Take notice | Me aro tonu

Monday 18th September, 9.30-10.30am

Webinar and Q&A: “Take notice of changing trends in workplace wellbeing” with clinical psychologist and Umbrella CE Dr Dougal Sutherland.

On the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing prompt us to take notice, to reflect on how things are going, and pay more attention to the changing world around us.

Dr Dougal Sutherland, clinical psychologist and Chief Executive of Umbrella Wellbeing Ltd, will kōrero on:

• What a systems perspective means for workplace wellbeing
• How EAP fits into the picture in 2023
• The difference between psychological health and safety, psychosocial risk, and psychological safety
• The role of mobile apps, artificial intelligence, and digital tools for mental health

This webinar is positioned towards business leaders and people leaders to better understand new trends in workplace wellbeing and how to really take notice of what’s working for your employees.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that this webinar will be recorded.

Give | Tukua  

Tuesday 19th September, 9.30-10.30am 

Webinar and Q&A: “Understanding anxiety: give the gift of self-care and support for others” with clinical psychologist and Umbrella Facilitator Lead Dr Barbara Rysenbry.

On the second day of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing prompt us to give the gift of kindness, to look out for each other, and create a ripple effect. With research suggesting that anxiety is on the rise in Aotearoa, now’s a good time to talk about what it means, and how we help.

Dr Barbara Rysenbry, clinical psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing Ltd, will kōrero on:

• What is anxiety?
• Spotting signs of anxiety in others (and when to be concerned)
• Practical skills for dialling down anxiety and panic attacks
• How to support others and yourself

This webinar is positioned towards team members and people leaders to better understand anxiety, and how to tautoko yourself, and others, with practical coping tools.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that this webinar will be recorded.

Thursday 21st September, 9.30 – 10.30am 

Webinar and Q&A: “Connect over a collective approach to wellbeing: Insights from psychological science and Te Ao Māori” with clinical psychologist and Umbrella Facilitation Coach Dr Allanah Casey, and Cultural Advisor Tuukuru Tahana (Ngati Pikiao).

On the fourth day of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing prompt us to connect with one another, strengthen our relationships, and engage in whakawhanaungatanga. One way to achieve this is by rethinking how we can take a collective approach to building wellbeing, rather than focusing on our individual journeys.

Join clinical psychologist, Dr Allanah Casey, and Cultural Advisor Tuukuru Tahana (Ngati Pikiao), to kōrero on insights from psychological science and Te Ao Māori.

This webinar is positioned towards all team members and people leaders.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that this webinar will be recorded.

This Mental Health Awareness Week we are thrilled to share a sample chapter of our brand-new book, and a free trial module from our InFlow eLearning. These resources will help you to keep learning about wellbeing and how to make a positive impact in your life and the lives of others.

Interested in something a bit different to support your team’s wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week? We have a growing list of topics we can present on including anxiety, imposter syndrome, change readiness, shifting the frantic, and so much more. Please get in touch with our team to discuss.

Our training sessions and presentations are interactive, facilitated sessions delivered in person or online, and can be anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes (with half and full-day options available). In order to support this interactive style, our sessions are limited to 12 people for online sessions, and 30 for in person sessions

What our clients say about these sessions: 

“It’s invaluable to feel the support that’s there from a professional and innovative organisation.”

“Umbrella presented some interesting material and created a positive space for discussion. I felt connected with the other attendees and got a lot out of it personally.”

“I really like the evidence based combination of brain science and practical strategies.”

“Always love Umbrella sessions and always find them hugely beneficial in my professional and personal life.”

“Thanks so much for organising this! I’ve been to a few stress related workshops by now but none of them were so well presented and entertaining as this one. Would love to see more material by Umbrella.”

Explore our standard Introductory sessions here and enquire about our bespoke offerings

The Umbrella Wellbeing Assessment provides individual wellbeing reports and resources for each employee who completes it. Organisations have access to an interactive dashboard and comprehensive wellbeing report with insights into the unique wellbeing opportunities for the organisation. Senior leaders gain recommendations and data from our psychologists to underpin a support strategy.

Explore our resources below on each of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, and don’t forget to check out the Mental Health Awareness Week official webpage for more information.

Take notice / Me aro tonu

A simple concept we can all benefit from: Watching our thinking

Podcast with Jack Tame and Dougal Sutherland: What is “mindfulness”? 

Self-compassion: Why it’s important and where to start from

Give / Tukua  

How to support people through grief and loss

When caring comes at a cost I Empathy

Finding your sweet spot of meaning, purpose and wellbeing at work

Be active / Me kori tonu

Get moving for your brain. Physical activity and wellbeing

Life away from work – maximising the benefits of leisure time for health and wellbeing

Connect / Me whakawhanaunga

The verdict is in – our relationships make us happier and healthier

On Seven Sharp: The art of listening with Dougal Sutherland

Tricky relationships: How to stay sane and maintain respect

Keep learning / Me ako tonu

A practical approach to wellbeing, a new book

Failing well by learning from failure

Podcast with Jack Tame and Dougal Sutherland: The importance of mentally disconnecting after work