CONNECTING HEART AND SAFETY TO CREATE PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE WORKPLACES
When I returned home to Ontario after working in construction in Alberta, I was at my lowest point mentally. I knew I needed to make a change, but I had no idea where to start — so I dove headfirst into finding therapy. Any therapy.
Continue reading “Healing – What I Lost and What I Learned”Oh, the irony… Just when I confidently release a blog post about finding calm in the chaos, life throws a curveball. A new change arrived, and I had to pivot—shifting my focus away from my passion project. One month later, here I am, picking the pages back up and continuing my blog, this time with a more manageable pace.
Continue reading “Pacing Myself: Finding Calm in the Chaos Again (w/ help)”I want to start my story with a disclaimer: for every man who treated me poorly in Fort McMurray, there were ten who were supportive or neutral. Most men I met were kind to me. My intention is not to bash men but rather to speak about my experiences of harassment, bullying, and psychologically unsafe workplaces.
Continue reading “Part 1: My Introduction to Psychologically Unsafe Workplaces”
When I tell people that I have worked in the construction industry as an apprentice in Fort McMurray, Alberta, they are often surprised and impressed. The first question they usually ask is, “How was that?” I struggle to find the words to describe how the experience affected my life.
Continue reading “I gained a lot of confidence and I’d love to share my story”