Please join the Middlesex Unit for their November Event
Title: Addressing Burnout and Compassionate Fatigue: Self Care
The implementation of self-care strategies is essential when working in the field of social work, specifically with trauma survivors. The signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and secondary post traumatic stress are important for social workers and students to be aware of for their own well-being. This presentation will provide training on their symptoms, effects, and appropriate self-care strategies to lessen the impact of these conditions. This presentation will include experiential exercises including mindfulness, horticultural therapy, breath work, and Reiki.
Bio: Sarah Lundy, LSW, RYT, is a bilingual social worker, certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Practitioner who utilizes the principles of trauma -informed yoga and mindfulness based stress reduction with her clients and students. She is currently a Case Manager at Soba College Recovery and implements meditation programming to address addiction and mental health. She previously worked as a Residential Domestic Violence Advocate at Safe + Sound Somerset where she also taught yoga classes to residents and staff.
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Sarah Lundy, LSW, LCADC Credentialed Intern, RYT
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Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: NASW-NJ Office
30 Silver Line Drive, Suite 3 (Floor 2)
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
