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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Workspaces: Basic Principles and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the ongoing conflict and distressing events carries a profound emotional weight\, one that naturally follows us into our professional lives. During these times\, workplaces have a unique opportunity to be a source of understanding and care. This workshop explores how continuous distress intersects with our work\, focusing on how we can collectively build more resilient\, compassionate environments. You will learn the foundational components of a trauma-informed workspace and take away tangible strategies to proactively uplift and support the well-being of all employees. Join here. Learn more here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/trauma-informed-workspaces-basic-principles-and-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness,Overseas care,Stress Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Resetting for the Season - Mental Health and Family-Building
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about mental health and family-building in times of transition? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, August 28\, at 11:00 AM ET. AFSPA’s CEO\, Kyle Longton\, along with Maven Clinic\, will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/zVBV6TfYSf. \nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-resetting-for-the-season-mental-health-and-family-building/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness,Stress Management,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T074838
CREATED:20250523T201958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T202626Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Mental Health Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about the mental health resources available to you? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, May 29\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/8iUMUpCcjU \nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-mental-health-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness,Stress Management,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T110000
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Get to Know Your AFSPA Membership
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about How to Make the Most of Your AFSPA Membership? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, January 30\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/j0MnssS61d\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-get-to-know-your-afspa-membership/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T113000
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CREATED:20241218T222151Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: FSBP Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about the 2025 Foreign Service Benefit Plan’s mental health resources? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, December 19\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/2AAG32Fmrn\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-fsbp-mental-health-resources-for-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness,Stress Management,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T110000
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CREATED:20240517T070050Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Mental Wellness FSBP Coverage & Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A session on Thursday\, May 23\, at 11:00 am ET. During the session\, AFSPA CEO\, Kyle Longton will be ready to answer your questions about Mental Wellness: FSBP Coverage and Benefits on Mental Wellness. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\nSend any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form.\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-mental-wellness-fsbp-coverage-benefits/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T113000
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CREATED:20230824T193450Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Back to School & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join us LIVE! We’ll be ready to answer your questions about Back to School Mental Health.\n\nHere are three ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:\n\nSend any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/wym8thYwY\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-back-to-school-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Mental Wellness,Stress Management,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T074838
CREATED:20230818T184106Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Wellness and Back to School Checklist
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover physical and mental wellness for children\, along with a back-to-school checklist for all age groups from preschool to college. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/pediatric-wellness-and-back-to-school-checklist/
CATEGORIES:Children's Health,Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live: Mental Health Benefits and Programs
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mark your calendars and join for a LIVE 30-minute Q&A session! We’ll be ready to answer your questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan’s mental health benefits\, coverage\, and support programs. \nHere’s the link to watch the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDK8jsiNUsM \nHere are three ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session: \n\nAsk a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live show.\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-mental-health-benefits-and-programs/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Mental Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000
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CREATED:20230509T185955Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Yoga
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Destress with AFSPA as we host a Virtual Yoga session\, presented by Ashlea Zimmerman. The session will focus on mindfulness and yoga. Hatha yoga is great for stress reduction and is gentle on the body. In this 30 minute session we will complete a Hatha yoga class and incorporate mindfulness and deep breathing into the practice. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/virtual-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T113000
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CREATED:20230323T062618Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A Session: FSBP Telehealth Services
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join us LIVE! We’ll be ready to answer your questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan and how its telehealth coverage works in the U.S. and overseas. Watchthe live broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAcC4bCWdgA.\n\nHere are 3 ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:\n\nAsk a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live show. https://forms.office.com/r/0aJUwXcQ0L\n Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video on Facebook\, YouTube\, or LinkedIn.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-session-fsbp-telehealth-services/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Overseas care
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTSTAMP:20260513T074838
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Talks Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:In this episode of AFSPA Talks\, COO Kyle Longton brings us through a discussion on opioid use disorder with pharmacist Katherine Lurk and clinical psychologist Becky Parker. The three take an in depth look at the opioid epidemic\, removing the stigma surrounding opioid overdoses\, how to get help if you’re struggling with opioid misuse\, and more.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-talks-opioid-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTSTAMP:20260513T074838
CREATED:20210816T221534Z
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SUMMARY:AFSPA Talks Back to School with KidsHealth's Dr. Ben-Joseph
DESCRIPTION:In this episode of AFSPA Talks\, COO Kyle Longton finishes out our “Back to School” series by bringing us through a discussion of going back to school this year with pediatrician Dr. Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph\, a contributor to KidsHealth. The two talk about preventative care for children\, KidsHealth\, and returning to the classroom amidst a pandemic. \nElana Pearl Ben-Joseph\, M.D.\, is a general pediatrician and medical editor at the Center for Health Delivery Innovation in the Nemours Children’s Health System.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-talks-back-to-school-with-kidshealths-dr-ben-joseph/
CATEGORIES:Mental Wellness,Wellness
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