VAPAC 31 July 2020 The Arts Wellbeing Collective is an Arts Centre Melbourne initiative that comprises a consortium of arts and cultural organisations who work together to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing ID: 929481
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Arts Wellbeing Collective
VAPAC
31 July 2020
Slide2The Arts Wellbeing Collective is an Arts Centre Melbourne initiative that comprises a consortium of arts and cultural organisations who work together to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing
arts.
AWC
identi
fies
, explores and understands systems, cultures and ways of working in the performing arts that may have a negative impact on mental health, and then creates a range of initiatives to address these challenges.
Arts Wellbeing Collective (
AWC
)
Slide3Specific resources to assist with situations we are working through as a result of COVID-19:
A video series focussing on looking after your mental health during COVID-19
Several
meditations designed for some of the situations we currently find ourselves in
A psychosocial
safety
framework created
in conjunction with Worksafe Victoria’s psychosocial health
team
AWC latest releases
Slide4Support
Connection
Leadership
Enablement
Engagement
Courage
Protection
Creating mentally healthy
workplaces – psychosocial risk framework
Slide5The impact of COVID-19
Slide6Change ‘curve’
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Slide7Denial
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Disbelief
HelplessnessPessimismExcitementSupport
The past
Slide8Denial – What can you do?
Share plans and goals
Explain what will stay the same amidst changeSpread information quickly, clearly and widely Share the rationale behind tough decisions
Leaders are able to address and respond to queries from team members about concerns.
Leaders demonstrate knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, and role model help-seeking, and behaviours that promote positive mental health.
Leader’s role
Leading psychologically safely - Support
Slide9Anger
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Blame
AnxietyAngerAnticipationEngagement
Self
Slide10Anger – What can you do?
Design projects that involve collaboration
Connect personally – be availableFavour inclusion over exclusion
Our relationships with each
other are positive and productive. We see the person, not just the role, and care about ‘whole person’.Personal needs and considerations are outlined within work plans at this time.
Leader’s role
Leading psychologically safely - Engagement
Slide11Exploration
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Cautious
CuriousHopefulLeadership
Future
Slide12Exploration – What can you do?
Identify and draw on people’s areas of expertise
Encourage people to master new skillsSet a goal and allow people the authority to choose how to accomplish it
There is a clear vision on what we are trying to achieve, and this is reflected in our priorities and ways of working
.Our leadership is transformational, and embraces vulnerability and authenticity.Leader’s role
Leading psychologically safely - Leadership
Slide13Acceptance
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Confident
ExcitedAdvocateCourage
Environment
Slide14Acceptance – What can you do?
Celebrate the acquisition of new skills
Give people latitude to make their own choicesAllow team members to organise their own work and set their own hours
We understand the value of psychological safety; celebrating and modelling curiosity, and acknowledging and admitting fallibility
.Leaders are open to feedback and actively encourage engagement from the team to openly raise ideas and concernsLeader’s role
Leading psychologically safely - Courage
Slide15Change
Kubler
-Ross cycle of change
Confident
ExcitedAdvocateDisbeliefHelplessnessPessimismExcitement
Blame
Anxiety
Anger
AnticipationCautiousCuriousHopefulCourageLeadership
Future
Environment
Support
The past
Engagement
Self
Self Care
Slide16Looking after yourself
Keeping regular times for going to bed and getting up
Relaxing and winding down before bedGetting some sunlight during the daySelf-care – it simply means caring for yourself.
When there’s so much going on around us, keep hold of the simple strategies - the basics: sleep, nutrition, connection, and exercise.
Stay hydratedNotice when and what you are reaching for – is it hunger or something else?
Rediscover
local traders or support business who offer nutritional food
options
Always have some stock of things you enjoy! Caring for others is caring for yourselfPractice compassion and generosityMake meaningful connections
Rest
Nutrition
Connection
Actions for your body:
Do
things you enjoy and do them for at least 15 minutes every day
- walk, skip, go online!
Actions for your mind:
Keep your mind active with input other than
work
Exercise
Slide17Free, confidential 24/7 phone counselling service
Available to anyone who works in the performing arts
Qualified professional support provided by psychologist who have been trained in understanding the Performing Arts
Support
Counselling
Coaching
Support Act Wellbeing Helpline
Slide18Questions