Finding Stress Relief and Connection in Challenging Times

This session offers participants tools and the space to process anxiety related to current political divisions. Worrying for ourselves, our colleagues and the people we serve can manifest in ways that harm our relationships and undermine our work and life satisfaction. We will provide tools for managing stress and supporting our collective health, with a focus on personal well-being.

RSVP/Registration is required, but the event is free to all, thanks to the generosity of the Feeley Family.

Open to anyone interested in mental health and resilience.

(Offered in English, on Zoom)

Facilitators:

• Susan Buchholz – Executive Director of the Heartwell Institute for Mindfulness, Bloomberg Public Health Fellow & Former SEIU member
• Amy Ebbeson – Trauma Specialist, Licensed Social Worker & Former SEIU member
• Kelsey Hopkins – Joy Coach, BS in Public Health, MA in International Development and Social Change

Learning Outcomes:

• Create a space for employees to identify shared values and common experiences.
• Introduce mindfulness in a way that feels accessible and nonintimidating.
• Provide practical stress reduction techniques grounded in mindfulness.
• Use reflection to identify, evaluate, and apply personal strategies for stress management, self-care, and job satisfaction in a diverse setting.