(Continuing Education) Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony

1550 North Northwest Highway,Park Ridge IL 60068

03 February, 2023

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Friday February 3, 2023 Workshop titled "Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony" Learning Objectives For Workshop Titled: "Learning Objectives For Workshop Titled: “Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony” 1) Define stress and stressors at a clinical level 2) Identify workplace stress and its personal and professional impact 3) Explore evidence-based means of reducing stress for a healthier lifestyle About the Presenter: Meet Katarzyna Weresz, LCPC, NCC, RYT, Eagala Certified MHP The story of Counseling Speaks’ founding begins many years prior with an individual who is passionate about helping others. Her mission was simple–to instill hope in everyone. In 2004, Katarzyna Weresz (Kasia Wereszczynska) began working in the field of mental health. She is the founder of Counseling Speaks, a multicultural group practice serving the Chicago metropolitan area with locations in Chicago, Park Ridge, Barrington and Lake Forest. She has extensive training and 20+ years' experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and positive psychology. She has provided counseling to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency rooms, community mental health agencies, schools and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. She worked as a SASS worker for over 6 years. Weresz graduated with her Master's from the Illinois School of Psychology in 2008. Katarzyna has served on the Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) International Counselor Community Engagement Committee, Illinois Diversity in Leadership Task Force Committee, and the Argosy University Counselor Education Advisory Board. She is past President of both the Chicago Counseling Association (CCA) and the Illinois Association of Multicultural Counseling (IAMC). She was elected as President of the Illinois Counseling Association and decided to take a break from some of her leadership commitments to focus more on her family and personal development. Katarzyna is an international speaker with noted presentations in the US, Poland, Italy, Canada, Switzerland, and Hungary to mention a few. She is also the founder of In Her Shoes Foundation 501c(3) nonprofit organization that empowers and inspires every woman and girl to be her personal best. In addition, she teaches psychology classes at the University of St. Francis and Oakton Community College. Katarzyna’s philosophy is that counseling is not just a profession–it is a way of life. That is, to inspire change in others, one must believe and act in accordance with what it is one can see others becoming. The role of a counselor extends well beyond sitting in a chair behind a desk with a client lying on the couch. Rather, it is being actively involved in the community as an advocate, serving as a leader, educating, researching and assessing the needs of entire populations, and so on. Further, and most importantly, it is believing that change is possible. Thus, she decided to build a better practice–one that instills hope in everyone. Here at Counseling Speaks, we believe that “There is always hope for change.” They make it a goal to ensure that their clients and everyone else they come in contact will believe it. Thus, “Counseling Speaks” to every facet of life. Counseling Speaks is a holistic counseling, consultation, coaching, supervision, and psychoeducational clinic that continually strives to enhance the mental health and overall well-being of individuals. Counseling Speaks embraces diversity and works within the community to promote a welcoming environment for all. Our multi-lingual staff is committed to providing a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all clients that promotes a positive and healthy lifestyle. This CE Program is offered every 1st Friday of Every Month from 12-2PM. Lunch is Provided. RSVP Required. 2 CE's Provided. ***Licensed professional counselors in Illinois (LPC, LCPC) are required to take: Thirty (30) C.E. hours every 2 years. All clinical professional counselors are also required to complete eighteen (18) hours in clinical supervision. Counseling Speaks has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselor’s (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6926. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Counseling Speaks is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. ABOUT THE EVENT This workshop will take place in-person at the Counseling Speaks, PLLC 1550 N Northwest Hwy Suite 210 Park Ridge, IL 60068 Mask optional. This convening is open to all invitees who are compliant with Counseling Speaks vaccination requirements and, because of ongoing health risks, particularly to the unvaccinated, participants are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures (masking and social distancing, etc.) appropriate to their vaccination status as advised by public health officials or to their individual vulnerabilities as advised by a medical professional. Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM *The Professional Development Program at Counseling Speaks is a licensed State of Illinois provider of continuing education (CE) for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. It is recommended that professionals review rules for their licensing board prior to registering to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.