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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Learners who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from the Academy.

Learners who complete all five courses in the Series: Tools for Coping with Stress and Trauma will receive a certificate of completion for the series.

DESCRIPTION

COVID-19 has transformed the way we work, live, and spend time with others. For many of us, this has led to considerable increases in stress and feeling like it is harder to manage uncertainties. This 75 min introductory course draws on research from psychology and neuroscience to develop simple practices that can help us stay grounded and centered during these difficult times.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Learn about the science of stress, anxiety, and resilience
• Explore what can be done to assist people in regaining a sense of control
• Discuss the connection of mind and body in stress reactions and resilience
• Recognize the importance of self-care and identify ways to engage in self-care planning

LEARNING PATH

This course is part of a Series: Tools for Coping with Stress and Trauma. Learners are invited to register for one or more of the five courses in this series:

• Managing Stress and Building Resilience
• Managing Perceptions of Control
• Journaling to Manage Stress and Build Resilience
• Chronic Pain and Mental Health
• Preventing and Managing PTSD

Those who complete all five courses will receive a certificate of completion for the series.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This course will include presentation as well as opportunities to participate and discuss the tools presented.

ELIGIBILITY

This course is open to staff of any non-profit community organization or government agency that delivers social services in NYC.