Mental and emotional health affects every team, with $6.3 billion lost in productivity costs in Canada each year due to burnout, sick days and poor mental focus.
Bring about change in your team by introducing them to a simple, healthy coping skill: Therapeutic Writing.
Throughout their life and career, they can use writing to decrease stress, relieve tension, engage perspective and instill hope.
A 2022 study conducted by Deloitte Canada shared alarming statistics on the impact of mental health distress on organizations:
- 30 out of every 1000 employees miss work each week due to poor mental health
- 70% of disability costs are attributed to mental health issues
- $50 billion is spent each year in Canada on health care, social services and income support directly related to mental health
Those are the stats, and I know you feel the reality. Tension between staff members, too many sick days and a sense that people just aren’t in it the way you wish they were. You care about them AND you care about the bottom line. At the end of the day, the work needs to be done, and you want your people to be set up to do their best and feel fulfilled by a job well done.
Improve your team’s mental health with a fresh, creative experience: A Therapeutic Writing Workshop
Studies show writing is a therapeutic practice that reduces both psychological and physical stress. The act of putting our thoughts on paper brings emotional catharsis and a sense of empowerment in our ability to care for ourselves. Give your people a boost to their mental health and the opportunity to develop a life-long, healthy coping skill.
Healthy coping skills lead to:
- Improved engagement from staff
- More creative thinking
- Fewer sick days
- Greater office harmony
Parrish’s workshop on “Writing Yourself Out of a Bad Mood,” hosted by WBN Ottawa, was engaging and impactful. It introduced a simple yet powerful tool to transform negativity into clarity and positivity through writing. A fantastic strategy that’s both practical and uplifting—a true game changer for improving your mindset!
Since 2013, Parrish has been facilitating powerful writing workshops both online and in-person. Known for her warmth and authenticity, Parrish crafts safe experiences exploring the themes and values that bring each group together.
Whether she offers her signature workshop, How to Write Yourself Out of a Bad Mood, or prepares a bespoke workshop for your organization, your team will benefit from her comfort at the front of the room and in-depth knowledge of therapeutic writing.
Parrish effortlessly holds the space for everyone to participate openly. It was really not what I had expected - it was even better! And...I don't consider myself a writer at all - this process made writing easy for me! I'm so grateful to have been a part of this workshop!