Caring for the Helper: Ways of Managing Stress and Overwhelm

Presenter: Ana Rodriguez- Bentancourt, PhD 

We have been in a period of prolonged stress over the past two years and many of us are feeling overwhelmed. Self-care and community care are critical to our well-being, particularly as helpers. Come learn about stress, vicarious trauma and overwhelm; what they are, what factors contribute to them, and what we can do to cope. This workshop will offer a reflective space for you to consider what you have been carrying and help you find manageable and realistic ways to cope.

Bio:

Ana M. Rodriguez, Ph.D., is a bilingual clinical psychologist, and the founder of the Self-Care Practice in NYC, where she provides bilingual, individual, dyadic and family therapy to address the impact of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other life circumstances. For over 18 years, her psychotherapy practice and clinical supervision has specialized in work with children, adults and families who have been traumatized by interpersonal violence. Dr. Rodriguez also works with various agencies as a nationally certified trainer in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and a master trainer in Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) with the Yale Child Study Center. Additionally, she presents on topics such as the impact of trauma on young children and addressing vicarious trauma.

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