Summer 2026 Provincial Training Series

This summer, CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space team invites you to Leading for a Psychologically Healthy & Safe Workplace. This free, virtual training series is open to all health care leaders across Ontario and features six workshops.

Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to strengthen psychologically healthy workplaces by fostering positive workplace culture, enhancing communication and engagement, supporting well-being, and applying practical leadership approaches that help health care teams thrive.

Click the links below to register via Zoom.

• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 1: Introduction to Psychologically Safe Leadership – August 11th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • Psychological Health and Safety (PH&S) is more than a workplace initiative, it’s a foundation for healthy, high-performing organizations. In this webinar, Leaders will explore PH&S through the National Standard, understand why it matters for both employees and organizational success, and identify practical leadership actions that help build a strong and positive workplace culture.
• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 2: Modelling Balance: Supporting Workload & Psychological Demands – August 13th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • Finding balance in a demanding work environment isn’t just about time management, it’s about understanding how workplace conditions, available supports, and our own responses to stress shape our experience. In this webinar, leaders will explore practical frameworks and insights that can help participants navigate challenges more effectively, support well-being, and create conditions that enable leaders, and team members alike, to thrive both at work and in life.
• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 3: Encouraging Involvement: Leading With Respect – August 18th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • The way Leaders communicate, involve others, and interact day to day all have a powerful impact on workplace culture. This webinar explores how leaders can strengthen communication, create opportunities for meaningful participation, and build respectful working relationships. Participants will leave with practical strategies to support positive team dynamics and greater connection.
• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 4: Thriving Together: Promoting Engagement at Work Through Growth & Recognition – August 20th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • Engagement and growth don’t happen by accident, they are fostered through intentional conversations, meaningful recognition, and opportunities to learn and develop. In this webinar, participants will discover practical approaches for supporting motivation, celebrating contributions in ways that matter, and working with team member to set goals that encourage continued growth and success.
• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 5: Advocating for Safety: Protecting Physical & Mental Well-Being – August 25th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • A healthy workplace considers both physical and psychological well-being. In this webinar, Leaders will explore key factors that contribute to a safe and supportive work environment, examine how workplace hazards can affect overall well-being, and discuss the role all employees play in fostering psychological safety. Through practical examples and strategies, we’ll also explore ways to promote wellness within the workplace and create a culture where conversations about mental health are met with understanding and support.
• Leading for a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplace 6: Addressing Moral Distress: Supporting Psychological Self-Care – August 27th 2026 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST) REGISTER HERE
  • Supporting others starts with taking care of ourselves. In this webinar, leaders will explore practical approaches to psychological self-care, including the role of self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and effective communication. Together, we’ll examine practical strategies that help leaders show up at their best – for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

For more information, contact Rachael Lawrence at rlawrence@ontario.cmha.ca