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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Reduce
Absenteeism
Attract and retain
talent
Increase
productivity
Drive innovation
The Working Mind provides the essential, foundational skills for deep-rooted change equipping with the language and frameworks to shift how people 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
The Working Mind runs two parallel tracks โ ensuring managers and employees each get training that speaks directly to their day-to-day reality.
Private group session โ 8 to 15 participants
The Working Mind for Managers
Learn how to recognize mental health concerns early, have supportive conversations, and build the psychological safety your team needs to perform at their best.
- โ Recognizing the early warning signs
- โ The Mental Health Continuum for leaders
- โ Having supportive conversations
- โ Module 4: Supporting Your Team (exclusive)
Private group session โ 8 to 15 participants
The Working Mind for Employees
Build the awareness, language, and resilience skills to navigate mental health at work โ and support the people around you.
- โ Understanding your mental health continuum
- โ The Big 4 Coping Strategies for stress
- โ Reducing stigma in everyday interactions
- โ Building psychological health 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.
70% of working Canadians say work impacts their mental health (CPA)
Course Structure
Four Modules. Real Transformation.
Module 01
Mental Health Stigma
Examine the concepts 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 health and safety using the Mental Health Continuum Tool โ a dynamic model for understanding where individuals sit on the spectrum.
Module 03
Stress & Resilience
Explore the impact of chronic stress and practice applying the Big 4 Coping Strategies โ simple, proven tools for staying 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 Continuum helps individuals and managers understand that mental health isn’t binary โ it exists across a spectrum from healthy & adaptive to severe distress. It creates shared language for early intervention.
The RAMP Framework
Reflection ยท Awareness ยท Movement ยท Practice
RAMP is a continuous cycle for sustaining mental health โ not a one-time checklist. Each stage builds on the last, helping participants respond to challenges, reduce stigma, and strengthen well-being over time.
How to Access TWM
Flexible Delivery Options
Public Courses
For individuals or groups under 8. Book a seat in a publicly scheduled course with a certified facilitator near you, at their own rates.
Private Group Sessions
For organizations with 8+ participants. Custom scheduling, tailored cohort dynamics, and dedicated support from our engagement team.
In-House Facilitator
Train your own internal facilitator to deliver TWM at scale. Ideal for large organizations running ongoing training cycles.
Why TWM
What Makes The Working Mind Different
Generic training delivers generic results. TWM is purpose-built for the workplace โ designed for real, lasting change at both the individual and organizational level.
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Workplace-Specific Design
Content built for the unique dynamics, pressures, and scenarios of organizational life โ not adapted from clinical settings.
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Dual-Stream Training
Separate, tailored programs for managers and employees so every role gets relevant, immediately applicable learning.
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Evidence-Based & Proven
Developed from robust research and validated methodologies with measurable outcomes across Canada.
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Skills-First, Action-Oriented
We don’t just raise awareness โ we equip your team with 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 โ not just individual.
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 TWM for the industries that need it most.
Become a Certified TWM 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.
The Working Mind Resource Library
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