Art of Resilience

“The Art of Resilience – Leaning into the Hard” is a cohort model approach aimed at supporting mental health and well-being. The project was delivered by DMC and conducted in the Long Term Care (LTC) sector in Nova Scotia but the unique approach to mental health is relevant to many other sectors facing similar challenges. The program was evaluated and analyzed by Mount Saint Vincent University.  The activities within the program aim to create a psychologically safe workplace. The program provided a first step to driving change but identified there is need for ongoing support and education, especially given the constant changes in staffing and evolving challenges employers are facing in recent years.

The program addressed change on three levels: individual, organizational, and sector. This approach recognizes support is essential at all levels, for individual direct care staff and leaders. With increasing and ongoing engagement, workplaces will become more psychologically safe and have increased organizational capacity to support staff mental health and well-being.