Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma is the Founder and Chairperson of Vishwas Healing and Healthcare LLP, a renowned Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Alternative Healing Master with over 22 years of experience in the healing industry. Dr. Pooja’s passion for healing and counseling goes beyond just a profession; it is her true calling.
Thus, in the modern world, companies face the problem of high productivity and the health of their employees. Another approach that is gradually being implemented by organizations is the inclusion of psychotherapies in the corporate wellness programs. Psychotherapies do not only assist in reducing stress and treating mental disorders but also in increasing the efficiency of employees besides making them psychologically fit and healthy.
The concept of psychotherapy in the corporate world
Psychotherapy is a process that entails talking and communication between a therapist and a client or a number of clients. It includes different methods and methods such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and others. At the workplace, psychotherapy can be used to target certain problems that are more likely to be found in the workplace, for instance, stress, burnout, conflicts, and leadership.
The role of psychotherapies in enhancing productivity
1. Stress reduction
Stress is a prevalent problem in the workplace, which has adverse effects on the employees such as burnout, absenteeism, and reduced output. Psychotherapy assists employees in identifying ways of dealing with stress, working through stress, and attaining a good work-life balance. This, in turn, minimises the chances of the employees getting burnt out and thus increases their productivity.
2. Improved focus and concentration
In the course of counseling and therapy, workers can be helped to reduce distractions and, therefore, improve their concentration. This results to them performing their tasks in a better and efficient manner as compared to when they were not grouped.
3. Enhanced problem-solving skills
Cognitive behavioral therapy, which is a type of psychotherapy, assists employees in the development of problem-solving skills by altering their thinking process. This leads to better and efficient decision-making and creativity, which are vital in any business.
4. Better interpersonal relationships
Good communication and good relations between the employees are very important for the success of the organization. Team building and conflict-solving sessions can enhance the teams’ performance, decrease the level of conflicts within the teams, and develop a healthy organizational culture.
Promoting holistic wellness through psychotherapy
1. Emotional well-being
Counselling is a way through which employees can share their feelings and get a chance to solve their personal problems that may be affecting their performance at the workplace. This helps in the emotional let out and support of the individual, which in turn is beneficial for the health of the individual.
2. Mental health support
It is through routine therapeutic sessions that mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and other related psychological disorders can be diagnosed and treated. These issues do not arise or are managed before they become severe and affect the worker’s performance.
3. Personal growth and development
Psychotherapy is a process that involves talking and thinking about one’s self and life. Employees are able to learn about themselves, their behavior, motivations, and goals, which in turn improves their personal and work lives.
4. Resilience building
The mindfulness and resilience training-based therapies are useful in building up the employees’ self-awareness and their ability to cope with pressure. This helps them to manage workplace issues better and keep a good attitude.
Implementing psychotherapy programs incorporates
1. Creating awareness
Thus, it is crucial for companies to educate the public on the importance of seeking therapy and to demystify the process of doing so. This can be done through conducting trainings, meetings and other forms of passing information from the leadership.
2. Accessible services
Making sure that the employees have a way of accessing the trained therapists either within the workplace or through the use of the Internet is quite helpful. This allows more employees to approach such services and receive the help they need, as the services provided are confidential and anonymous.
3. Integration with wellness programs
Thus, the combination of psychotherapy with other wellness activities will help to cover all aspects of employees’ health. This entails adding mental health check-ins, stress management workshops, and mindfulness sessions to the list of activities that are taken under the wellness programs.
4. Leadership involvement
Leadership is very important in the enhancement of a culture of mental health and wellbeing among employees. Managers who advocate for and engage in mental health programs create a good culture and influence others to take care of their mental health.
Conclusion
The incorporation of psychotherapies in corporate wellness programs is not only a fad but a requirement in the current society. In this case, psychotherapy is useful in tackling mental health problems and stress and enhancing the emotional health of the employees, which in return enhances their productivity. Thus, organizations that invest in mental health and wellness are likely to have a more committed, more stress-coping, and more productive employee base, which, in turn, would be beneficial for the organization’s long-term success.
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Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma, Healing Therapist & Life Coach
Dr. Pooja, an exceptional communicator, seeks to revolutionize holistic healing by emphasizing the profound interconnectedness of the mind and body. Her philosophy rests on the belief that mental and physical health are inseparable. Any ailment affecting one inevitably reverberates through the other. With this vision, Dr. Pooja has transformed countless lives.
