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Stress Management Group Workshop Series
September 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
| Location: | Online |
| Audience: | Staff and Faculty |
| Contact Email: | samantha.munro@carleton.ca |
Healthy Workplace and Learning & Professional Development are collaborating to offer this virtual Stress Management Group Workshop Series, led by Dr. Erin O’Farrell, C.Psych. Our aim is to provide support to Carleton University faculty and staff in the form of a series of group sessions that focus on skills to manage stress and anxiety, as well as to adjust to working from home. These groups are open to all Carleton University faculty and staff who want to connect with colleagues and share current experiences while developing strategies to manage current stressors and improve coping.
If you are interested, please read below to find out more.
What topics will be discussed in group meetings?
- Stress and anxiety management which will include the following:
- Introduction to stress and anxiety
- Relaxation strategies to help manage stress and anxiety (e.g., relaxation breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.)
- Behavioural strategies to help with stress and anxiety (e.g., exercise, diet, social interaction, pleasurable activities, etc.)
- Introduction to mindfulness
- Learning how to tolerate uncertainty and other difficult emotions
- Working from home which will include the following:
- Group discussions regarding current challenges
- Group problem solving to help address current challenges
- Setting up a routine
- Maintaining work-life balance
How will the group meetings be structured?
- Number of participants: 10 – 15 members (faculty and staff)
- Number of sessions: six weekly sessions, each lasting 60 minutes
- Dates and times: the group will run from September 30th to November 4th, at 2:00PM
- Commitment: Participants are expected to commit to attending all six sessions
- Platform for meeting: Microsoft Teams
- Dates for the sessions include:
- Wednesday, Sept 30 (2:00PM)
- Wednesday, Oct 7 (2:00PM)
- Wednesday, Oct 14 (2:00PM)
- Wednesday, Oct 21 (2:00PM)
- Wednesday, Oct 28 (2:00PM)
- Wednesday, Nov 4 (2:00PM)
What happens after I register?
Space in the pilot group is limited. Once registered, you will be sent an invitation through Microsoft Teams to attend the sessions.
More Questions?
Please reach out to us at healthyworkplace@carleton.ca for any further questions or inquiries.
How Do I Sign Up?
In order to sign up for one of these groups, please fill out the form here. A link to join the group will be sent to you by Tuesday, September 29.
Spaces are limited for these pilot groups. The deadline to register is Monday, September 28, 2020.