construction safety

Building Stronger, Safer Teams: Why Mental Health is Key to Construction Safety

When we think about construction safety, our minds often go straight to physical hazards: misused tools, cluttered work sites, or workers skipping their personal protective equipment (PPE). But here’s the truth—mental health is the foundation of a safe and productive workplace. At GET Thriving, we’re on a mission to address a critical yet often overlooked…

building resilience

Building Resilience: Why Mental Health Belongs on Every Construction Leader’s Agenda

The construction industry is built on grit, skill, and relentless commitment. But behind the hard hats and tool belts is a silent epidemic that leaders can no longer afford to overlook. Recent findings by the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) revealed that 90% of construction workers reported experiencing a tough childhood, with 70% having undiagnosed…

find the others

Find the Others

“Admit it. You aren’t like them. You’re not even close. You may occasionally dress yourself up as one of them, watch the same mindless television shows as they do, maybe even eat the same fast food sometimes. But it seems that the more you try to fit in, the more you feel like an outsider,…

aced your ace score

Aced your ACE score?

Did you have a traumatic childhood or did you have a TRAUMATIC childhood? Either way, you’re welcome here. The truth is that most of us have experienced some level of childhood trauma. In our opinion, it isn’t helpful to view trauma as a competition. We honor everyone’s unique experiences and healing journeys. The ACE Score…