"Pretending that it can be when it can't is how people break their hearts." Elvin Semrad Relentless hope is a defense to which clients cling in order not to have to feel the pain of their disappointment in the object – the hope a defense ultimately against grieving. The refusal to deal with the pain of their grief about the…
This webinar will provide information on how faculty and educators can use mindfulness practice to improve their mental health. Mindfulness is a quality that individuals can display while being fully aware of their immediate surroundings and noticing all things happening based on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. However,this is challenging for some individuals to experience the…
This training will discuss vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and moral distress that can arise in the helping field. When individuals don't intentionally care for themselves, it can lead to burnout, premature department from an organization, etc. Participants will learn strategies to increase their self-care to be more resilient and compassionate. It's essential for those of us in the helping profession…
