Healthy Working Luncheon and Breakfast Workshop

120 West Jefferson Boulevard,Fort Wayne IN 46802

12 August, 2021

Description

Let’s talk about employee productivity and engagement! Two sessions in two days addressing employee emotional wellness Join Well2Work and Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana for the Healthy Working Luncheon & Breakfast Workshop on August 12 and 13. Nationally recognized speaker Joyce Marter will provide two compelling, actionable sessions for local employers, leaders, managers, and HR personnel. Detailed session descriptions and Joyce's bio included below. Each session is $35 per person, but you can save by signing up for both sessions at $60 total. Sponsorships are available for this event, which include registrations to both sessions. Details: Mental Health Awareness: Breaking the Stigma & Promoting Access to Care August 12, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Registration, lunch, and networking 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Keynote address Grand Wayne Center In this motivational and informative keynote address, attendees will be inspired and equipped to address the current mental health crisis in the workplace. Participants will: Learn how addressing mental health in the workplace reduces absenteeism and healthcare costs and increases employee wellness, retention, productivity, and morale. Become informed about the current trends in mental health and addiction and learn tools for prevention, early detection, and referral for appropriate levels of care. Understand how to reduce the shame and stigma around mental health by paying attention to the power of language and creating space for honest and compassionate conversations about mental health. Become instruments of change during the current mental health crisis. Details: Mental Health First Aid: Building Resilience & Promoting Mental Health at Work August 13, 8:00 - 10:00 am 8:00-8:30 am: Registration, breakfast, and networking 8:30-10:00 am: Workshop session Grand Wayne Center In this engaging and interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to promote mental health and build resilience in their staff through: Mental Health First Aid: how to respond when employees are dealing with mental health issues in the workplace Practical and innovative tools to help staff practice better self-care, access support, and increase work satisfaction. Mindfulness programming recommendations to promote mental wellness, work/life balance, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Resources for ongoing wellness programming. About the Speaker: Joyce Marter Psychotherapist, Entrepreneur, Mental Health Thought Leader, National Speaker & Author Joyce Marter has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 1998 and is an expert in self-esteem, mindfulness and career development. Joyce is the Founder of Urban Balance, a counseling practice she started and grew to over 100 clinicians working from ten locations in three states during her 13-year tenure as CEO. She successfully sold Urban Balance to Refresh Mental Health in 2017 and serves as Chief Brand Ambassador for this national leader in outpatient mental health. Joyce maintains a limited practice and is Adjunct Faculty at The Family Institute at Northwestern University where she has served as a Clinical Supervisor since 2005. With a passion for advocating for the profession, Joyce has served as the Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association, as President of the Illinois Counseling Association, and two-terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. She is the recipient of several awards including “Distinguished Alumni of the Year” from The Family Institute at Northwestern University (2008), “40 Under 40” from Crain’s Chicago Business (2010), the “President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership” from The Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (2017), and the Robert J. Nejedlo Distinguished Leadership Award from the Illinois Counseling Association (2020). Marter is member of the National Speakers Association and is a national keynote speaker, trainer, and continuing education facilitator. She is a blogger for PsychCentral, Spirituality & Health, and The Huffington Post, has been quoted in more than ten books. Marter is routinely consulted as a counseling expert in the media, featured in such outlets as The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, CNN, Real Simple Magazine and MTV. Her book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life will be published by Sounds True in July of 2021. Founded in 1954, Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana promotes the mental and emotional health of our community by offering advocacy, education, support services, and hope. In any given year, 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental health condition. MHANI understands that these conditions are life-altering, recurring and can cause hopelessness, but MHANI firmly believes that recovery is possible for everyone. By providing advocacy, education, and support services, MHANI intends to inspire hope in community members facing a mental health, substance use, or disability challenge.   Disclaimer: Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana is a non-profit organization that provides information on mental health resources and educational programs. MHANI events do not provide medical advice and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.