Dealing with Suicide and Violence in the Workplace

How do you respond to trauma and violence in the workplace? In this deeply moving episode of People and Strategy, Liz Cotner, director of human resources at Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC, and Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s mental health executive in residence explore the profound impact of workplace violence and mental health challenges. Morrison offers the clinical perspective, while Cotner shares her personal journey of coping with her mother’s mental health struggles and suicide, along with her professional experiences managing workplace violence. Learn the best course of action for helping employees experiencing crises. To skip directly to Cotner’s CURIOUS Framework, jump to 23:20 in the video. For additional support, view SHRM’s Mental Health Crisis Response Plan Template.
 

Content warning: Please be advised this episode features potentially traumatic events including workplace violence and suicide.

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