Description

Description: In the construction industry, where physical demands and high-pressure environments are the norm, addressing sensitive issues like substance use and suicidal ideation among employees is crucial.

This webinar is designed to equip leaders in construction with the knowledge and tools to navigate these challenging conversations with care and effectiveness. Join us as we explore practical strategies for approaching employees with empathy, understanding, and support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Recognizing the Signs: Learn how to identify potential signs of substance use and suicidal ideation in your team members, including changes in behavior, performance, and mood.
2. Creating a Supportive Culture: Understand the importance of fostering a workplace environment where open communication, trust, and confidentiality are prioritized, encouraging employees to seek help when needed.
3. Initiating the Conversation: Gain practical guidance on how to approach employees about sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism, including effective communication techniques and active listening skills.
4. Providing Resources and Support: Discover available resources and support options for employees struggling with substance use or mental health issues, and learn how to effectively connect them with the help they need.
5. Building Resilience: Explore strategies for promoting mental health and well-being within your construction team, including stress management techniques and resilience-building practices.

Join us for this important discussion on supporting your team through challenging times and learn how to create a workplace culture that prioritizes the health and well-being of your employees.

Speakers:

Rich Jones, MA, MBA, LCAS, CCS, CCDP, CAI
Chief Clinical Officer, Youturn Health

Richard Jones is an experienced therapist, clinician, and health care entrepreneur operating primarily in the behavioral health space. Richard has wide-ranging professional experience across nearly all behavioral health domains, including mental health, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and intellectual disabilities.

He has over 20 years of management experience and has been instrumental in the launch and rebuild of multiple programs nationwide. Richard is passionate about providing quality care and supporting people in need. He has been the founding CEO of two non-profit organizations and two for-profit businesses dedicated to disrupting the behavioral-health space for the betterment of people in need.