Creating environments that support long-term health and wellness is in our mission, and it is a daily practice at Mental Health Connecticut (MHC). We believe education is critical for change and have developed curriculum to support communities and workplaces throughout the state.
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MHC’s Community Education catalogue includes certified trainings, customizable workshops, and engaging presentations designed for your workforce, community group, or individual development.
Interested in hosting a training? Contact education@mhconn.org or fill out the contact form below to explore your options and receive a customized quote to meet your educational needs.
Launched as a pilot program in 2022, the MHC Collaborative is a membership-based program, open to employers seeking to improve their work environment. We focus on creating a culture of workplace mental health, which means we put people first. We meet people where they are and work together to identify your needs, address the gaps in your employee experience, and improve upon the successes in your workplace.
Membership in the MHC Collaborative is an annual investment that includes a custom mix of strategic guidance and point-in-time needs assessment for leadership, delivered simultaneously with trainings, workshops, and resources for all employees. Members receive monthly coaching sessions to set goals, track progress, and work as a team to improve their work environment.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
It covers:
Who needs to know Mental Health First Aid:
Learn how to respond with Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
This is a certified training, following the fidelity standards set by the National Council for Wellbeing and led by certified MHFA trainers.
Format Options:
Mental Health First Aid is a full day course that provides certification in life saving strategies to support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Once certified, First Aiders have access to their course materials and manual. In this workshop, join fellow First Aiders as we take a deeper dive into the manual, practice additional scenarios as a team, and brainstorm responses to active concerns in your community. Participants may share current concerns for discussion with fellow First Aiders to receive support and guidance from all attendees as well as the workshop facilitator, who is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
By attending, you will:
This interactive session is designed for certified Mental Health First Aiders.
Format Options:
With a blend of terminology, historical context, real-life stories, group activities, and empathy-building exercises, this workshop offers a comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants will gain the tools necessary to foster an environment of respect and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ individuals, promoting both personal and organizational growth in the process.
Throughout the workshop, participants will explore essential terminology that serves as a foundation for respectful conversations, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. The inclusion of both historical context and current challenges will provide valuable insight into the societal and systemic issues that continue to affect LGBTQIA+ individuals today. Additionally, the workshop will focus on allyship, equipping participants with practical strategies to effectively support LGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends, and community members. From supporting those coming out to navigating difficult conversations, the training will guide participants through real-world scenarios, offering opportunities to practice key skills and actions that foster supportive and affirming environments.
By attending, you will:
By the end of this workshop series, participants will have a deeper, more empathetic understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and will be prepared to serve as informed allies, promoting respect and support in their communities.
Format Options:
Mental health relates to your state of mind or well-being, and can be affected by physiology, events, and your environment. The most common mental health disorders are described in this session, along with the myths and fallacies attached to them. Short videos will be utilized to enhance the viewers’ understanding of such disorders, followed by the opportunity for discussion and questions.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in understanding mental health, recognizing common disorders, and addressing misconceptions, while also creating a space for open and informed discussion on the topic.
Format Options:
Work-related stress is common. An average person will spend 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. We all experience stress at work, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a challenging obligation, which can help with focus and motivation. However, when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming and harmful to both physical and emotional health. This workshop will help you to identify causes of stress, the effects on your mental and physical health, along with practical tips and techniques to mitigate it. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of work-related stress, its effects, and how to proactively address and manage it in their professional lives.
Format Options:
Burnout is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an occupational phenomenon and has been included in their handbook of medical diagnoses. The attendees will learn about the causes of burnout, how it manifests and what can be done to mitigate it, as well as recover from this phenomenon. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help participants, especially managers and supervisors, develop a comprehensive understanding of burnout, its causes, and practical strategies for both personal and team well-being.
Format Options:
The World Health Organization defines self-care as, “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health care provider.” Research suggests that self-care promotes positive health outcomes such as fostering resilience and living longer. During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of techniques that will help manage stressors and identify healthy habits that can be incorporated into their daily routine. In longer workshops, participants have the opportunity to begin creating their own self-care plan, and this can also be combined with an art, journaling, or gardening activity.
