Upcoming Workshops
Workplace wellness series
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Professional Self-Care in Stressful Times
This 2-hour educational workshop focuses on balancing productivity with personal well-being, especially during high-stress periods. Participants will explore evidence-based techniques for managing stress, enhancing emotional resilience, and sustaining energy levels without sacrificing personal health.
Key Takeaways:
Techniques for integrating stress management practices into daily routines
Strategies to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Tips for developing a sustainable self-care plan aligned with professional goals
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Workplace Well-being: Promoting Psychological Safety at Work
This 2-hour educational workshop examines the importance of psychological safety in creating a supportive workplace. Building a culture of trust and open communication is essential, particularly in times of increased pressure. Participants will learn how to foster an environment where team members feel safe to express diverse ideas, take risks, and support one another.
Key Takeaways:
Tools to foster open communication and mutual respect in teams
Approaches for leaders to model and promote psychological safety
Ways to support colleagues and build resilience during challenging times
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Creating Inclusive Workplaces
As civil discourse around DEIB principles becomes more polarized, staying committed to inclusion, equity, and belonging is crucial. This 2-hour educational workshop emphasizes the value of maintaining DEIB practices and highlights strategies for creating inclusive spaces that respect diverse perspectives.
Key Takeaways:
Effective methods to champion DEIB initiatives within teams
Strategies for addressing biases and promoting cultural competence
Practical steps for building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusivity
Workshop Facilitators:
Dr. Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD
Dr. Barnwell is a Clinical and Consulting psychologist with 20 years of experience in corporate and healthcare settings. Her work emphasizes the translation of research on leadership, teams, and development into practical settings. She has served on diverse professional boards and taskforce, and is the current Chair of the American Psychological Association Telepsychology Guidelines working group.
Dr. Fred Millán, PhD
Dr. Millán is a bilingual Counseling Psychologist and a respected leader in psychological education and ethics. He serves as the director of the Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program and Professor of Psychology at SUNY Old Westbury. Dr. Millán has held many prominent positions, including president of the National Latinx Psychological Association and President of the American Psychological Association’s Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race.