Head Forward

Abuse and neglect can change how the brain develops early in life. Dr. Bruce Perry shares why traumatic experiences alter the biology of a child’s brain and how relationships can help with healing.

The established trust between work colleagues can be the best starting place when addressing mental health issues in the workplace. The Grande Prairie Suicide Prevention Centre’s Shane Anderson shares how best to get talking about mental health.  

Boundaries are not about shutting people out; they provide clarity and can help build trust. Marriage and family therapist, Kirsten Kachuk, explains how to understand and integrate healthy boundaries into everyday life and work.

Ensuring the workplace is safe from psychological hazards is vital for a healthy workplace. Alberta Bullying Research, Resources and Recovery Centre's Linda Crockett shares how to build a job environment free of bullying.

Habits can boost or hamper productivity. Chiropractor and wellness consultant, Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp shares tips on how to go from just being interested in altering your behaviour to truly committing and implementing new habits, detailed in her book Hack Your Health Habits. 

Workplaces can actually help those healing from an addiction. But the job site needs to be recovery-informed in order to benefit everyone, says Dr. Ray Baker. This addiction medicine specialist with more than 30 years in the field explains how and why. 

Looking after yourself is vital for personal and professional success. Counsellor Kathleen Gorman leads workshops on the significance of self care and shares tips and ideas on how to integrate it into your life and work today.  Connect with Kathleen Gorman via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gorman-8837364b/

Terminating an employee tactfully and compassionately is a skill. tap Strategy and HR Consulting’s Terri Harrison explores best practices for this challenging process. * part of our Healthy Business Bookmark series 

Embracing and accommodating the news a baby is on the way for an employee — tap Strategy and HR Consulting's Terri Harrison talks about preparing the workplace for a new parent.      * part of our Healthy Business Bookmark series

Eating for whole health can be lost when concentrating on weight loss or physical fitness. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, a Professor Emerita at the Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary) explains the importance ofeatingfor mental health. 

Adjusting for an employee's return after a leave requires care, attention and planning. tap Strategy and HR Consulting’s Terri Harrison discusses how to ensure successful integration back to work.*part of our Healthy Business Bookmark series 

Skilled candidates from out-of-country can help address a business' people shortage. International Recruitment Specialist, Herman Van Reekum from Equation Staffing Solutions discusses this approach. *part of our Healthy Business Bookmark series

Implementing HR policies helps protect everyone in the workplace. tap Strategy and HR Consulting’s Terri Harrison discusses how to take and maintain this proactive approach. *part of our Healthy Business Bookmark series

Understanding and harnessing the benefits of failure, has helped Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research at Conference Board of Canada, succeed professionally and personally. He shares how to factor failing into everyday life to find success.

Canada’s first female infantry officer, Sandra Perron, continues to use her military experience as she trains business leaders and employees to focus on Trauma Informed Care and support. She shares the way trauma affected her and how she mobilizes her PTSD to help others.

Providing support for survivors of sexual assault, isn't one size fits all. Monika Penner, a register provisional psychologist at the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) shares how coworkers, friends and family can help, not hinder the process.

30% of Lyme Disease sufferers don't get the distinctive bullseye rash when they're infected. Voices of Canadians about Lyme Disease (VOCAL)'s Lesley Fleming outlines the challenges of getting a diagnosis and treatment, when the symptoms experienced only mirror that of the flu or other common ailments.

Cannabis will become legal across Canada in October 2018. Curious about the impacts this will have on the country’s youth, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Calgary, Dr. Jacqueline Smith led a study. She explains the findings and how they apply across the nation.

Veterinarian Dr. Lianna Titcombe explains the substantial process required by some to grieve the death of a beloved family member - the pet. She explains how to best support a bereaved pet owner at work and at home.

The loud talker, the over-sharer, the control freak – when do annoying habits become too much and management needs to intervene? Attorney Matthew Certosimo knows and shares – from his book, Just Cause: The Law of Summary Dismissal in Canada.