Wellbeing in the Workplace
We all encounter challenges in our work roles -- from everyday issues like balancing multiple deadlines to supporting clients who are in distress. Explore this collection to learn strategies to manage workplace challenges and support your wellbeing in the professional environment.
Enhancing Professional Wellbeing
The Enhancing Professional Wellbeing course is designed to explore ways to maintain personal wellbeing, support a positive working environment, and reduce feelings of burnout. Learn about wellbeing from fellow LA County employees and explore fictional situations to gain strategies for supporting professional wellbeing.
Shifting Perspectives: Adopting a Trauma & Resilience Informed Lens
Employing a trauma and resilience informed lens in your work requires practice. Take this course and learn alongside fictional county employees as they adopt and practice the core principles of trauma and resilience informed care to improve their interactions with the people around them in the “real world.” Consider how applying the skills taught in this video can enhance your current work practices.
Somatic Series: Widening Our Window of Tolerance
This pathway provides an overview of the Window of Tolerance and accessible, body-based mindfulness practices to support yourself or those in your communities. Learn how the Window of Tolerance concept applies to wellbeing and practical body-based strategies to support wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and a wider Window of Tolerance. This pathway includes explanations, examples, and opportunities for practice. Get ready for a different type of experience: after the first step of the pathway, the milestones will guide you through real-life practices. How to get ready to complete ...
Spring Into Mental Health Awareness Month
Spring is a time of fresh blooms, nourishment, sunshine, and awakening. This year in particular, spending time planting in my garden, I feel a sense of restored energy. On the occasional rainy day, I am delighted to bring out my rain boots, as I know the rain supports growth. The month of May wraps up the spring season and is also mental health awareness month.
We're Still Checking In
I was running late to a Zoom call. Zoom fatigue is real and I had not taken any active steps to prevent the negative impacts of attending back-to-back calls. This seems to be how remote workers are feeling since the safer at home orders. I jumped on my next call just in time for introductions to end and the “check-in” to begin. The meeting leader instructed each person to state how they were doing, something they were working on, something they were proud of, and ...
Boundary Management Explainer Video
Setting and communicating professional boundaries helps to maintain a good work-life balance, manage expectations of colleagues and supervisors, and prevent feelings of burnout. Watch this video demonstration to learn how to manage professional boundaries.
CALM Explainer Video
Communication challenges arise when interacting with others. The CALM strategy is a simple reminder of how to respond during a difficult or even combative situation. The strategy focuses on calming down and staying aware of non-verbal communication to help ease tension and reactions. Watch this video to learn the CALM strategy.
Abdominal Breathing Script
Practicing deep breathing helps reduce stress and promote a sense of calm. Use this script to practice abdominal breathing during times of stress.
CALMR Worksheet
Communication challenges arise when interacting with others. The CALMR strategy is a simple reminder of how to respond during difficult or even combative situations. The strategy focuses on calming down and staying aware of non-verbal communication to help ease tension and reactions. Use the printable tool with students to help them navigate their responses to challenging interactions.
Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care
It can be hard to take care of ourselves when we spend so much time providing care to others. We often consider self-care something we can only participate in when we have large amounts of time to devote to it. Download this tool for some ways to practice self-care, even if you only have a few minutes.