Racial trauma is the cumulative effects of racism on an individual’s mental and physical health (Carter and Forsyth, 2009). It has been linked to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
An online event supporting, witnessing and in solidarity with prospective and registered mental health practitioners of Black African and Caribbean origin, descent or heritage on being with our own and responding to clients’ experiences of anti-Black trauma.
Sunday afternoon’s reflective Think and Do webinar will take us on a journey to build resilience in this challenging time. What if resilience was an innate part of our human nature rather than a learnt skill? The current Covid-19 pandemic provides an incredible opportunity to reassess how we see the world and our relationship to it. Come and explore the nature of resilience and how to thrive regardless of circumstances.
Looking after your wellbeing whilst working remotely: This module explores how to achieve basic needs to maintain mental wellbeing whilst working remotely. It addresses key areas of concern such as developing routine, maintaining connection and managing new workplace stressors and an introduction to resilience skills.
With the current pandemic, we know that workplaces and employees are experiencing unprecedented challenges and the wellbeing of staff is more important than ever. We also know that managers are facing additional challenges as they aim to support their teams in the middle of the pandemic.
London Friend's LBT Women Crafternoon goes online again! Let's not let the isolation stop us from crafting + connecting. We are organising the next CrafterZoom on 23 May 1-3pm. Bring along crafty projects, get advice + tips in a supportive place! Email clare@londonfriend.org.uk to join.
Hosted by the Anna Freud Centre, this free seminar will take place online. We’ve heard a lot about kindness this week, and rightly so. But it’s easy to be kind when you aren’t challenged, but how do you extend kindness to young people with multiple problems?
