Workplace Wellness

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Its about people
HealthSmithWellness Group
Integrating Wellness into the Workplace

• Workplace Wellness
• Stress Management
• Executive Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Performance Management
• Organizational Transformation

Anthony M. Ocana MSc, RDN, MD, CCFP www.healthsmit
h.com 604-222-2256
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Workplace Culture Change

• Work is an emotional place
• Emotions are contagious
• Change is an emotional subject

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Workplace Culture Transformation

• People
• Leaders
• Teams
• Organizational Culture

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Process of Change

• Motivation / Awareness / Vision
• True self
• Ideal self
• Resources
• Strategy
• Feedback

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Toxic WorkplaceShain www.nqi.ca

• High Demand / Low control
• High Effort/ Low reward
• Stress / Satisfaction
• Offset Scale

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NeurotransmitterFunctions
Stahl. J Clin Psy 199960
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Low Serotonin

• Critical
• Worried
• FEARS MAKING MISTAKES
• Dislikes Abrupt Change
• Obsessive
• Avoids Conflict
• Sad
• Sensitive
• Negative
• Challenged Self Esteem
• Guilty
• Inadequate
• Insomnia
• Chronic Pain / Irritable Bowel

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Serotonin Rescue

• Carbohydrates
• Expression
• Therapy
• Group
• Medication
• Sun

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Low Noradrenaline

• Fatigue
• Low Motivation
• Low Social Drive
• Loss of Interest
• Loss of Appetite
• Loss of Sex Drive

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Noradrenaline Rescue

• Competent Leadership
• Stress Management
• Safety / Control
• Meditation / Yoga
• Sleep
• Medication

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Low Dopamine

• Intense / Angry / Irritable/
• Impatient / Impulsive / Talkative
• Dislikes Rules and Control
• Manipulative
• Heart over Mind/ Raging
• Distractible / Forgetful
• Inattentive to Detail
• Decreased Focus
• Creative
• Restless / Bored / On the Go
• Stimulus Seeking / Addicted

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Dopamine Rescue
Meaningful Work / Service Challenge/ Adventure
Passion / Mastery Fun / Laughter Stimulants Physi
cal Activity Sexual Activity Medication