In this video, Ben Porter walks us through the Team of Life a simple exercise that involves mapping the people in your life onto a football pitch.
Give it a try. You might find someone worth reaching out to. 💛
In the lead up to World Environment Day, we're resharing advise from Environmentalist Sarah Chiles on what we can do now to secure our ecosystems: https://t.co/sdYc9pFqBU
Happy New Month! ✨
A reminder that we have plenty of free resources to help you thrive at work, including
🪫 Burnout
🗣️ Addressing polarising issues
😤 Working in high stress environments
🛫 Supporting staff during evacuation
And more 👉 https://t.co/F5zk31qRCP
We've made our training courses as user-friendly and accessible as possible, so that you and your team can learn and be ready to face the challenges and opportunities that come your way.
Learn more: https://t.co/Q6jMdYUlu4
We've built a free library of resources covering everything from anxiety and burnout to grief, stress and workplace culture.
Many are available in multiple languages, including Arabic, French, Spanish and more.
Take a look 👇
https://t.co/kpMUlK3MEE
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
If you or your team are responding to the hashtag#Ebola outbreak in The DRC or Uganda, we're thinking of you.
We've pulled together a set of resources and services that may be useful right now: https://t.co/nushMLrYOn
Stress, anxiety & depression can quietly erode morale and productivity. Our Mental Health Awareness for All training helps your staff spot the signs, support each other, and build a more compassionate workplace.
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/UTY6fygbfj
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
"The lamenting process isn't a one-off."
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Ben and Leanne explore grief.
Whether it's leaving a country, a role, or a way of life, loss doesn't follow a timeline. And we can't just ignore it.
How do you create space to grieve?
"AI has no option but to give you a solution. I don’t think it has the capacity to say “I don’t know” or “We don’t have enough to go on yet.”" https://t.co/3YBueLge86
Did you know that exposure to other people's trauma affects those who work to support them?
Diana from our team recently completed her thesis on vicarious trauma among humanitarian workers in Juba, South Sudan.
Here's what she found: https://t.co/CAyrPuRJ4T
The latest on our blog...
🤖 AI & Counselling: The possibilities and dangers
😤 How to Handle Workplace Conflict
🫴 The Middle East Crisis: Support For You & Your Team
📏 Understanding Clinical Perfectionism in Humanitarian Work
And more ➡️ https://t.co/gJYH96HiG1
Is the news and social media causing you to feel overwhelmed and fearful? 📱
If so, you're not alone. Here's what you can do about it:https://t.co/PTMUoQHWuT
If your team is going through a tough time and can't figure out what to do next, we'd love to hold a space to help you take stock and plot a path forwards 👉 https://t.co/OPbAR7eFlO
"The route to healing — the therapy part of therapy — is drawing near, attending to, and empathising with painful experiences. That takes time, sensitivity, and human connection." https://t.co/qFYdB0Sv2X
We often get asked what we think about the ability of AI to provide counselling support to individuals. It’s a fast-moving matter, but we asked our Psychosocial & Wellbeing Lead to share some of his current thoughts.
Here’s what he told us. https://t.co/YXENltt6yi
"By taking a break and choosing to find small or big things for which you are grateful, it can help change your internal dialogue, and help you see new possibilities." https://t.co/4CP2XNmvno
"Instead of focusing on what you haven't finished, it’s important to constantly ask yourself how you can pass on your knowledge to the next person, so that the work not only survives (which should be the least of what you want) but grows."
https://t.co/YP7GUzWQsX
If you're a woman working in the aid sector, we would love to invite you to a safe space where you'll experience genuine community, and get meaningful support on how to adapt and cope with adversity.
📅 Tuesday, 12 May
💺 Book your spot today: https://t.co/6b3l9yyKUU
Did you know that being curious about someone’s perspective—even when you completely disagree—can be a total game-changer in resolving conflict?
Why not try it this week?