Quiz
Please indicate if the following statements are True or False:
________ 1. The majority of people struggling with an addiction can be found in the
workplace
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40% of workplace accidents that result in death involve drug or alcohol use
________ 3. Addiction is a family disease
________ 4. Most people with an addiction have no desire to stop their destructive behaviors
________ 5. An alcoholic does not have a drinking problem, but rather a living problem
________ 6. It is legal for employers to test employees for drugs and alcohol in the workplace
________ 7. The DSM-V now recognizes gambling and shopping as addiction disorders
________ 8. The leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15-24 is suicide
________ 9. Relapse is part of the recovery process
________ 10. Your personal views of mental illness and addiction can impact the workplace
How many did you get correct?
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This session will be very beneficial!
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Good foundation of knowledge
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Superstar status
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I am going home… you are ready to lead this session
Allan Kehler
www.outfromtheshadows.ca
Who Am I?
Do your best to identify four points under each of the eight areas.
I want
I need
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I like
I love
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I dislike
I wish
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I fear
I am
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Which area was the most challenging to complete?
Which area was the easiest to complete?
Allan Kehler
www.outfromtheshadows.ca
Based on our discussion, rate each of the four areas on a scale between 1 and 10, with 10 being
the most satisfied.
Physical
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Mental
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Spiritual
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Emotional
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Using the diagram below, chart your answers from above, and place a dot on the appropriate line
in each area. Once completed, connect the dots.
Which area would you like to change the most? Why?
How would this cause your life be different?
Allan Kehler
www.outfromtheshadows.ca
6 Commitments to Create a Safe and Exceptional Workplace
1. Know your employees not just as employees, but as people
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Take time to get to know your employees outside of work
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Each employee is unique and has their own specific needs
2. Create an environment of trust, safety and compassion
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Take ownership and pride in creating a safe and respectable work environment
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Ensure that your actions are matching your words
3. Look beneath the actions
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Avoid an automatic reaction
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Ask yourself what is driving the individuals behavior
4. Act on the warning signs
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Say and do everything in the moment so that you don’t ever look back thinking you
should have done more
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Manage reasonable suspicions in accordance with your company policy
5. Open your door, and when they speak make sure to listen
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I don’t mean to pry, but I just wanted to let you know that I am concerned about you, and
I would be happy to listen if you ever need to talk
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Nobody needs to be fixed, but the value of being seen and heard is immeasurable
6. Be aware of local resources
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Provide various resources and direct the person accordingly
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Avoid holding their hand, and allow them to walk through the doors on their own
Allan Kehler
www.outfromtheshadows.ca