All Scheduled Dates
April 23, 1:00pm-2:15pm
Course Type
Brief Learning Series
Course Length
75 minutes
QUESTIONS?
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Learners who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from the Academy.
Finding Balance During Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION
These past years have led to considerable increases in stress for many individuals, making it harder to manage the daily challenges and uncertainties. This course draws on cutting edge research from psychology and neuroscience to develop simple practices that can help you to stay grounded and centered during uncertain and difficult times.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
- Increase awareness of stress and mental health concerns
- Build knowledge of positive coping strategies
- Learn specific practices and strategies to feel less overwhelmed and more focused
WHAT TO EXPECT
This session includes a presentation of relevant information and research and a discussion on how to create a good routine to support positive mental health. We invite your ideas about helpful and unhelpful coping strategies.
ELIGIBILITY
This course is open to staff of any non-profit community organization or government agency that delivers social services in NYC.
INSTRUCTORS
This training is led by Dr. Adam Brown, Director of the Trauma and Global Mental Health Lab, Vice Provost for Research and Associate Professor of Psychology at the New School for Social Research. The focus of the lab’s work is to develop and implement culturally-responsive capacity building strategies aimed at reducing gaps in mental health care by training individuals to contribute to the wellbeing of others in their communities.