We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop opportunity! The Virginia CSBG office will be hosting an in- person wellness workshop for Virginia Community Action Agency’s (CAAs) on May 8, 2023, from 9am to 4pm, at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA. This workshop is designed specifically for frontline staff working at CAAs and will discuss how staff can address the vicarious trauma of day-to-day responsibilities, while building their capacity to cope in healthy and manageable ways.
In partnering with Barrenridge Consulting LLC, Drs. Tammy Gilligan and Michele Kielty, professors at James Madison University, proposes to provide guidance and leadership in addressing staff mental health through covering the following topics: Building up Ourselves and Others through Strengths; and Building Inner Resources for Self-Regulation and Coping.
This workshop will offer opportunities to network with other CAA staff with several small group breakout activities scheduled throughout the day. Make sure to register early - there will be a limit of 35 participants on a first come first serve basis. Lunch will be provided. The cost for the training is $75.
If you are a manager, executive director, and who is passionate about supporting all members of your staff- don’t miss this training!
Click here to register. Deadline to register is April 20, 2023.
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