Grounding in troubled times – a workshop for individuals and organizations working in the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Movement. (1.5 hours)

This workshop focuses on helping individual and organizational providers in establishing concrete grounding practices during this complex time. Many mental health workers, legal workers and medical providers are going through a tough time as they support clients through trauma and despair, while possibly experiencing many of the same feelings.  There may be increased feelings of trauma, overwhelm, burnout, depression, anxiety or hopelessness. This workshop will address the unique challenges that medical, mental health, legal workers and social service providers and organizations are going through right now with a major focus on providing simple practical tools to help center well-being, while improving mental and physical health, and work/life balance.

Who will benefit from this training?

1.     Mental Health Organizations, Hospitals, Legal Services and Law Firms, Social Service Agencies

2.     Medical Doctors, Lawyers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Workers, Licensed Marriage Family Therapists

Presenter: Dr. Cory Nyamora is a licensed psychologist and endurance sports coach. He is the founder and director of Endurance – A Sports & Psychology Center, Inc. He provides endurance coaching for beginner and experienced athletes, as well as psychological services to children, adults, and families. He provides trainings for organizations on topics related to the intersections of sports and mental health and overall wellness. Find out more at  www.endurancecenter.org  or call 510.981.1471.