By attending, you will:
This workshop is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prioritize self-care and maintain their health and well-being through practical techniques and personalized self-care plans.
Format Options:
According to the US Department of Justice, bias is defined as “a human trait resulting from our tendency and need to classify individuals into categories as we strive to quickly process information and make sense of the world.” Inherently, having a bias is not necessarily a negative trait, but when our biases go unchecked or examined, we run the risk of causing harm through stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, and stigma. One common way this occurs is from our implicit biases. The APA defines implicit bias as “a negative attitude, of which one is not consciously aware, against a specific social group.” By uncovering and exploring our conscious and unconscious feelings toward others, we have the opportunity to prevent the negative behaviors and actions that can affect our students, co-workers, and any relationship we foster.
In this training, attendees will be asked to do some self-reflection on their own biases, feelings, and backgrounds to uncover where these feelings stem from and how to recognize when they appear in our interactions with others. Attendees will gain insight into their personal biases and learn best practices for checking biases before they turn into negative behaviors.
By attending, you will:
This training is designed for individuals open to explore their own biases and develop strategies to recognize and mitigate potential negative outcomes from that bias.
Format Options:
For those certified in Mental Health First Aid, you know the importance of encouraging self-help and other strategies as part of the ALGEE Action Plan. You also know that as a First Aider, it’s important to practice self-care for yourself, especially following a crisis situation. Mental Health First Aiders provide support and resources to those experiencing mental health and substance challenges which can lead to vicarious trauma, counter transference, and compassion fatigue. In this training you will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to utilize your personalized self-care plan to prevent, combat, and manage these symptoms.
By attending you will:
This workshop is designed for individuals certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Format Options:
Launched as a pilot program in 2022, the MHC Collaborative is a membership-based program, open to employers seeking to improve their work environment. We focus on creating a culture of workplace mental health, which means we put people first. We meet people where they are and work together to identify your needs, address the gaps in your employee experience, and improve upon the successes in your workplace.
Membership in the MHC Collaborative is an annual investment that includes a custom mix of strategic guidance and point-in-time needs assessment for leadership, delivered simultaneously with trainings, workshops, and resources for all employees. Members receive monthly coaching sessions to set goals, track progress, and work as a team to improve their work environment.
Racism is a public health crisis. Ageism, ableism, homophobia, and all forms of hate based on one’s community or identity is harmful on so many levels, including our mental health. This workshop focuses on how racism erodes mental health and provides takeaways for how to be mindful of implicit bias and work toward a more mentally healthy environment. This workshop is offered as a 60-minute presentation or 90-minute interactive workshop.
By attending, you will:
This presentation aims to equip participants with the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to address discrimination, implicit bias, and mental health disparities in the workplace while working towards a more inclusive and mentally healthy work environment.
Format Options:
In today’s diverse and complex world, the concept of intersectionality has become a critical lens through which we can understand how various aspects of identity—such as race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic status—interact and overlap to shape a person’s experiences, challenges, and opportunities. First coined in the late 1980s by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, intersectionality initially aimed to address the specific ways that Black women faced discrimination—not only because they were Black or because they were women but because of the intersection of both identities. Today, intersectionality serves as a powerful framework for understanding the multi-layered nature of individual identities and how they affect interactions in society, especially in the workplace.
This workshop will explore the concept of intersectional allyship and how leaders can use this understanding to better support and advocate for their teams and community members. By acknowledging the multiple layers of identity that each individual carries, leaders can be more empathetic, supportive, and effective in their roles as allies. The session will provide participants with practical tools, strategies, and frameworks for being an Intersectional Ally, someone who recognizes and respects the complex identities of others and uses their position of privilege and power to create more inclusive, equitable environments.
By attending, you will:
This presentation aims to inspire participants to utilize their unique privileges and power to offer allyship to diverse communities while being mindful of the intersectional identities of others.
