Join Us For Trauma-Informed Leadership for Navigating Conflict - a Panel Discussion
October 10th
1-2 pm EST
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A trauma-informed leadership approach...
Workplace conflicts are a common and often disruptive aspect of professional life. However, it's essential to recognize that not all conflicts stem from superficial disagreements or personality clashes. Many are rooted in underlying trauma experienced by employees. Understanding the role of trauma in workplace conflicts and adopting a trauma-informed leadership approach can help organizations reduce conflict, foster healthier working environments, and promote overall employee well-being.
Trauma-informed leadership is an approach that acknowledges the prevalence of trauma in society and its potential impact on employees within an organization. It is based on four key principles:
- Recognizing the Prevalence of Trauma
- Understanding the Impact of Trauma
- Responding with Empathy and Support
- Creating a Safe and Empowering Environment
Trauma can trigger strong emotional responses, which often lead to conflicts in the workplace. Trauma-informed leaders are trained to recognize these triggers and respond with sensitivity. They work with employees to develop coping strategies and offer accommodations when necessary, mitigating potential conflict situations.
Trust is the foundation of any healthy workplace. Trauma-informed leaders create an atmosphere where employees feel safe sharing their experiences and concerns without fear of judgment. Trust fosters open and honest communication, allowing conflicts to be addressed before they escalate.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has identified 13 factors of Psychologically Safe & Healthy Workplaces. Organizations who put them into effect can empower their workers to develop true work-life balance - leading to increased productivity, motivation, and engagement at work.
What We'll Be Talking About
Part 1
How conflict is often emotionally charged, influenced by the past and history and involves strong emotions and positions
Part 2
What trauma is, and what it isn't. Why some people experience trauma after an event where someone else may not
Part 3
Self-regulation - how to support our own emotions so they stay in check before, during, and after a conversation with a colleague
Part 4
Co-regulation - what it is and how it's one of the most effective strategies to keep all parties on track and productive
Part 5
The principles of trauma-informed leadership and how they transform workplaces and relationships between team members
Part 6
Concrete examples and scenarios that demonstrate a trauma-informed approach in action - no matter who the parties are
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District Commander, Southern Alberta RCMP
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Streams Hub Co-Founder
October 10th at 1:00pm EST
2:00pm AST | 12:00pm CST | 11:00pm MST | 10:00am PST
A recording will be made available to all registrants and attendees within 24 hours of the event
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