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who we work with
Are you a helping professional who wants more balance, less stress and greater satisfaction in life and work?
Does your organization want greater staff retention, inspired employee engagement and a healthy dynamic work environment?
Our Clients
Who Are Helpers, Healers & Leaders?
Social workers, therapists, counsellors, psychologists, nurses, physicians, midwives, health care professionals, life coaches, executive coaches, wellness practitioners, crisis line workers, educators, change agents, caregivers, massage therapists, body workers, healers, writers, disaster response workers, emergency services and supervisors, managers and leaders within occupational groups of this nature. Creative Wellness clients are dedicated helping professionals who work in high stress environments. They know that taking care of themselves is foundational to success and satisfaction in their lives and work AND that caring for self while being in service to others is a balancing act. They want greater work-life balance, less stress, as well as feelings of accomplishment and meaning in the important work that they do.
Creative Wellness clients also include health, human and social service organizations who want greater staff retention and employee satisfaction through cultivating a healthy, vibrant workplace culture. |
"Lynda and Creative Wellness's ability to be flexible and responsive to our agencies needs was tremendous! The staff are excited about developing self care plans and look forward to working with Lynda again." PEERS Victoria
Chris Leischner M.S.W., R.S.W.
Executive Director, PEERS "Three words come to mind when reflecting on the work provided by Lynda Monk: Passion, Commitment and Innovation. Lynda leaves a trail of legacy, our ministry has certainly benefited from our partnership with her in the areas of training and organizational health." John Campos, RSW
Ministry of Children and Family Development |
The Challenges - When can we help?
Do any of these circumstances feel true for you?
If any of these statements ring true for you, you are not alone.
Does your organization face any of these challenges?
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successful clients
Creative Wellness clients who have been successful in overcoming these challenges have shared common commitments, characteristics and beliefs.
Individuals who...
- are already successful and want to move towards even higher levels of success, fulfillment and well-being in their lives and work
- value the importance of self-care, healing and wellness
- see change and personal development as opportunities for growth
- are open minded and motivated
- like to work collaboratively and have fun with possibilities
- are willing to learn new things and let go of old ways of being and doing that are not serving them well
- are willing to take action towards their goals and wellness
- are focused on being the best they can be personally and professionally
- have a desire for their highest sense of well-being and joy in life and work
Organizations who...
- care about their employees
- strive towards high employee retention, satisfaction, and engagement
- include employee health and wellness as core values and are taking action in this important area of organizational development
- invest in the ongoing creation of wise compassionate leadership
- know that taking care of the people who do the work is the bottom line to providing quality care and service to clients or patients
- are committed to sustainable solutions and hence realize that approaches to leadership and work that lead to burnout and stress are not solutions at all
- realize that while results matter, quality of life and the quality of the journey are equally important
who are our clients
Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW has served a wide range of client organizations within multiple occupational groups - she has worked as a trainer, facilitator, curriculum writer and/or consultant to numerous organizations including the following:
Creative Wellness clients served...
- The Ministry of Children & Family Development, BC (since 1995)
- The Justice Institute of BC
- Caring for First Nations Children Society
- Mheccu, UBC
- Community Living Services
- Child Welfare League of Canada
- Niagara Distress Centre
- Salt Spring Fire Department
- SWOVA: Salt Spring Women Opposed to Violence and Abuse
- Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services
- Corrections Services Canada - Prairie Region
- RNABC: Registered Nurses Association of BC
- Midwifery Program, University of British Columbia
- PEERS Victoria
In her role with Fisher and Associates, specialists in organizational health and employee wellness, Lynda has also worked with...
- Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
- Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Arts
- Ministry of Community Services
- Children's Aid Societies - Ontario
- Corrections Canada - Pacific Region
- BC Custody
- Alberta Solicitor General
- Vancouver Police Department
- Victim Services - Tisdale, SK
- ROOF - Reaching Outdoor Friends - Kitchener, Ont.
- Department of National Defense - CFB Esquimalt
Thank you to all of these clients for your ongoing efforts towards creating greater wellness within your workplaces!
Now that you know the kind of clients we work with, the challenges we help them resolve and what our clients need to do and who they need to be to ensure their success, click on this link to learn more about how we work.
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