Format Options:
Launched on January 17, 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing serves as an essential moment for reflection, learning, and action toward addressing the deep-seated racial inequalities and injustices that continue to impact communities across the United States. Held annually on the day following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this observance offers an opportunity for communities to unite, heal, and take concrete steps toward building a more just and equitable society.
This training will equip participants with the tools and strategies needed to foster safe and BRAVE spaces for open dialogue, empathy, and understanding. As we strive toward racial healing, it is essential to create environments where individuals feel empowered to engage in candid conversations about race, equity, and justice. These principles will guide participants in cultivating conversations that promote mutual respect, personal growth, and systemic transformation.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to empower individuals to take meaningful action in advancing racial healing and justice, while building stronger, more empathetic connections with others. By embracing the principles of BRAVE and fostering spaces of trust, vulnerability, and respect, we can collectively contribute to a future that is more equitable, compassionate, and just for all.
Format Options:
Effective Communication Across the Generations
As we move into 2025, we are witnessing the emergence of a new generation—Gen Beta—who joins a dynamic mix of generational cohorts, from Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers, and even the Greatest Generation. For the first time in history, we are now experiencing a unique situation where eight generations are simultaneously co-existing and interacting within the workplace, community spaces, and even in family dynamics. This convergence of various generational perspectives presents both opportunities and challenges in how we communicate with one another.
In this workshop, participants will gain essential insights into the art of effective communication across generations. Understanding how each generation’s unique values, behaviors, and communication styles impact interactions is key to fostering stronger, more productive relationships.
By examining the core characteristics and preferences of each generation, participants will learn how to adjust their communication approaches to ensure they resonate effectively with individuals of all ages.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to equip participants with a holistic understanding of effective communication, introduce them to a practical framework, and provide insight into the diverse generations within our communities.
Format Options:
Our relationship with time and how effective we are in managing time is at the top of the list of stressors for us all! This presentation will offer leaders and employees ways to better manage their time in the workplace along with balancing work and life activities. Some of the techniques reviewed include: the Eisenhower Matrix, the Pomodoro Technique, the Alpen Method, and the SMARTIE technique. Also included are topics such as prioritizing tasks, reducing distractions and creating productive work- life environments. Discussion will take place about procrastination and how to minimize its occurrence. For managers and supervisors, this workshop is most effective as a 3-hour workshop to incorporate interactive exercises and opportunity to put what is learned into practice.
By attending, you will:
This training is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their time management skills, reduce stress, and achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives, with a focus on practical strategies and applications.
Format Options:
The practice of Cultural Humility respects the unique cultures of others and encourages the ongoing self-reflection of oneself and the readiness for transmutation toward a new and inclusive culture that respects all points of view, traditions, values, and beliefs.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, our workers face unique challenges including burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and vicarious trauma. On top of this shared burden is our personal baggage that varies with the diverse make up of our workforce. Race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and all the layers of diversity intersect and impact how we navigate our day to day. The work environment plays a key role in how an employee copes with the daily demands of their workday and living in today’s society.
How are we meeting the unique needs of our workers? How are we shaping our environments so that each employee is seen, heard, valued, and respected for their authentic selves? What practices are in place to encourage psychological safety for our employees? By incorporating the practice of Cultural Humility into our overall work culture, we can build a mentally healthy work environment that is supportive of all staff.
By attending, you will:
This training will explore the benefits of Cultural Humility and encourage an open discussion on meeting people where they are to promote a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment.
Format Options:
As social beings, humans have an inherent need for connection, belonging, and acceptance. This need doesn’t disappear when we step into the workplace; in fact, the work environment has a profound impact on our sense of belonging. When employees feel heard, valued, and accepted within their teams, it fosters higher engagement, better productivity, and an overall sense of well-being. Despite a growing movement towards belonging in the workplace, recent studies indicate that 60% of employees feel their opinions are not heard or valued, suggesting that many organizations still struggle with fostering an environment of psychological safety.
