Navigating the Pandemic: Finding the Support and Resiliency to Cope
Overview:
The global pandemic has profoundly influenced all aspects of our lives. The associated challenges have resulted in a multitude of personal and professional impacts that will produce lasting consequences. Dealing with these daily challenges has taken a toll on our emotional, mental and physical beings. Work-life balance has been turned upside down by this unexpected societal challenge that shows little sign of disappearing anytime soon. Increased stress, financial challenges, strained relationships and loss of normality are just a few examples of how we have been impacted. One way to productively make sense of our current situation is by coming together in a supportive, community setting. Radford University and the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center are partnering to offer a mini-retreat to rejuvenate working professionals impacted by the pandemic.
This one-day retreat is open to any working professional in southwest Virginia seeking an outlet to better cope in a pandemic environment. This mini-retreat is designed to promote personal well-being and increased resiliency in all aspects of our lives. The day will be packed with fun, engaging activities designed to create a comfortable safespace to share and learn. An atmosphere of trust and respect will be maintained to comfortably explore the difficulties as well as the silver linings associated with the pandemic. Participating in this retreat will provide greater self-awareness, improved coping skills, and deeper empathy for others navigating pandemic life. Activities will be facilitated both indoors and outdoors to ensure an active, engaging, experiential process.
Purpose:
The purpose of this experiential and interactive mini-retreat will be to explore our shared pandemic experiences in a supportive environment with the intent to promote personal well-being and increased resiliency in all aspects of our lives.
Retreat Objectives:
- Improved stress management and coping skills;
- Increased community, connection, and awareness;
- Increased self-inquiry, resiliency and overall well-being
- Improved work-life balance
What to Bring:
- Dress in lose comfortable clothing
- Comfortable shoes for outdoor activities
- Open attitude
The training will be facilitated by: Dr. Mark Wagstaff and Dr. Alan Forrest.
REGISTRATION FEES
– Early registration fee – $50 By June 1st ($75 after June 1st)
**Registration fee includes training, training materials and lunch.**
Registration for this workshop closes at 11:59 pm on July 10th, 2022
WHEN
July 15, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
One Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24212
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| For assistance with the registration site, please contact Radford University Conference Services: conf-serv@radford.edu or by calling (540) 831-5800 For inquiries about the course, please contact the Office of Academic Outreach: abingdon@radford.edu or by phone at (276) 619-4314 |
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations may be sent by email to conf-serv@radford.edu, by mail to Conference Services at Radford University, PO Box 6911, Radford, VA 24142 or by fax to (540) 831-6363. Cancellations will not be accepted over the telephone. Attendee will be responsible for any credit card transaction fees associated with initial registration or refund when cancelling this event.