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SUMMARY:Lyra: Trauma-Informed Workspaces: Basic Principles and Best Practices Workshop
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. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nWhat is trauma and how does it impact individuals\nWhy should we prioritise trauma informed workspaces:\n\nUnderstanding the impact of trauma on mind and body\nPreventing unnecessary triggers\n\n\nHow to create a trauma informed workspace\nTrauma informed workspaces in action\n\nNo registration is required — simply click the link to join the event. \n\nData Privacy Notice: \nWhen joining\, Lyra processes limited personal data (name\, email\, IP) via Microsoft Teams Live Events for technical and administrative purposes. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis is conducted based on consent and legitimate interests under GDPR. You have the right to access\, correct\, or delete your data as per Lyrasʼ Privacy Notice.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/lyra-trauma-informed-workspaces-basic-principles-and-best-practices-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Stress Management
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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Heart: You Only Have One!
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar session\, Dr. Lawless will explain what heart disease is\, the importance of partnering with your primary care physician to measure the risk factors\, and best ways to modify and control all the risk factors\, and thereby\, limit your chances of getting heart disease. For those who love coffee\, wine\, and chocolate\, Dr. Lawless will share with you the latest research as to whether these foods are helpful or harmful. She will also discuss what to do if you get a symptom that might be a heart problem\, and what to do about it. Register now.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/how-to-protect-your-heart-you-only-have-one/
CATEGORIES:Stress Management,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Managing Weight in Stressful Times
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this webinar is to understand the basics of stress and its impact on body weight\, to understand the basic components of weight management\, and how to create a strategy for weight management in stressful times.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/managing-weight-in-stressful-times/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Stress Management
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