Psychological safety refers to an individual’s perception that they will not be humiliated, rejected, or penalized for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. Without it, organizations risk stifling innovation, creativity, and diversity of thought. Leaders are crucial in shaping this environment, and by understanding the dynamics of psychological safety, they can empower their teams to thrive. This training will explore how fostering psychological safety within the workplace is not only vital for employee well-being but also for organizational success.
By attending, you will:
By empowering leaders with the tools and knowledge to create a psychologically safe workplace, this training aims to strengthen teams, ultimately contributing to better organizational outcomes and a more positive work culture.
Format Options:
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Our training team will work with you to create a custom workshop that fits your needs. Workshops are typically offered as 60-minute, 90-minute, or 3 hour sessions. Virtual and in-person options are available and content is tailored to your team’s audience (executive, management, department specific, or all staff).
Launched as a pilot program in 2022, the MHC Collaborative is a membership-based program, open to employers seeking to improve their work environment. We focus on creating a culture of workplace mental health, which means we put people first. We meet people where they are and work together to identify your needs, address the gaps in your employee experience, and improve upon the successes in your workplace.
Membership in the MHC Collaborative is an annual investment that includes a custom mix of strategic guidance and point-in-time needs assessment for leadership, delivered simultaneously with trainings, workshops, and resources for all employees. Members receive monthly coaching sessions to set goals, track progress, and work as a team to improve their work environment.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
It covers:
Who needs to know Mental Health First Aid:
Learn how to respond with Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
This is a certified training, following the fidelity standards set by the National Council for Wellbeing and led by certified MHFA trainers.
Format Options:
Mental health relates to your state of mind or well-being, and can be affected by physiology, events, and your environment. The most common mental health disorders are described in this session, along with the myths and fallacies attached to them. Short videos will be utilized to enhance the viewers’ understanding of such disorders, followed by the opportunity for discussion and questions.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in understanding mental health, recognizing common disorders, and addressing misconceptions, while also creating a space for open and informed discussion on the topic.
Format Options:
81% of today’s workers reported they are seeking workplaces that support mental health and would even take a pay cut if it meant having a mentally healthy work environment. With depression and anxiety at an all-time high since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, workplaces are faced with decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, increased turnover and vacancies, and uncertainty on how to combat it.
By taking this series, leaders will better understand how to strategically implement initiatives that focus on the wellbeing of their employees and to create an environment that attracts and retains talent. The series can be presented as a full day training or broken into 4 individual sessions.
Part 1: The Employee Work Cycle and How to Care for Staff Across the Timeline
Part 2: Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Part 3: Creating a Wellness Program that Focuses on Mental Health
Part 4: Creating a Culture of Workplace Mental Health
By attending this series, you will:
This series is designed to empower participants to prioritize and enhance workplace wellness, create a positive organizational culture, and for managers and supervisors, provide them with the tools to lead and support wellness initiatives within their teams.
Format Options:
Mental Health First Aid is a full day course that provides certification in life saving strategies to support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Once certified, First Aiders have access to their course materials and manual. In this workshop, join fellow First Aiders as we take a deeper dive into the manual, practice additional scenarios as a team, and brainstorm responses to active concerns in your community. Participants may share current concerns for discussion with fellow First Aiders to receive support and guidance from all attendees as well as the workshop facilitator, who is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
By attending, you will:
This interactive session is designed for certified Mental Health First Aiders.
Format Options:
With a blend of terminology, historical context, real-life stories, group activities, and empathy-building exercises, this workshop offers a comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants will gain the tools necessary to foster an environment of respect and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ individuals, promoting both personal and organizational growth in the process.
Throughout the workshop, participants will explore essential terminology that serves as a foundation for respectful conversations, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. The inclusion of both historical context and current challenges will provide valuable insight into the societal and systemic issues that continue to affect LGBTQIA+ individuals today. Additionally, the workshop will focus on allyship, equipping participants with practical strategies to effectively support LGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends, and community members. From supporting those coming out to navigating difficult conversations, the training will guide participants through real-world scenarios, offering opportunities to practice key skills and actions that foster supportive and affirming environments.
