Sharon Lawrence

Although mental health benefits are typically covered by insurance plans in which organizations pay into and provide as a support for their staff, it is not necessarily recognized and highlighted in the workplace as a benefit or a necessity. This workshop highlights the importance of understanding that mental health challenges, the culture of mental health, workplace trauma, types of trauma and the approach of trauma informed care. It will focus on how unresolved areas related to mental health and trauma in the workplace compromises the fidelity of personal lives and the professional environment.

The BALANCE: Employee Wellness & Stress Management workshop assists companies enhance productivity, job satisfaction, and workplace wellness. BALANCE focuses on team building, mental health, solution focused strategies, crisis management, conflict resolution, and boosting staff morale. This interactive workshop is filled with tools and techniques that promote wellness and a commitment to the organization and self. Leadership and team members will understand the meaning of stress and wellness in the workplace and how to deal with it effectively.

This interactive workshop focuses helping organizations commit to change related to diversity, equity, inclusion and acceptance. Strategies will provide guidance to help leaders and diversity teams identify goals with the end in mind. Areas of focus includes but are not limited to reviewing perspectives, opinions, and positions in regards to diversity and change from a Strengths-Based Approach. Organizations will also learn ways to assess current structures and create plans for intentional change that propels the mission and values of the organization forward with true impact.