University of Alberta
Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization
University of Alberta

Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization

Promote Workplace Psychological Health and Safety. Gain the tools and strategies to enhance your workplace's psychological health and safety

Susan Sawatzky

Instructor: Susan Sawatzky

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore how to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion to proactively manage stress and prevent burnout at your workplace

  • Examine ways to reduce conflict, enhance communication, and implement leadership strategies to create a high-performing workplace culture.

  • Learn the business case for investing in workplace mental health and how to assess your current state to develop relevant strategies and goals.

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May 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to express yourself effectively, navigate different communication styles, and handle workplace conflicts productively

  • Learn about workplace stress and burnout, and the strategies to manage your energy, set boundaries, and build resilience.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empathy
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Mental Health
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Personal Development
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Communication
Category: Stress Management
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Resilience
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Course 213 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn workplace factors that influence employee well-being, including psychological safety and harassment.

  • Explore new, advanced strategies for managing and resolving conflict so that it strengthens relationships rather than damaging them .

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empathy
Category: Professionalism
Category: Active Listening
Category: People Management
Category: Mental Health
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Compassion
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Collaboration
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Stress Management
Category: Communication
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Strategic Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to shape policies that reduce stigma, create support systems, and ensure leadership at all levels is equipped to have these conversations.

  • Learn how to strengthen communication across teams and departments, manage change effectively, and resolve conflict to enhance collaboration.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empathy
Category: Mental Health
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Communication
Category: Stress Management
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Resilience
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Strategic Leadership

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Susan Sawatzky
University of Alberta
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