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Upcoming webinars and events include:

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Coping with Critical Events Discuss

Coping with Critical Events | Lyra Health

  • 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.

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Practicing Full Presence Discuss

Practicing Full Presence| Lyra Health

  • Do you feel like there are so many things going on that you don’t know where to start and need a few minutes to just…be? If this sounds like you, you’ll want to join this Gathering. Pause your daily activities and to-do list to engage in a mindfulness meditation activity. You will be encouraged to embrace stillness and slowness for 30 minutes to reorient yourself and be more present throughout the rest of your day.

  • Join this space to practice the art of being fully present in the moment.

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Working While Grieving Discuss

Working While Grieving| Lyra Health

  • Grief is one of the most common human experiences, yet it’s one of the least discussed and understood. Grief impacts our ability to be present and fully engaged, especially at work.

  • Join this Gathering to discuss the ways grief impacts work and share helpful strategies to make room for both.

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Protecting Employee Mental Health Watch

Protecting Employee Mental Health | Lyra Health

  • There is a vital link between work and mental health. Working environments, relationships, and management practices have a big impact on employee well-being. That’s where psychosocial risk management comes in: It’s about reducing exposure to aspects of work that might harm mental health.

  • This workshop will teach leaders a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing mental health hazards, helping to create a workplace that promotes employee well-being and productivity.

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Managing Anxiety: Tools and Support Watch

Managing Anxiety | Lyra Health

  • Anxiety can be uncomfortable. From worry thoughts to sweaty palms —the way it shows up can cause us to miss an important fact about it. It signals to us that we care about the future and want it to go well. When anxiety is at manageable levels, it can help us stay safe or boost our chances of success—the key is to learn how to cope with it. In this educational webinar, you’ll learn tools to help you manage anxiety and learn when it can help to reach out for professional mental health support.

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What To Expect From Professional Support Watch

What to Expect from Professional Support | Lyra Health

  • For many, seeking mental health support can feel like a mystery. How do you know when you need it? What happens when you meet with someone? What should you expect? This webinar will walk you through it all—addressing the most common questions people have about working with a mental health professional and giving you a better idea of what mental health support is like.

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Staying Afloat Stress Management Basics Watch

Staying Afloat | Lyra Health

  • Sometimes, stress can be a helpful motivator. Other times, if it’s overwhelming and unending, it can harm your well-being. In this webinar, you’ll learn research-backed strategies to stay afloat during stressful times—including how to interrupt the stress response and take a more mindful, calm approach to daily life.

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Visible Disabilities in the Workplace Discuss

Visible Disabilities in the Workplace | Lyra Health

  • At work, people with visible disabilities can struggle with feeling both hyper-noticed and undervalued, as their unique skills and perspectives may go overlooked.

  • Join this Gathering, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, to discuss the issues impacting people with visible disabilities, plus how to increase safety and inclusion in the workplace.

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Self-Care for DEIB Leaders Discuss

Self-Care for DEIB Leaders | Lyra Health

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) leaders are part of the heartbeat of their organizations, inspiring innovation and connection every day. DEIB work is both crucial and deeply personal—and, as a result, can be equal parts fulfilling and draining.

  • Join this Gathering to connect with other DEIB leaders to discuss the successes and challenges of this work, how to make your efforts feel more sustainable, and how to practice self-care along the way.

10

Mental Health is for Everyone Discuss

Mental Health is for Everyone | Lyra Health

  • Over the past few years, more and more people have been talking about mental health at work. While this is a big step, there is still a lot more that needs to be done. We should all continue to work together to reduce shame and stigma inside and outside of work.

  • Join this Gathering to either voice or listen to ways that coworkers can advocate for mental health at work and support each other on the journey toward a healthier self. This Gathering is intended for anyone open to discussing mental health in the workplace.

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AAPI at Work Discuss

AAPI at Work | Lyra Health

  • “Shouldn’t this math problem be easy for you?” “Where are you from—really?” If you identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), you’ve likely heard microaggressions like these. Everyday prejudices, combined with the recent rise in Anti-Asian hate, have made this an especially traumatic time for AAPI individuals.

  • This Gathering will provide a safe space for members of the AAPI community to discuss topics such as embracing cultural identity and managing race-related stress at work.

12

Pregnancy and Postpartum Loss Discuss

Pregnancy and Postpartum Loss | Lyra Health

  • Grief after pregnancy or postpartum loss brings a unique and often isolating pain. These experiences can profoundly impact every aspect of your life—personally, professionally, and physically—making it hard to feel present or engaged.

  • Join this Gathering to connect with others who understand. We’ll explore the specific challenges of this type of grief and share practical ways to care for yourself while navigating life’s demands.

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Safety, Inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ Identity Discuss

Safety, Inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ Identity | Lyra Health

  • Every employee should feel safe, valued, and seen in the workplace. For people in the LGBTQIA+ community, the road to safety and inclusion in the workplace can be filled with disappointment, discrimination, and more.

  • Join this Gathering to talk about what safety and inclusion has looked like for you, as well as ways to improve these things in the workplace.

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Embracing Complex Identities Discuss

Embracing Complex Identities | Lyra Health

  • Discussions of power and prejudice are incomplete if we don’t consider how the unique identities a person holds intersect. For example, did you know that Black transgender women are more likely to experience abuse than women in other racial groups? While you might not be surprised, we should all think about why this happens.

  • Join this Gathering, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day, to explore how intersectionality affects both how we experience the world and how the world perceives us.

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Trauma-Informed Workspaces Discuss

Trauma-Informed Workspaces | Lyra Health

  • Far too many people have survived traumatic, life-changing circumstances. And—even when it’s not intentional—the experiences we have at work can make the impact of trauma worse.

  • Join this Gathering to learn more about supporting employees with a history of trauma. We’ll discuss specific strategies you can use to promote a more trauma-informed workspace and foster a culture of safety, agency, and respect.