Actionable strategies for leaders to recognize warning signs, navigate acute distress, and provide compassionate, effective crisis intervention
Psychologists and Workplace Wellbeing Practitioners supporting employees in workplace settings often face complex situations involving acute distress, burnout, grief, interpersonal difficulties, and mental health concerns that require timely and effective intervention. Providing appropriate support requires clinical judgement, ethical decision-making, and an understanding of the relationship between individual wellbeing and workplace environments.
This course explores practical approaches for delivering psychological support within Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and workplace mental health services. Drawing from extensive experience in EAP advisory, clinical psychology, and organisational wellbeing, participants will examine how to assess employee needs, respond to workplace mental health crises, and provide effective support while maintaining professional boundaries.
Key Topics Discussed:
The role of psychologists in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Workplace mental health assessment and early intervention
Responding to psychological crises in workplace settings
Supporting employees experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, and interpersonal difficulties
Workplace factors influencing psychological wellbeing
Ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Referral pathways and coordinated models of care
Working with employers, managers, and workplace stakeholders
Follow-up planning and continuity of psychological support
Mental health education and preventative workplace initiatives
Organizational wellbeing and psychologically healthy workplaces
Practical case examples and evidence-informed intervention strategies
Co-Founder | Psychaid Wellness Ltd
Chris Abojei is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in employee assistance, workplace mental health, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. He is the Co-Founder of Psychaid Wellness Ltd and has supported individuals and organisations through psychological services, employee wellbeing programs, and mental health consultancy. His professional experience includes providing EAP advisory services for organisations such as Chevron and consulting with KonTerra Group, where he has delivered psychological interventions, critical incident support, employee assessments, and workplace mental health initiatives. Chris combines clinical expertise with organisational experience to help professionals better support employees facing complex mental health challenges.
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