By attending, you will:
By the end of this workshop series, participants will have a deeper, more empathetic understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and will be prepared to serve as informed allies, promoting respect and support in their communities.
Format Options:
Work-related stress is common. An average person will spend 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. We all experience stress at work, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a challenging obligation, which can help with focus and motivation. However, when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming and harmful to both physical and emotional health. This workshop will help you to identify causes of stress, the effects on your mental and physical health, along with practical tips and techniques to mitigate it. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of work-related stress, its effects, and how to proactively address and manage it in their professional lives.
Format Options:
Burnout is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an occupational phenomenon and has been included in their handbook of medical diagnoses. The attendees will learn about the causes of burnout, how it manifests and what can be done to mitigate it, as well as recover from this phenomenon. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help participants, especially managers and supervisors, develop a comprehensive understanding of burnout, its causes, and practical strategies for both personal and team well-being.
Format Options:
Racism is a public health crisis. Ageism, ableism, homophobia, and all forms of hate based on one’s community or identity is harmful on so many levels, including our mental health. This workshop focuses on how racism erodes mental health and provides takeaways for how to be mindful of implicit bias and work toward a more mentally healthy environment. This workshop is offered as a 60-minute presentation or 90-minute interactive workshop.
By attending, you will:
This presentation aims to equip participants with the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to address discrimination, implicit bias, and mental health disparities in the workplace while working towards a more inclusive and mentally healthy work environment.
Format Options:
According to the US Department of Justice, bias is defined as “a human trait resulting from our tendency and need to classify individuals into categories as we strive to quickly process information and make sense of the world.” Inherently, having a bias is not necessarily a negative trait, but when our biases go unchecked or examined, we run the risk of causing harm through stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, and stigma. One common way this occurs is from our implicit biases. The APA defines implicit bias as “a negative attitude, of which one is not consciously aware, against a specific social group.” By uncovering and exploring our conscious and unconscious feelings toward others, we have the opportunity to prevent the negative behaviors and actions that can affect our students, co-workers, and any relationship we foster.
In this training, attendees will be asked to do some self-reflection on their own biases, feelings, and backgrounds to uncover where these feelings stem from and how to recognize when they appear in our interactions with others. Attendees will gain insight into their personal biases and learn best practices for checking biases before they turn into negative behaviors.
By attending, you will:
This training is designed for individuals open to explore their own biases and develop strategies to recognize and mitigate potential negative outcomes from that bias.
Format Options:
The practice of Cultural Humility respects the unique cultures of others and encourages the ongoing self-reflection of oneself and the readiness for transmutation toward a new and inclusive culture that respects all points of view, traditions, values, and beliefs.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, our workers face unique challenges including burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and vicarious trauma. On top of this shared burden is our personal baggage that varies with the diverse make up of our workforce. Race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and all the layers of diversity intersect and impact how we navigate our day to day. The work environment plays a key role in how an employee copes with the daily demands of their workday and living in today’s society.
How are we meeting the unique needs of our workers? How are we shaping our environments so that each employee is seen, heard, valued, and respected for their authentic selves? What practices are in place to encourage psychological safety for our employees? By incorporating the practice of Cultural Humility into our overall work culture, we can build a mentally healthy work environment that is supportive of all staff.
By attending, you will:
This training will explore the benefits of Cultural Humility and encourage an open discussion on meeting people where they are to promote a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment.
Format Options:
As social beings, humans have an inherent need for connection, belonging, and acceptance. This need doesn’t disappear when we step into the workplace; in fact, the work environment has a profound impact on our sense of belonging. When employees feel heard, valued, and accepted within their teams, it fosters higher engagement, better productivity, and an overall sense of well-being. Despite a growing movement towards belonging in the workplace, recent studies indicate that 60% of employees feel their opinions are not heard or valued, suggesting that many organizations still struggle with fostering an environment of psychological safety.
