Staff Care and Support: An Intro Series Course [Hamden, CT]

Introductory Series Staff Care and Support with Eileen Russo, MA, LADC & Alicia Davis, LMT The emotional strain of working in the addiction/mental health field can cause burnout, staff turnover and impacts professional/personal lives. Without effective coping mechanisms care-givers can become frustrated, overwhelmed and immobilized. This experiential workshop is a three-layered approach to staff care; organizational, professional and personal. In addition to receiving information on topics such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, participants will engage in exercises related to reconnection, spirituality and mindfulness practice. Friday, June 19th 9:00AM to 4:00PM   at The Connecticut Women's Consortium 2321 Whitney Ave. Suite. 401 - Hamden, CT - 06518 Fee: $35 Lunch is provided.  About the Presenters: Eileen Russo, MA, LADC  is a licensed addiction counselor, certified clinical supervisor and certified co-occurring disorder professional. She has worked in the addiction and mental health field for over 30 years. Alicia Davis, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist and president of Centerpoint Wellness, Alicia holds the vision that individuals inherently have the capacity to live their lives filled with passion, energy, and balance. Register Here! IMPORTANT: If you are registering through an agency with a purchase order please fax your registration and the approved purchase order to: 203-909-6894 Earn 6 CEU Credits! Certificate of Attendance, NASW, CCB, and CME(upon request) For more information on Consortium trainings please click here.