Becoming Stress Resistant: Recognizing Burnout & Tips to Reduce its Affects

5000 Corporate Woods Drive,Virginia Beach VA 23462

21 February, 2022

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Becoming Stress Resistant: Recognizing Burnout and Tips to Reduce its Affects JFS Continues its Focus on Mental Health with Upcoming Training Becoming Stress Resistant: Recognizing Burnout and Tips to Reduce its Affects February 21st from 10:00-Noon Fleder Multipurpose Room at the Jewish Community Center OR by ZOOM Throughout the second half of 2021, and into the new year, JFS of Tidewater, in partnership with UJFT, has been focusing on changing the narrative from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness through a series of workshops and conversations. Joining in the efforts were area synagogues and other Jewish serving systems—all with the purpose of raising awareness of issues related to mental health and addiction, and in eradicating the shame and stigma that often keeps people from seeking help or treatment. “When we are talking about issues of mental health and wellness, it is easy to look past our own struggles, especially as we try to help others. What happens, though, is that this stress leaves us depleted and depressed, which is exhausting”, said Kelly Burroughs, CEO for Jewish Family Service of Tidewater. “Stress will always be a part of our lives, but the ways in which it affects us can vary greatly depending on our own awareness and self-care”, says Burroughs. “We often refer to this as burnout but what we really need to understand is that sometimes these reactions can be secondary trauma responses and mirror the same symptoms as those diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, especially for those in caregiving roles. Combine this with the stress and exhaustion of a global pandemic, and we see increased rates of depression and anxiety.” JFS will be hosting a presentation: Becoming Stress Resistant: Recognizing Burnout and Tips to Reduce its Effects on February 21st from 10:00am to noon in the Fleder Multipurpose Room at the JCC, and available via ZOOM. The workshop will explore symptoms of burnout and stress, as well as helping participants learn strategies to become more ‘stress resistant’. Kelly Burroughs is the CEO of Jewish Family Service of Tidewater and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. For more information, or to RSVP by email contact [email protected] or call 757-321-2285 to register by phone for zoom details.