Psychological safety refers to an individual’s perception that they will not be humiliated, rejected, or penalized for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. Without it, organizations risk stifling innovation, creativity, and diversity of thought. Leaders are crucial in shaping this environment, and by understanding the dynamics of psychological safety, they can empower their teams to thrive. This training will explore how fostering psychological safety within the workplace is not only vital for employee well-being but also for organizational success.
By attending, you will:
By empowering leaders with the tools and knowledge to create a psychologically safe workplace, this training aims to strengthen teams, ultimately contributing to better organizational outcomes and a more positive work culture.
Format Options:
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Our training team will work with you to create a custom workshop that fits your needs. Workshops are typically offered as 60-minute, 90-minute, or 3 hour sessions. Virtual and in-person options are available and content is tailored to your team’s audience (executive, management, department specific, or all staff).
Launched as a pilot program in 2022, the MHC Collaborative is a membership-based program, open to employers seeking to improve their work environment. We focus on creating a culture of workplace mental health, which means we put people first. We meet people where they are and work together to identify your needs, address the gaps in your employee experience, and improve upon the successes in your workplace.
Membership in the MHC Collaborative is an annual investment that includes a custom mix of strategic guidance and point-in-time needs assessment for leadership, delivered simultaneously with trainings, workshops, and resources for all employees. Members receive monthly coaching sessions to set goals, track progress, and work as a team to improve their work environment.
Work-related stress is common. An average person will spend 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. We all experience stress at work, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a challenging obligation, which can help with focus and motivation. However, when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming and harmful to both physical and emotional health. This workshop will help you to identify causes of stress, the effects on your mental and physical health, along with practical tips and techniques to mitigate it. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of work-related stress, its effects, and how to proactively address and manage it in their professional lives.
Format Options:
Burnout is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an occupational phenomenon and has been included in their handbook of medical diagnoses. The attendees will learn about the causes of burnout, how it manifests and what can be done to mitigate it, as well as recover from this phenomenon. This topic is most effective when combined with “Developing a Self-Care Plan.”
By attending, you will:
This training will help participants, especially managers and supervisors, develop a comprehensive understanding of burnout, its causes, and practical strategies for both personal and team well-being.
Format Options:
The World Health Organization defines self-care as, “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health care provider.” Research suggests that self-care promotes positive health outcomes such as fostering resilience and living longer. During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of techniques that will help manage stressors and identify healthy habits that can be incorporated into their daily routine. In longer workshops, participants have the opportunity to begin creating their own self-care plan, and this can also be combined with an art, journaling, or gardening activity.
By attending, you will:
This workshop is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prioritize self-care and maintain their health and well-being through practical techniques and personalized self-care plans.
Format Options:
Our relationship with time and how effective we are in managing time is at the top of the list of stressors for us all! This presentation will offer leaders and employees ways to better manage their time in the workplace along with balancing work and life activities. Some of the techniques reviewed include: the Eisenhower Matrix, the Pomodoro Technique, the Alpen Method, and the SMARTIE technique. Also included are topics such as prioritizing tasks, reducing distractions and creating productive work- life environments. Discussion will take place about procrastination and how to minimize its occurrence. For managers and supervisors, this workshop is most effective as a 3-hour workshop to incorporate interactive exercises and opportunity to put what is learned into practice.
By attending, you will:
This training is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their time management skills, reduce stress, and achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives, with a focus on practical strategies and applications.
Format Options:
For those certified in Mental Health First Aid, you know the importance of encouraging self-help and other strategies as part of the ALGEE Action Plan. You also know that as a First Aider, it’s important to practice self-care for yourself, especially following a crisis situation. Mental Health First Aiders provide support and resources to those experiencing mental health and substance challenges which can lead to vicarious trauma, counter transference, and compassion fatigue. In this training you will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to utilize your personalized self-care plan to prevent, combat, and manage these symptoms.
