Balancing the demands of a career and family life is a challenge faced by many working parents. The pressure to excel at work while being fully present at home can leave little room for self-care, often leading to burnout and mental fatigue. This course is designed to address these challenges head-on by providing actionable strategies to prioritize your mental health and overall well-being. The course emphasizes practical, easy-to-implement techniques tailored for busy working parents. From setting boundaries to prioritizing sleep and physical activity, you'll learn how to create sustainable habits that enhance your well-being. You'll also explore how to recognize the signs that additional support -whether from friends, family, therapy, or other resources- is necessary, and how to seek help without guilt or hesitation. Ultimately, this course will help you regain a sense of balance and control in your life by equipping you with tools to manage stress, build resilience, and rediscover joy in both your professional and personal roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify cultural expectations that contribute to stress and develop strategies to counter them.
- Recognize the signs of mental health challenges and the appropriate times to seek professional help.
- Select self-care practices and routines that align with their personal and family needs.
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Challenging Cultural Expectations and Managing Stress: Explore the impact of societal pressures and develop strategies to counter unrealistic expectations while managing stress effectively.
- Prioritizing Self-Care and Physical Well-Being: Learn the importance of self-care, including sleep, exercise, relaxation, and setting boundaries, as well as understanding the critical connection between physical and mental health.
- Seeking Support and Building Resilience: Recognize when to seek help -whether through therapy, friends, or family- and develop skills to build resilience, create flexible work arrangements, and identify when additional support, such as professional intervention, is needed.
