Debra BrodowskiNational Manager of Psychological Services
Debra is the National Manager of Psychological Services at the Centre for Corporate Health and is one of its longest serving employees. Always on the phone with HR professionals, Debra heads the Employee Assistance Program, Trauma Response Team and Psychological Safety Audit Team. A true academic at heart, Debra is able to use her wealth of experience in managing challenging people problems to inform many of our tried and tested psychological wellbeing models and programs.
“When a critical incident occurs in the workplace, how you lead in the hours, days and weeks to follow will significantly impact how your employees will cope.” Debra Brodowski
Known for getting to the root of the problem in complex mental health and wellbeing issues in the workplace, Debra is often asked to speak on her observations of trends in workplace wellbeing on a national scale at conferences across the Australia. Debra is also one of the lead facilitators for the Centre for Corporate Health’s Mental Health and Family & Domestic Violence training programs.
publications
What’s your new normal?
It’s time to adjust our sails as we head through rough seas, in an effort to carve out our new normal. Chances are, you have now been asked to work from home (WFH) for the foreseeable future and while many of us have already experienced working from home occasionally, most are not used to this
March 24, 2020COVID-19: Psychosocial risks your workplace should be addressing
As businesses around the globe activate their business continuity plans in response to the virus, it’s important that while we try our best to mitigate the physical risks, that we also consider the psychosocial risks at play.
March 16, 2020The importance of positive nutrition
Eating a balanced diet has vast benefits for your physical health and longevity, but also your mental health. Filling your body with nutritious foods will provide you with the energy you need to perform your tasks throughout the day and be at your best.
March 12, 2020