EVENT DESCRIPTION

Stress Management for Human Service Professionals training that equips teachers, counselors, social workers, youth workers and other service professionals to deal with the stress that comes with the profession.

EVENT CONTENT

• Learn the causes of stress and how continuous stress manifests itself physically and mentally
• Learn the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress and burnout
• Learn and be able to demonstrate at least 3 strategies to use to reduce their stress, such as mindfulness, meditation, aromatherapy and Qigong.