We offer special lectures that explore labor-related issues in depth from a humanities perspective.
We identify the actual status of emotional labor by workplace and industry, and explore measures to protect emotional laborers.
Conducted using various methods, such as questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews, to identify occupational groups involving emotional labor, as well as the health and working environments of emotional laborers.
Explored alternatives and made policy recommendations to minimize harm caused by emotional labor, including identifying the core issues and areas for improvement regarding emotional labor problems by industry and institution.
We inspect the implementation status of the emotional labor protection system within Seoul Metropolitan Government affiliated organizations and explore measures to ensure the system's establishment.
Distribute implementation checklists to public corporations and government-funded institutions under the Seoul Metropolitan Government and collect evaluation data from each institution.
Analyze and evaluate the data submitted by each institution to support the continuous maintenance and development of the emotional labor protection system within Seoul Metropolitan Government affiliated organizations.
A team consisting of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Labor Policy Division, experts, and research fellows from the Center conducts on-site inspections.
We review the current emotional labor manuals of each institution and workplace and provide consultation support for manuals that reflect the specific characteristics of each organization.
Clarifying the target audience for the manual by reflecting the characteristics of each institution
Designing a manual that allows for immediate implementation
Identifying issues with the institution's existing manual through consultation meetings
Providing advisory opinions on the manual focusing on these issues
Workplaces in Seoul with emotional labor occupations, affiliated organizations of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, partner companies with MOUs, privately contracted institutions, etc.
We support the formation of an investigation committee and the investigation itself to ensure fair and objective investigations in the event of workplace harassment incidents. (※ Individual applications are not accepted)
We operate a Workplace Harassment Investigation Committee to deliberate on matters such as determining acts of harassment, recommending appropriate measures including protective actions for victims and disciplinary actions against perpetrators, and preventing the recurrence of harassment.
Resolving harassment issues within the organization and spreading a culture of non-harassment through objective and professional investigations
Helps workers engaged in emotional labor heal their emotional distress and escape stressful situations.
Helps workers reporting workplace bullying heal their emotional distress and escape the situation.
| Zone | Relevant Area | Center Name |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Gangbuk-gu, Dobong-gu, Nowon-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Seongbuk-gu, Jungnang-gu | Trees and Forests |
| Midwest | Dongjak-gu, Gwanak-gu, Mapo-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu | Mind and Growth |
| Western | Gangseo-gu, Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu, Yangcheon-gu | Morning Garden |
| Central | Seodaemun-gu, Seongdong-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Yongsan-gu, Jung-gu | Healing Mate |
| Southern | Gangnam-gu, Gangdong-gu, Gwangjin-gu, Seocho-gu, Songpa-gu | Korea Counseling Institute |
We help emotional laborers recover their weary minds through various participatory psychological healing programs, including meditation, music therapy, art therapy, and horticultural therapy.
Worker groups/workplaces capable of stable and continuous participation in a program consisting of a total of 4 hours (1-2 sessions).
| Program Name | Objective | Details |
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| Northern |
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Session 1: Physical relaxation movements with aromas, sound and breath meditation with singing bowls
Session 2: Physical relaxation massage with aromas, mindfulness and body scan with singing bowls
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| Escaping from Emotional Burnout Caused by Stress!! |
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Session 1: Orientation, Mind-Body Relaxation using Scented Candles, Making My Worry Doll
Session 2: Drumming and Hitting with Percussion Instruments, Self-Expression through a Beautiful Hand Frame
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| Take Care of My Stress |
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Session 1: Building intimacy, understanding yourself and stress using pictures
Session 2: Finding your personal stressors with cards, finding your own stress relief methods
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| Let's Get Rid of Stress! (Photo Therapy) |
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Session 1: Understanding Stress, Developing Stress Coping Strategies
Session 2: Encouraging Each Other (Stress Management and Relief), Finding Necessary Resources, Giving Heartfelt Gifts to Each Other
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| Emotion Regulation Class |
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Session 1: Physical relaxation movements with aromas, sound and breath meditation with singing bowls
Session 2: Physical relaxation massage with aromas, mindfulness and body scan with singing bowls
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| Music Stretching to Release a Tight Mind |
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Session 1: Body and Mind Stretching, Identifying Current Stress Levels and Major Stressors
Session 2: Strengthening Mental Muscles, Learning How to Recognize and Appropriately Express Emotions, Feeling Emotional Changes While Listening to Music, Awakening Inner Positivity
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| Horticultural Therapy in Collaboration with Seoul Metropolitan Government |
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Flower Basket Making, Stress Relief and Social Relationship Strengthening (Psychodrama), Psychodrama on the Themes of Relationships and Harmony |
| Horticultural Therapy in Collaboration with Seoul Metropolitan Government |
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Flower Basket Making, Stress Relief and Social Relationship Strengthening (Psychodrama), Psychodrama on the Themes of Relationships and Harmony |
We assist victims of workplace bullying in their psychological recovery through various participatory psychological healing programs, including meditation, music therapy, and art therapy.
Worker groups/workplaces capable of stable and continuous participation in a program consisting of a total of 4 hours (1-2 sessions).
| Program Name | Objective | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation with Singing Bowls |
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Session 1: Physical relaxation movements with aromatherapy, sound and breath meditation with singing bowls
Session 2: Physical relaxation massage with aromatherapy, mindfulness and body scan with singing bowls
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| Understanding Myself and Living as Myself |
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Session 1: Acknowledging my current self and emotions using art media
Session 2: Expressing my changed self using various media
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| Caring for Wounded Hearts |
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Session 1: Sharing Together, Stress Management through Understanding Stress Caused by Bullying and Coping Strategies
Session 2: Empowering Together, Finding My Strength, Self-Resilience, Restoring Self-Esteem
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We conduct customized emotional labor training for emotional laborers, employers/managers, and health managers.
Specialized Emotional Labor Instructor Team (Composed of labor attorneys, lawyers, researchers, psychological counselors, etc.)
Emotional labor workplaces or emotional laborers located in Seoul
