The Working Mind
Better Conversations. Stronger Teams. Healthier Workplaces
The Working Mind is a mental health training course designed to initiate a change in how you think, feel, and act about Mental Health.
What can The Working Mind provide for individuals, teams and your organization?
Mental Health Awareness and Understanding
Recognize signs of good, declining, and poor mental health in others, and yourself.
Break Down Stigma
Cultivate a safe, supportive environment where mental health can be discussed openly and without judgment, using respectful and non-stigmatizing language.
Strengthen Communication Skills
Develop a shared language to foster open dialogue about mental health between colleagues and within teams
Improve Resilience
Improve individual resilience through practicing coping strategies in times of stress and equipping managers to support their teams with the same tools and strategies.
Course structured for impact
Module 1
Module 2
Use the Mental Health Continuum Tool to notice changes in mental health and well-being of yourself and others. Discuss how to have conversations with others about mental health.
Module 3
Explore the impacts of stress on mental health, and practice applying the Big 4 Coping Strategies- simple but proven tools to deal with stress effectively and remain resilient.
Module 4
Practice skills to support team’s mental health and well-being. Review appropriate actions to take in each colour zone of the Mental Health Continuum and to address related to critical incidents and supporting employees.
Key Objectives:
- Recognize signs of good, declining, and poor mental health.
- Understand mental health as a continuum.
- Understand and reduce stigma and barriers to care in the workplace.
- Engage in mental health conversations with others.
- Identify stressors and apply coping and self-care strategies.
- Support team mental health with tools and resources (managers only)
Learn About Mental Health Continuum
The Mental Health Continuum is a dynamic model that visualizes mental health across a spectrum, ranging from healthy & adaptive to severe symptoms of mental distress, highlighting the fluid nature of mental health and the potential for movement in either direction.
Learn more about the Mental Health Continuum Tool on our resources page. [click to download]
Designed for effective implementation:
- Virtual or in–person
- Cohort and team training options
- Dates and times tailored to your needs
- Scalable with in-house and external facilitator training options
Pricing Information
- Individuals: starts from $225 per person
- Groups: $2,800 per virtual session with a maximum capacity of 15 participants, or $3,500 per in-person session with a maximum capacity of 25 participants.
Tailored courses for specific audiences:
When someone can see themselves in a video or through a scenario in the course, we see a greater impact. We’ve worked to create and provide industry-specific training that resonates with participants as much as possible.
Become a Certified TWM Facilitator
The Facilitator Certification Training is designed for people who want to offer the TWM course in the communities, workplaces or organizations. As a Certified TWM facilitator you will join the Opening Minds Facilitator Community that is over 1000 people strong across Canada.
Trusted by organizations around the world:
Learn more about how TWM is helping to transform mental wellness in organizations across Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mental Health First Aid and The Working Mind curriculum is available in the English and French language.
Psychological Health and Safety training is available in English only at this moment. French version will be available at the end of 2024.
Private group sessions require 8 people. Maximum number of participants in each group is 15. We encourage groups under 8 people to use our publicly scheduled courses with independent facilitators. Some facilitators have a direct booking option, while others prefer that participants contact them directly to reserve a seat.
Anyone can register to a publicly scheduled course
Those looking to book a course as an individual or a group under 8 participants should check our publicly scheduled course. For group training request please contact our client development team.
Yes. As part of its Psychological Health and Safety Training and Assessment Program Opening a combination of training and assessment that bridges the guidance from the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety with the evolving needs of workplaces. With the help of this program we are able to make sure that mental health awareness programs are integrated through our assessment process, and identify if TWM and MHFA are present.
Our live, interactive corporate training programs are priced by the delivery of virtual or in person training.
You pay a fixed price for a dedicated session designed to deliver maximum impact for your team. This provides you with the flexibility to strategically select participants, course timing, and create the ideal learning environment.
The program is designed to accommodate up to 15 participants virtually, or 25 participants in person allowing you to tailor your participant list to achieve the best cohort dynamics and maximize the value for your organization.
Live sessions start in the range of $190 per person, based on a 15-person virtual session. There must be a minimum of 8 participants to ensure rich dialogue and effective breakout sessions.
Contact us for a personalized consultation and quote. Corporate bundles are available for bulk purchases. We also offer on-line, self-paced, asynchronous options for select programs starting at $69.95 per participant.
Training your team together as a dedicated cohort offers unique advantages that contribute to a stronger and more supportive workplace. With flexibility around your work schedule, you get to pick the dates that work best for you and a facilitator that meets your needs as an organization.
Learning together creates a shared experience, fosters team cohesion, and builds trust among colleagues. Role-playing and breakout sessions with teammates provide a safe and practical way to apply new skills and open dialogue. Ensures all team members receive the same core information and develop a common language around mental health within the context of your team, leading to a unified approach to wellbeing and facilitating ongoing conversations.
The shared experience and team-specific dialogue create a ripple effect, encouraging employees to support each other and apply their learning in their daily interactions with their colleagues, building a culture of wellbeing within your team.
Absolutely! We work with organizations of all sizes. Our fixed-price course sessions offer a great value, especially when you consider the comprehensive nature of the training and the flexibility it provides.
Even with a smaller team, you can utilize the available capacity to train your staff, offer training to key partners or stakeholders, or even use the sessions as a benefit to attract and retain talent. We're happy to discuss how our programs can be a cost-effective solution for your organization.
Don't hesitate to reach out – we're happy to explore the possibilities with you.
