The Working Mind
Better Conversations. Stronger Teams. Healthier Workplaces
What is The Working Mind
The Working Mind is a workplace mental health training program designed to equip managers and employees with tools to build a psychologically safe culture where individuals and teams thrive.
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Attract and retain
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Drive innovation
The Working Mind equips teams with the essential, foundational language and frameworks needed to shift how they think, feel, and act about mental health at work.
Trusted by organizations across Canada
Who It's For
Tailored for Every Role in Your Organization
Private group session โ 8 to 15 participants
The Working Mind for Managers
You’ll learn:
- โ To recognize early signs of a decline in mental health
- โ To use The Mental Health Continuum to support yourself and your team
- โ How to have supportive conversations about mental health with confidence
- โ Practical guideance tailored for managers such as the duty to inquire and accommodate in the workplace
Private group session โ 8 to 15 participants
The Working Mind for Employees
You’ll Learn:
- โ To understand your own mental health baseline
- โ The Big 4 Coping Strategies for stress
- โ To reduce stigma in everyday interactions
- โ To build psychologically healthly habits
The Business Case
The ROI of Investing in Mental Health
Mental health challenges cost Canadian employers billions in lost productivity every year. The Working Mind is not just the right thing to do โ it’s a smart business decision with measurable returns.
Course Structure
Four Modules. Real Transformation.
Module 01
Mental Health Stigma
Examine the foundations of mental health and discuss the real-world impact of stigma on individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges.
Module 02
Mental Health in the Workplace
Learn about psychological safety using the Mental Health Continuum Tool, a dynamic model for understanding where individuals sit on the mental health spectrum.
Module 03
Stress & Resilience
Explore the impact of chronic stress and practice applying the Big 4 Coping Strategies for stress. These simple, proven tools help you stay resilient under pressure.
Module 04 โ Managers Only
Supporting Your Team
Practice skills to recognize and respond to mental health concerns across the continuum, and navigate critical incidents with confidence and care.
Core Frameworks
Practical Tools Your Team Will Actually Use
The Mental Health Continuum
A visual model for understanding mental health as a dynamic spectrum
The Mental Health Continuum Tool uses general signs and indicators to help you track your mental health. Peopleโs mental health can move back and forth along the continuum. The Continuum tool can help you notice changes in your mood, attitude, behaviours, substance use, and physical changes, so you can take the appropriate actions needed to support your mental health and well-being in all colour zones.
The RAMP Framework
Reflection ยท Awareness ยท Movement ยท Practice
RAMP is a practical framework designed to help you understand, strengthen, and sustain your mental health. It guides you through four interconnected stages: Reflection, Awareness, Movement, and Practice. RAMP isnโt linear, itโs a continuous cycle that evolves with you. Each stage supports the next, helping you respond to challenges, reduce stigma, and strengthen your mental health.
How to Access TWM
Flexible Delivery Options
Public Courses
For individuals or groups under 8, join a publicly scheduled course with a certified facilitator; offered both in-person and virtually.
Private Group Sessions
For groups of 8+, we offer custom scheduling, tailored cohort dynamics, and dedicated support from our engagement team.
In-House Facilitation
Train your own internal facilitator to deliver The Working Mind at scale. Ideal for large organizations running ongoing training cycles.
Why The Working Mind?
What Makes The Working Mind Different
Generic training delivers generic results. The Working Mind is purpose-built for the workplace, designed for real, lasting change at both the individual and organizational level.
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Workplace-Specific Design
Designed for the pressures of work: team dynamics, deadlines, workplace stress, not adapted from clinical mental health settings.
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Dual-Stream Training
Separate, tailored programs for managers and employees so every role gets relevant and applicable teachings.
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Evidence-Based & Proven
Developed using evidence-based methodologies and tested by Canadian workers, with measurable outcomes in stress reduction, engagement, and retention.
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Skills-First, Action-Oriented
This isn’t only awareness training. Your team gets practical tools they can apply from day one.
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Systemic Culture Impact
When managers and employees share the same language and frameworks, culture change becomes systemic.
92%
of leaders say mental health training is critical for organizational growth.
Industry Adaptations
Tailored for Your Sector
When participants see themselves in the scenarios and videos, impact deepens. We’ve built specialized versions of The Working Mind for the industries that need it most.
Become a Certified The Working Mind Facilitator
Join a community of over 2,000 facilitators delivering mental health training across Canada.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants are needed for a private group session?
Private sessions require a minimum of 8 participants and accommodate up to 15 (virtual) or 25 (in-person). Groups under 8 can register through publicly scheduled courses.
Are courses available in French?
Yes. The Working Mind curriculum is available in English and French. Contact our team for bilingual session options.
Can TWM be integrated into our existing wellness plan?
Absolutely. TWM pairs naturally with our Psychological Health & Safety program to create a comprehensive, standards-aligned workplace wellness strategy.
What's the typical cost for a corporate group session?
From $275 for Managers and from $140 for Employees. Contact us for customized group pricing and bundle options.
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