About this session
Supervisor Mental Health Conversations is a 60-minute to half-day mental health training for construction supervisors who want to hold private, supportive check-ins with crew members. It runs live online or in person.
Supervisors see their crews every day and are often the first to notice when something has changed. This session builds the confidence to start a conversation, listen and point people to the right help.
It is not clinical training, and supervisors are not expected to diagnose or counsel anyone.
Supervisors leave with a simple check-in approach, clear escalation routes and ways to look after their own wellbeing.
What your people take away
- Notice changes in a crew member that warrant a check-in
- Start a private conversation at the right time and place
- Listen without diagnosing, judging or trying to fix
- Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately
- Follow up and look after your own wellbeing
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Notice changes that warrant a check-inA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Notice changes that warrant a check-in: know what changes to look for, consider the pressures on site and act on a concern early.
- Know what changes to look for
- Consider the pressures on site
- Act on a concern early
Covers Notice changes that warrant a check-in, in brief.
60 minutes
Notice, ask and listenSupervisors learn to spot changes that warrant a check-in and practice starting a private, supportive conversation. They also learn what to do if someone may be at immediate risk.
- Notice changes that warrant a check-in
- Hold a private, supportive check-in
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Notice changes that warrant a check-in.
90 minutes
Check in and escalate wellAdds clear routes for urgent and non-urgent concerns, including employee assistance and professional support. Supervisors practice what to say when a concern needs to go further.
- Notice changes that warrant a check-in
- Hold a private, supportive check-in
- Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Notice changes that warrant a check-in and Hold a private, supportive check-in.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Notice changes that warrant a check-in, Hold a private, supportive check-in and Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately.
Full day
Build a lasting check-in habitAdds follow-up, confidentiality limits and looking after your own wellbeing as a supervisor. Supervisors leave with a practical plan for regular check-ins on their sites.
- Notice changes that warrant a check-in
- Hold a private, supportive check-in
- Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately
- Follow up and look after yourself
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
Also available as a 4-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Notice changes that warrant a check-in
Every length- Know what changes to look forSupervisors learn common signs, like changes in mood, timekeeping, safety focus or withdrawal from the crew.
- Consider the pressures on siteThe group discusses how deadlines, long hours, travel and time away from home can affect people.
- Act on a concern earlySupervisors practice checking in when something seems off, without needing certainty or a reason.
Hold a private, supportive check-in
90 minutes and longer- Choose the right time and placeSupervisors plan how to talk privately, away from the crew, without drawing attention.
- Ask simple, open questionsParticipants practice plain-language openers and follow-up questions that invite people to talk.
- Listen without diagnosingSupervisors focus on listening and understanding, not labeling, judging or fixing the problem.
- Know what to do in an emergencyIf someone may be at immediate risk, supervisors stay with them and contact emergency services or follow site emergency procedures.
Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately
3 hours and longer- Tell urgent from non-urgentSupervisors learn which concerns need immediate action and which can be supported over time.
- Point people to the right supportParticipants map local routes, such as employee assistance, occupational health, a doctor or crisis lines.
- Practice the handover conversationSupervisors rehearse how to suggest support and, when needed, involve the right people.
Follow up and look after yourself
Full day only- Check in againSupervisors plan simple follow-ups that show they care without adding pressure.
- Respect confidentiality and its limitsThe group clarifies what can stay private and when safety means others must be told.
- Protect your own wellbeingSupervisors identify their own support and recognize when supporting others is affecting them.
Tools and materials
- Signs to look for card
- Check-in conversation guide
- Local support and escalation map
- Emergency response card
- Practice scenarios
- Supervisor self-care plan
Who it’s for
- Construction supervisors and crew leads
- Site managers and project leads
- Safety and health leads
- Supervisors new to people responsibilities
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Supervisor Mental Health Conversations
How long is Supervisor Mental Health Conversations?
Supervisor Mental Health Conversations runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Notice changes that warrant a check-in: know what changes to look for, consider the pressures on site and act on a concern early. A 60-minute session covers Notice changes that warrant a check-in in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Hold a private, supportive check-in. A 3-hour session adds Escalate urgent and non-urgent concerns appropriately. A full-day session adds Follow up and look after yourself. It is also available as a 4-week program.
Can Supervisor Mental Health Conversations be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Supervisor Mental Health Conversations?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Supervisor Mental Health Conversations to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.