Contribute to psychological safety at work
Psychological safety doesn't just come from the top. Team members need to take responsibility for creating a better environment for each other. Here are some ideas on how you can normalise the mental health conversation within your community.
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Be there and lend a listening ear
When the people around us are hurting, the natural thing to do is to try to take away the pain. But sometimes, the words spoken aren’t going to heal the way we hope. Sometimes, the way to make it all better is to listen.
Being a good listener, often referred to as "active listening," allows you to build relationships and ensure understanding with the people around you. Although listening seems like an intuitive ability, here are several things you can do to improve your listening skills.
Talking about mental health can be difficult. Talking about it with someone who has their guard up might seem impossible. Even if they are reluctant to open up about their mental health struggles, there are still ways you can show up for them.
How do conversations support mental well-being?
Conversations are an essential aspect of relationship building and communication. They could be light-hearted, serious, heartfelt, or even just for fun.
How to hold space for others without internalising their struggles
There are times when holding space for others is all someone needs at that moment and can be a boost to their mental well-being.
Do your part to support others
As the natural response to a loss of a loved one, grief can overwhelm a person as they move through a range of emotions. Here are some tips that can help you reach out to grieving colleagues with compassion and empathy and support them through difficult times.
Disagreements will happen from time to time, regardless of how well a team works together. Still, it can be nerve-racking to speak up when you have differing opinions.
When someone shares something difficult, it might be tough to know what to say. While desperately trying to show support, we might have unintentionally said things that would invalidate their emotions.
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