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Regardless of our beliefs or where we fall on the political spectrum, uncertainty and transitions in political power may cause stress, anxiety, even trauma for both clients and clinicians.
This will be a lively conversation about how to address transitions of power, the rapid speed of change, and anxiety about the political environment and the future. "Political Stress Syndrome" doesn’t appear in any clinical manual, but it is real. Hempel is not a therapist but sees daily how Political Stress Syndrome is impacting clients in Petaluma People's Services Clinic, as in our entire nation.
Changes in both individual and community mental health have been shown to be affected by political turmoil and major societal and economic fluctuations. We may worry about the future of our world, country, state, county, city, and schools. During election seasons, psychotherapy clients may seek additional help from therapists in self-care.
Learning Objectives
1) Define Political Stress Syndrome
2) Learn how to identify triggers for Political Stress Syndrome
3) Identify how political uncertainty may be impacting both clients and clinicians
4) Get tips on how to manage Political Stress Syndrome
- Know thyself
- Take a digital detox
- Practice mindfulness
- Get involved
5) Address inequities in policies, lack of civility in political discourse, and beliefs and feelings that the political class cares less and less about its constituents
Two CE units will be awarded for attendance at this event.
SPEAKER
Elece Hempel, Executive Director of Petaluma People Services, and an elected official herself, will share how political uncertainty can be stressful, even traumatic, regardless of our beliefs or where we might fall on the political spectrum.
Elece is also the elected President of the Petaluma Health Care District Board, a past president of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, and also sits on many other county and local boards. As a leader of a multi-service agency, she has experience working with behavioral health, youth services, housing, homelessness, senior services, food and nutrition, and employment services. She has received numerous awards for her service to the community, including Trustee of the Year and California Woman of the Year.
Elece Hempel, elece@petalumapeople.org 707-765-8488
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- Cost: Free for Marin CAMFT members, $10 for non-members.
- Location: Online via Zoom. Password and link sent upon registration.
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