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Talking About Mental Health as a Leader

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Overview

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Learn how to develop the critical leadership skill of talking to team members about their mental health, along with the specific scenarios when it’s appropriate to do so.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • A new perspective on mental health for leaders
  • Apply what works for your specific leadership journey
  • Important definitions
1. Why Addressing Mental Health is a Crucial Leadership Skill
  • Shifting how we understand, approach, and lead
  • Conversational literacy for core leadership development
2. Why Team Members Are Nervous to Talk About Mental Health
  • Understanding mental health conversation obstacles
  • Humanizing yourself as a leader through role modeling
3. Building the Skills: Conversations With Your Team
  • Understanding your responsibilities and setting boundaries
  • Understanding why triaging matters
  • Starting the conversation
  • In the moment techniques
  • Receiving the conversation
  • Unexpected misunderstandings or an unwillingness to talk
Conclusion
  • Building on your mental health leadership skills

Taught by

Melissa Doman, MA

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