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Author: Lisa Houtkooper

Injured Workers Day: A Call for Justice and Workplace Safety

Posted on June 3, 2025August 15, 2025 by Lisa Houtkooper

It can change everything.  A workplace injury or illness can cause physical, emotional, financial, and psychological upheaval. Injured workers can face months and sometimes years of uncertainty. Medical appointments pile… Read More

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Shifting Paradigms: Embracing Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches to De-Escalation in the Workplace

Posted on September 22, 2024November 27, 2024 by Lisa Houtkooper

Violence is pervasive in Canadian workplaces and in society. It is important to understand that individuals who experience violence (physical, emotional, or psychological) and those who witness violence or are… Read More

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De-escalation Tips to Help Defuse Potentially Violent Situations in the Workplace

Posted on May 16, 2023May 23, 2023 by Lisa Houtkooper

What is de-escalation, why is it important, and how is it done? According to these authors, de-escalation typically refers to a process used to prevent, reduce, or manage behaviours associated… Read More

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Let’s Talk About Burnout

Posted on March 1, 2022May 9, 2022 by Lisa Houtkooper

It can begin slowly. You may not recognize the symptoms. You may find yourself becoming increasingly irritated with people and situations that never used to bother you. You struggle to… Read More

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