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Upcoming webinars and events include:

Description: When a difficult event or crisis happens, it sends shockwaves. Unpredictable critical events are challenging for the people directly impacted, but witnessing the consequences and impact on the news or social media can also be triggering. Even those who are not directly affected can experience feelings of uncertainty. Join this discussion group to talk with others about how to manage difficult emotional responses and cope in healthy ways when experiencing a crisis on an individual or cultural level.
Who can benefit: This group is intended for those who are coping with current critical events.

Description: Boundaries can help you maximize your time and achieve better work-life balance. But setting boundaries can be really difficult. In this workshop, we’ll cover the main hurdles to setting boundaries, how to overcome those hurdles, and how to identify areas of your work life where boundaries may help. We’ll also discuss ways to communicate your boundaries effectively. With a plan in place, you’ll be ready to set boundaries with yourself and others to best support your well-being.
Who can benefit: This workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning how to identify and set boundaries to help promote productivity and balance.

Description: Let’s face it: you probably don’t need another list of unrealistic parenting tips. Instead, this workshop will walk you through a simple practice that can help you manage your emotions and show up for your family through parenting dilemmas big and small, all the while staying true to the kind of parent you want to be.
Who can benefit: This workshop is for those interested in learning a straightforward approach to parenting in the real world.

Description: Life as a working parent can be exhausting. Juggling competing responsibilities can leave you feeling drained, stressed, and running on empty. Join this Gathering to discuss life as a working parent and learn strategies for caring for yourself amidst the overwhelm.
In this discussion: A public Gathering is an active discussion where you will be expected to participate. • Be present with video on • Be courteous in discussion • Join from a private space to maintain confidentiality and safety of those in the group All opinions expressed in Gatherings are those of the individual, and are not intended to represent the views or opinions of any company or customer, including Lyra. We are committed to protecting your privacy. When you sign up for this event, we’ll use your name and email to keep you updated about your registration and Lyra services. Learn more about how Lyra securely handles your protected information in our privacy policy and about attending in our code of conduct.

Description: Living in America with more than one racial or ethnic identity comes with its own set of unique experiences and viewpoints. It can impact how you were raised, how you see yourself, how others perceive you, and more. But exploring the hyphen can be a powerful point of connection. Join this gathering to discuss the unique experiences of identifying with more than one racial/ethnic identity.
Who can benefit: This Gathering is intended for anyone holding more than one racial/ethnic identity.

Description: Parenting can be joyous, but it can also be challenging. Especially when your child is struggling, you can hurt too. Maybe you feel worried, overwhelmed, and unsure what you can do to help. In anticipation of Suicide Prevention Week, this Gathering will offer a space for parents to talk about the unique challenges they’re facing while supporting children and teens experiencing mental distress. We will also discuss helpful parenting strategies and tips for promoting parental self-care.
Who can benefit: This group is intended for parents supporting children and teens experiencing mental distress.

Description: Living with one or more generations can offer your family opportunities to distribute workloads, caregiving responsibilities, and expenses. But multigenerational households can also come with challenges, like less privacy, the potential for family conflict, and caregiving fatigue. Join the Gathering to talk about the joys and challenges of these living arrangements. Attendees will also review strategies for self-care and tips for living in a multigenerational household.
Who can benefit: This Gathering is intended for anyone who lives in a multigenerational household.