

Taking a holistic approach to well-being will ensure you have engaged and productive people at work. This workshop focuses on equipping participants on up-to-date and evidence-based models on workplace well-being. This aims not only to dispel myths surrounding the attainment of personal and collective happiness, but it will also serve as basis for the development of organizational wellness programs informed by science and practice. By attending this workshop, participants will develop competencies to critically evaluate and mindfully deliberate on information and practices surrounding personal and corporate wellness.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Provide a rationale for and evidence-based workplace mental health programs
Develop basic competencies in program development
Develop steps in establishing a mental health crisis response
Identify ways to prevent and manage workplace stress
Design positive workplace environments
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
HR managers or personnel in charge of mental health programs
Mental health practitioners and advocates
Day 1:
A. The rationale for an evidence-based mental health program
Benefits of Mental Health
The Mental health crisis
The Mental Health Law
B. Steps in the development of a mental health program
Conducting Proper needs assessment
Setting effective goals and plans
Implementing your plans
Evaluating your program
Day 2:
A. An integrated approach to workplace mental health and wellbeing
Preventing harm
Managing illness
Promoting the Positive
B. Preventing Harm: Developing steps in addressing the mental health crisis
Recognizing the signs of employees at risk
Developing a workplace crisis response protocol
C. Managing Illness: Developing steps in the prevention and management of workplace mental health concerns
Identifying sources of stress in the workplace
Promoting skills in the management and prevention of stress and burnout among employees
Day 3:
A. Promoting the Positive: Developing steps to achieve organizational and individual well-being
Identifying Positive Workplace outcomes
Achieving employee well-being
Developing conducive workplace conditions
B. Integration: Taking the initial steps in creating your own or improving your existing workplace mental health programs
Our Resource Speakers

Alessandra Arpon, RPsy
Alessandra Arpon, RPsy is working in education, research, assessment, and mental health awareness, treatment, and care. She earned her BS psychology from Far Eastern University - Manila with a magna cum laude distinction and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from De La Salle University – Manila where she is also taking her Ph. D. in clinical counseling psychology. She is a licensed psychologist who garnered the 5th place during the licensure examination for psychologist in 2017.

Mr. Gerald Peñaranda
Mr. Gerald Peñaranda is a registered psychologist who also received his certification from the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) to specialize in the practice of Industrial- Organizational Psychology.