Any Given Monday
A corporate theatre workshop promoting mental
health awareness in the workplace
A distinctive and highly engaging workplace training session exploring strategies for identifying mental health concerns and supporting wellness in the workplace.
Any Given Monday explores strategies for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Participants learn about the resources available for accessing mental health support and how to champion wellness in the workplace.
Any Given Monday can be delivered independently as a 70-120 minute session or as a part of a half-day workshop.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
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Identify the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.
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Understand the importance of speaking openly about mental health in the workplace and the pros and cons of disclosing to colleagues and supervisors.
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Reflect on supportive and inclusive behaviours, for supporting colleagues with mental health issues.
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Practice using powerful questioning models to foster openness and understanding.
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Develop strategies for promoting a positive workplace culture that promotes wellness and positive mental health.
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Explore workplace specific mental health resources available to individuals and organisations.
Any Given Monday draws on research and resources from Beyond Blue and can be adapted to reflect and explore your organisation's workplace mental health strategy.
The Story
Lauren has just started in a new role, and she’s worried she doesn’t have what it takes, Ryan used to be on the ball, nowadays he struggles to keep up, and Lisa has had it up to here with her micromanaging supervisor.
We've all have our bad days at work, but how can you tell when it’s more than a case of the Mondays?
Techniques
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CORPORATE THEATRE - Introducing new or challenging ideas through a theatrical storytelling lens, allowing the audience to observe, reflect, and put into practice new ideas in a safe and hands-off environment.
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CHARACTER INTERVIEW - Participants interview the actors in character, to uncover internal motivations, fears, and beliefs driving their observable behaviour.
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CHARACTER COACHING - Characters ask participants for advice on how to behave, and take that advice into their scenario. Participants are prompted to reflect on the effectiveness of their input.