Wellness During Catastrophic Crises and Pandemics
Name:
Wellness During Catastrophic Crises and Pandemics
Date:
May 19, 2020
Time:
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Website:
Register Online
Event Description:
Join Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital for a FREE virtual community education event!
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have partnered with MaineStay Youth and Family Services to host a free webinar on how to maintain mental and emotional health during COVID-19.
Wellness During Catastrophic Crises and Pandemics
Community Education Webinar
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
3:30-5:00 PM
Catastrophic crises such as September 11th, natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and pandemics such as COVID-19 can traumatize, increase stress, and undermine our sense of well-being and mental health. Topics covered in this virtual presentation include:
• Whole-person wellness during crises and pandemics
• Creating community in the midst of isolation
• The use of technology (e.g. Zoom friend and family reunions)
• Emotions and activities which negatively or positively impact our mental, physical, and immune health
• The two things are that stronger than fear
• How to deal with panic
• How to help your children deal with COVID-19
• Dealing with grief during pandemics
• Addressing trauma
• Creating balance while working from home
• Lessons from astronauts who traveled to outer space on dealing with isolation
• From surviving to thriving during catastrophic crises and pandemics
About the presenter:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean and British Islands.
This webinar is appropriate for all community members and professionals and includes 1.5 free CEUs for Illinois social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and nurses. Advance registration is required. You will be able to join the webinar online or by phone.
