagement Lead, Restorative Services Practitioner, Restorative Services Professional Conduct and Culture, National Defence
Susette Clunis is a restorative services practitioner with over 25 years experience working in various settings including community conflicts, workplace restoration, gang violence and victim -offender mediations.
Ms. Clunis has served as the executive director for three organizations and is the founder of two Community Mediation Programs in Ontario that serves thousands of community residents. She was also instrumental in setting up one of the first Private Information Court in Ontario.
Susette possesses a Bachelor of Science and Engineering and a Masters in Leadership. Susette is currently the Stakeholder and Engagement Lead in the Restorative services Unit within CPCC. She was involved in the initial implementation of Restorative Services in DND.
Nicky Hadwell, Restorative Services, Professional Conduct & Culture, National Defence
Nicky Hadwell is a Restorative Services Practitioner in the Department of National Defense with over 20 years of experience in Conflict Resolution and Management. She has worked in various international settings and handles complex cases such as sexual violence, mental health and addiction and intimate partner violence for a community restorative justice organization.
Nicky is part of the Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, a Board Member of the Vancouver Island Regional Restorative Justice Association and a Workshop Facilitator trained in Satir’s Transformational Systemic Therapy. Nicky conducted her master’s research on the Lived Experiences of Safety and Insecurity of Street Children in Masaka, Uganda and has a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies. She holds a Certificate in Leadership and Negotiation from Harvard, Working with At-Risk Youth, Gangs and Child Soldiers from Dalhousie University. Nicky has received awards and a scholarship for her contributions to the community, academic leadership and sustainability.
Amanda Vistman, Senior Informal Conflict Management Practitioner, Justice Canada
Amanda Vistman joined the Government of Canada in 2005 with the Correctional Service of Canada. She started her career in CSC working with the offender population and most of that time as a Behavioural Counsellor at Fraser Valley Institution for Women. Amanda went on to work in Informal Conflict Management with CSC for 7 years before coming to Justice in 2019. She has a BA in Sociology and Justice & Law Enforcement from the University of Winnipeg and has completed the Conflict Resolution: Mediation/Third-Party Intervention Certificate, the Associate Certificate in Leadership and Conflict Resolution Certificate and the Applied Leadership Certificate at the Justice Institute of BC. Amanda recently completed her coaching certification through Erickson Coaching International. In addition to formal education, Amanda has been trained in peace making circles, restorative justice, and transformational team building. She is also a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and is certified to facilitate Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator workshops. Amanda has extensive experience and a passion for developing and facilitating training.
Camille Beausoleil (she/her), Executive Director, National Managers’ Community (NMC), Government of Canada
In May 2023, Camille was appointed as Executive Director, National Managers Community (NMC), where she will work to promote the needs and interests of federal managers to public service decision-makers. Prior to this, Camille was Assistant Director, Learning and Product Development Team within the Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces Directorate at the Canada School of Public Service. She has been with the School since 2018, having worked in various positions both operational, in Curriculum Management as part of the Registrar’s Office, and more strategic, as Chief of Staff to the Vice-president of the Public Sector Operations and Inclusion Branch.
Camille joined the federal public service in 2008, having previously worked at the Department of Canadian Heritage and the National Capital Commission, in a number of management and project management roles. Camille holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as professional certification in HR Management and lives in the National Capital Region.
Resources
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