By attending you will:
This workshop is designed for individuals certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Format Options:
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Our training team will work with you to create a custom workshop that fits your needs. Workshops are typically offered as 60-minute, 90-minute, or 3 hour sessions. Virtual and in-person options are available and content is tailored to your team’s audience (executive, management, department specific, or all staff).
Launched as a pilot program in 2022, the MHC Collaborative is a membership-based program, open to employers seeking to improve their work environment. We focus on creating a culture of workplace mental health, which means we put people first. We meet people where they are and work together to identify your needs, address the gaps in your employee experience, and improve upon the successes in your workplace.
Membership in the MHC Collaborative is an annual investment that includes a custom mix of strategic guidance and point-in-time needs assessment for leadership, delivered simultaneously with trainings, workshops, and resources for all employees. Members receive monthly coaching sessions to set goals, track progress, and work as a team to improve their work environment.
Effective Communication Across the Generations
As we move into 2025, we are witnessing the emergence of a new generation—Gen Beta—who joins a dynamic mix of generational cohorts, from Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers, and even the Greatest Generation. For the first time in history, we are now experiencing a unique situation where eight generations are simultaneously co-existing and interacting within the workplace, community spaces, and even in family dynamics. This convergence of various generational perspectives presents both opportunities and challenges in how we communicate with one another.
In this workshop, participants will gain essential insights into the art of effective communication across generations. Understanding how each generation’s unique values, behaviors, and communication styles impact interactions is key to fostering stronger, more productive relationships.
By examining the core characteristics and preferences of each generation, participants will learn how to adjust their communication approaches to ensure they resonate effectively with individuals of all ages.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to equip participants with a holistic understanding of effective communication, introduce them to a practical framework, and provide insight into the diverse generations within our communities.
Format Options:
The actual words we use are only 7% of all communication. What happens to the rest? In this workshop, attendees will learn about the art of effective communication. We will introduce the “OARS” (Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, Summarization) framework and lead a demonstration or interactive exercise (depending on format / time). In the longer sessions, participants will have the opportunity to practice through role-playing in small groups. Also reviewed are the three components of communication and their influence on our ability to connect with others. This topic can be offered as a 60-minute workshop without the interactive exercise of role playing, but it is most effective as a 90-minute or 3-hour workshop.
By attending, you will:
This training aims to equip participants with a holistic understanding of effective communication, introduce them to a practical framework, and provide opportunities for hands-on practice to enhance their communication skills.
Format Options:
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Our training team will work with you to create a custom workshop that fits your needs. Workshops are typically offered as 60-minute, 90-minute, or 3 hour sessions. Virtual and in-person options are available and content is tailored to your team’s audience (executive, management, department specific, or all staff).
Remi Kyek, Chief Experience Officer at MHC, brings over twenty years of expertise and a passion for mental health advocacy. With a strong background as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Remi has evolved within MHC from a Residential Case Manager to her current leadership role. She is a dynamic trainer who has successfully launched multiple training initiatives, drawing from her extensive experience in direct care, program management, and organizational leadership. Remi’s dedication to service excellence and her innovative approach to training make her an invaluable asset to MHC’s mission of promoting long term health and wellness.
MHC’s Director of Learning & Workforce Development is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor and Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)®. Jacquilyn Davis provides certified and customized learning experiences in addition to one-on-one coaching services to aid individuals, communities, and workplaces in creating mentally healthy environments.
John has been with MHC since June of 2021, bringing over 25 years of experience within in-patient and community-based programs as a Program Director, a Behaviorist, and Trainer of various subject matter related to improving the quality of care in the human service field.
John is certified in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Mental Health First Aid, and in Red Cross CPR/1st Aid/AED as well as holding a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
Join us virtually for a free educational and networking hour where we learn from each other, welcome guest speakers who showcase their expertise and services related to wellbeing, and build a community of support.
As a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Certified Diversity Professional, and Director of Learning & Workforce Development (a Platinum level organization of MHA’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health), Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® uses an intersectional approach to assist individuals seeking to create and sustain safe, supportive, and mentally healthy environments through one-on-one coaching and consultation.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if coaching is right for you.
