Events in December 2021

Events in December 2021

7:00 pm: Stress and Burnout Workshop

6:30 pm: Happiness and the Holiday Break

6:30 pm: Managing Anxiety - Holiday Edition

7:00 pm: Stress and Burnout Workshop

6:30 pm: Happiness and the Holiday Break

6:30 pm: Managing Anxiety - Holiday Edition

Descriptions and Zoom links to sign up for each of the workshops are available by clicking on the calendar, and are listed below, as well. Don’t forget, professional development credits are available for all groups and workshops. All discussion and participation are confidential. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday

March 2nd, 9th, and 16th2022

Tough choices: Using personal values to guide decision making (3 Sessions)The pandemic has created enormous stressors for educators and caused many people to re-evaluate their priorities. Many educators are struggling with whether or how to remain in their profession. In this 3-week workshop series, participants will engage in exercises and discussions to reflect on what is most important to them at this time and use that information to support decision-making to maintain focus or refocus on the things that matter most.

Week 1: Reflecting on important values
Week 2: Identifying areas of values consistency and discrepancy
Week 2: Creating a values-consistent action plan

4:00 p.m.Meeting Registration – Zoom

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8 7:00 pm: Stress and Burnout Workshop 7:00 pm: Stress and Burnout Workshop 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm December 8, 2021 Join Dr. Dana Steidtmann to talk further about burnout. What is it? How do we manage it? What are related factors, such as compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and system issues. What strategies do we have to manage it? And if you decide to leave, what other options might you have? The group will have some information/education but will also have time for questions and general support from Dr. Steidtmann and your peers. More information Read more

14 6:30 pm: Happiness and the Holiday Break 6:30 pm: Happiness and the Holiday Break 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm December 14, 2021 Are you hoping to actually enjoy your time off? Want to use the break to relax, recover, and to be celebrate and be jolly? Join happiness expert, Dr. Amy Lopez, as she talks about factors that influence our happiness, strategies to feel happier (even if it’s only for two weeks), and find ways to be more present in the moments that bring us joy. This is a workshop designed to have fun, laugh a little, and focus on the things that keep us going. More information Read more

16 6:30 pm: Managing Anxiety - Holiday Edition 6:30 pm: Managing Anxiety - Holiday Edition 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm December 16, 2021 Dr. Scott Cypers will facilitate this once-a-month group to review anxiety management skills, but also to simply provide an open forum for questions about all things mental health related. This monthly workshop will give you some basic tips/techniques and give you a chance to talk through school year stresses. This month, the focus will be on navigating the holidays, spending time with family, and ways to survive all the hustle and bustle. More information Read more