Webinars, Training, and Events

Strengthening skills of workers and leaders in psychological health and safety (PHS) benefits both employees and the workplace. Learning about how to be a psychologically safe and inclusive employee and improving psychologically safe leadership skills can enhance workplace wellbeing, reduce workplace absences, and improve workforce retention.

There are various webinars and online training courses that workers, employers, and leaders can take to learn more about psychological safety in the workplace and psychologically safe leadership. In addition to webinars and free courses, Nova Scotians can also access discounted courses through WCB Nova Scotia’s partnerships with the University of Fredericton and the University of New Brunswick - two of Atlantic Canada’s leading providers in PHS training.

WCB hosts regular webinars about psychological health and safety and Gradual Onset Psychological Injury.
The following University of Fredericton psychological health and safety (PHS) courses are offered at a discounted rate to Nova Scotians. For more information on these courses and to register, visit the University of Fredericton’s website.
Enhancing Workplace Resiliency - Explore stress management, realistic thinking, behavioural activation, and importance of sleep, exercise and diet for mental health
For: Employees, Leaders
Course Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $89.70
Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace: Basic Level - Understand the basic concepts of PHS in the workplace
For: Employees, Leaders
Course Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $172.50
Certificate in Managing Psychological Issues at Work - Understand the key principles and considerations for leaders in supporting employees
For: Leaders (managers)
Course Duration: 12 hours
Cost: $517.50
Advanced Certificate in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - Understand the foundations required to implement workplace PHS management systems
For: Leaders (organizational)
Course Duration: 20 hours
Cost: $862.50
The following University of New Brunswick psychological health and safety (PHS) courses are offered at a discounted rate to Nova Scotians. For more information on these courses and to register, visit the University of New Brunswick’s website.
Certificate in Becoming a Psychologically Safe & Inclusive Employee - Discover behaviours and habits to help create a psychological safe workplace
For: Employees
Course Duration: 15 hours
Cost: $159
Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership - Explore the key skills required to be a psychologically safe leader
For: Leaders
Course Duration: 15 hours
Cost: $159
Pathway to Coping - Develop skills for coping with stressful personal and professional situations
For: Employees, Leaders
Course Duration: 15-18 hours
Cost: $89
Mental Fitness Practice Fitness Practice - Understand the concept of mental fitness and how mental fitness can impact mental health
For: Employees, Leaders
Course Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $89
The following online courses were developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
- Psychological Health and Safety Awareness - Understand the basics of psychological health and safety in the workplace, including psychosocial factors and the roles of employers and employees
  For: Employees, Leaders
  Course Duration: 20 mins
  Cost: Free
- Violence in the Workplace: Awareness - Understand what workplace violence is, who is affected, and what you can do about it
  For: Employees, Leaders
  Course Duration: 20 mins
  Cost: Free
- Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace - Understand what stigma is and how it is harmful, recognize the importance of words and identify appropriate language, and learn how to implement tools that can be used to reduce stigma
  For: Employees, Leaders
  Course Duration: 30 mins
  Cost: Free
- Being a Mindful Employee: Orientation to Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - Understand the National Standard’s 13 psychosocial factors and how to apply them in the workplace
  For: Employees, Leaders
  Course Duration: .5 hours
  Cost: Free
- Psychological Health and Safety for Employers - Deeper understanding of the roles, responsibilities and factors in creating a psychologically safe workplace
  For: Leaders, Employers
  Course Duration: 2 hours
  Cost: $44.95
For more safety courses, simply create a free account at CCOHS and get started immediately.
The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Safety Branch in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offer free safety courses, to keep workers safe at their jobs.

The courses can be accessed through the Safety Branch’s Health and Safety webpage.