Mental Health First Aid is a full day course that provides certification in life saving strategies to support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. MHC offers a community debrief workshop for certified First Aiders to take a deeper dive into the manual, practice additional scenarios as a team, and brainstorm responses to active concerns in your community. This coaching option is a one-on-one version of that workshop that can be booked for one or multiple sessions. In these coaching sessions, you will receive customized scenarios that reflect your community and current concerns as a First Aider. We will recap the ALGEE Action Plan, review the manual, and discuss self-care strategies to prevent, combat, and manage instances of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
Mental Health First Aid is a full day course that provides certification in life saving strategies to support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. MHC offers a community debrief workshop for certified First Aiders to take a deeper dive into the manual, practice additional scenarios as a team, and brainstorm responses to active concerns in your community. This coaching option is a one-on-one version of that workshop that can be booked for one or multiple sessions. In these coaching sessions, you will receive customized scenarios that reflect your community and current concerns as a First Aider. We will recap the ALGEE Action Plan, review the manual, and discuss self-care strategies to prevent, combat, and manage instances of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
Cultural Humility is the lifelong practice of self-reflection and self-critique while being open to learn and respect other cultures, perspectives, and backgrounds. This is for personal and professional development and can focus on workplace, community, or in-home environments. During these sessions we can explore how utilizing this practice can help build strategies for allyship, support your community, and gain insight on your personal values and contributions to society.
For those seeking to apply or reapply to Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, learn from a Platinum level recipient on how to improve your workplace culture. Coaching will include assistance with completing the application, identifying gaps, and strategizing how to improve work culture to earn this award.
MHC offers a community workshop on LGBTQ+ Inclusion. This is a one-on-one version that may include a review of LGBTQ+ terminology, mental health statistics, history, and empathy building stories. Coaching on this topic aims to create environments that are inclusive of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Coaching may also include strategies for allyship, supporting those coming out, and customized scenarios to address concerns in your community.
In these sessions, you will create strategies for breaking stigma in your community, workplace, home, or any environment. You will be provided with resources, education, and best practices to aid in your custom strategy.
In these sessions, you will create strategies for breaking stigma in your community, workplace, home, or any environment. You will be provided with resources, education, and best practices to aid in your custom strategy.
MHC offers a community workshop on Developing a Self-Care Plan. This is a one-on-one version of the workshop where you will create a personalized plan for self-care and evaluate your environments with the intention of making positive changes. You will receive a personalized toolkit and resources to build your plan.
Every organization has a mission statement that is used as a guidepost for their work. This describes what makes the organization unique from its competitors, what and how they contribute to society, and the guiding principles that unite their employees under a common purpose. As an employee, it’s important to find alignment with the organization you work for. This increases your motivation, improves your productivity, and helps to drive engagement with peers who share in the mission and values of the organization. These coaching sessions will explore your personal values and aid in building your personal mission statement. We may also explore the alignment and intersections with your organization to identify your unique strengths and what you can bring to your organization to contribute to the mission in new and inventive ways. Sessions may also focus solely on personal development.
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Book a complimentary consultation with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® to explore if coaching with MHC is right for you.
Workplace Wellness offers insights, information, and tips on improving your well-being and your peer’s well-being in your workplace.
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Time is running out to support our Winter Wellness Campaign! Your donation helps us provide essential mental health resources and expand access to care for individuals in need. Let’s come together to ensure no one has to face winter’s challenges alone.
While our Winter Wellness Campaign is coming to a close, our toolkit will be available on our website all winter long as we continue to embrace warmth, connection, and wellness.
This year’s Winter Wellness with MHC campaign is focused on giving mental health resources and support to communities throughout Connecticut.
Your donation will support the Mental Health Concierge sliding scale, enabling us to provide flexible mental health services to individuals in need throughout the state.
Your donation will enable us to provide mental health services, including therapy, in-home support, and case management, to low-income individuals and individuals experiencing homelessness.
