Vital Narratives
Transforming Healthcare Workplaces Through Wellness and Training.
Empowering Healthcare Teams to Thrive.
We partner with healthcare leaders and their teams to overcome the unique challenges of today’s fast paced industry.
Our focus is on delivering tailored, high impact training and workplace wellness programs that drive engagement, enhance team cohesion, and foster professional growth.
At Vital Narratives, we believe that thriving teams build thriving organizations and we’re here to help make that vision a reality.
Services.
Vital Narratives offers comprehensive Wellness focused training for Healthcare Teams. Our training is evidenced based, peer reviewed, and guided by current professional best practice.
Team Training.
Hands-on workshop sessions to build resilience & wellness, leadership strategies, and enhance team communication. An effective option for group educational days.
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Stronger Together: Building Resilient Primary Care Teams. A Workshop on Thriving Through Change in Alberta’s Healthcare System.
Engaging case studies, discussions & real-world applications.
Why Schedule this Workshop?
Improve workplace morale & reduce the impact of burnout.
Equip your team with resilience-building tools for long-term success.
Enhance patient care through a more engaged and adaptive team.
Take away practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
Eligible for Professional Education Credits or as a Professional Development activity.
The Leadership Essentials Training Series equips teams with resilient, ethical, and effective leadership wellness skills, ultimately leading to better patient care, improved team dynamics, and stronger relationships.
Delivered through an impactful blended learning series, this training includes both independent and team learning.
Session 1: Building Resilient Leadership in Healthcare
Self Paced Online Module 1: Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare Leadership.
Group Workshop 1: Developing Resilience & Adaptability in Leadership.
Session 2: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership
Self Paced Online Module 2: Effective Communication & Team Collaboration
Group Workshop 2: Ethical Decision-Making & Integrity in Leadership
This series can be booked as a private group training, or be tailored to suit your teams needs.
Registration for this series is open! Now Booking June 2025 and beyond.
Eligible Professional Development or PPIP Activity.
Our leadership training is designed specifically for healthcare environments, where clarity, compassion, and adaptability matter most. We equip leaders at all levels with the tools to confidently navigate change, reduce burnout, and inspire high-performing, collaborative teams. Through evidence-based strategies and real-world insights, our training helps healthcare organizations across Alberta grow strong, future-ready leaders who lead with purpose and impact.
Leadership Training.
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Meet Thea.
Thea McDougall, founder of Vital Narratives, brings over 20 years of experience in nursing, education, and healthcare leadership to support organizations in building resilient, engaged, and high-performing teams. With a deep understanding of the pressures facing today’s healthcare system, especially in Alberta, Thea specializes in personalized, practical wellness and leadership training that addresses burnout, strengthens team dynamics, and develops confident, compassionate leaders. Her approach is grounded in lived experience, evidence-based strategies, and a genuine commitment to creating lasting, meaningful change across healthcare teams and systems.
Associations.
Why Choose Vital Narratives?
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"Thea cares about producing quality wellness and training solutions because she listens and cares about people. Her work in post secondary education provides her with insights into curriculum design including multimodal course delivery, quality assurance measures, and strategies for effective and supportive teaching practices. Her combined assets make her a great choice for thoughtfully tailored training & wellness services"
Shireen Bell, Associate Dean (pior), Red Deer Polytechnic.
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“Thea was able to empower our team with clear, accessible training solutions, while fostering trust, enhancing professionalism, and placing our team at the heart of every learning experience"
Dr. J Ojedokun, Life Medical Clinic
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Get in touch.
Have an idea? Have a question? Just want to talk to a real person about your training and wellness needs!? Let’s make it happen. Please reach out and let us know how we can help.
