NCRA is hosting its second Mental Health Week Feb. 21-25 and encourages all members to take advantage of the webinars that will be offered to address a variety of issues. Funded by the National Court Reporters Foundation, these sessions are being offered free for NCRA members. No CEUs will be awarded. All webinars will be recorded for later viewing.
Feeling Good in the Hybrid Work Era!
Feb. 22 | 12 noon
Managing Stress and Creating a Self-Care Plan
Feb. 23 | 10 a.m.
Self-Awareness for Self-Preservation
Feb. 24 | 1 p.m.
Feb. 22 - noon
Feeling Good in the Hybrid Work Era!
The hybrid work experience requires a new approach to managing the rest of our lives, particularly our mental and physical health. In this workshop, we discuss relatable, practical, and actionable tools to tackle one of the most stressful jobs in the world.
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Presenter: Mark Mohammadpour, APR, CHC, CPT
Mark Mohammadpour is the owner and chief wellness officer at Chasing the Sun. After spending his public relations career as an executive at Edelman and Weber Shandwick, and after losing and keeping 150 pounds off over the last decade, Mark launched Chasing the Sun to empower people to prioritize their well-being so they can shine in the family room and the board room. Mark's programs deliver relatable, practical, and actionable advice to help increase morale and reduce turnover.
Feb. 23 - 10 a.m.
Managing Stress and Creating a Self-Care Plan
Stress is a normal part of life, and yet too much stress can lead to burnout and reduce your ability to function at work and at home. In this session, you'll learn about the stress performance scale, signs to look for if you're headed for burnout, and how to create a self-care plan for more resilience as you tolerate and regulate difficult emotions.
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Presenter: Caitlin Magidson, NCC, LCPC
Caitlin Magidson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and certified coach in private practice serving clients in the Washington, D.C. metro region and remotely around the world.
Caitlin integrates her specialties of mental health counseling and coaching as she works with clients navigating life transitions to gain clarity and confidence in reaching their goals. She previously worked as the assistant director of coaching & education at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and currently coaches executive leaders through Hopkins’ Academy for Women and Leadership and The Academy for Health Care Leadership and Management.
Caitlin is certified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strengths Finder, EQ-i 2.0, and EQ 360 with a career management certificate from The Academies. She has presented at companies across various industries to include a Fortune 500 company as well as local and national career development conferences. Caitlin holds a BA in corporate communications from Elon University, and a Masters in mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
Feb. 24 - 1 p.m.
Self-Awareness for Self-Preservation
Mental health is integral to our daily functioning and well-being. If we are neglecting our physical health or mental health, it often takes a toll on our bodies. This session will provide perspective on how the two are integrated and encourage self-awareness in response to secondary trauma, as well as offer some coping skills that you can use to improve your health.
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Presenter: Esther Lee, LMSW
Esther Lee is a licensed social worker who currently works at Inova Fairfax Hospital as a psychiatric consult liaison. She has developed and participated in educational programs that benefit patients, family, and staff, implementing training around mental health and substance abuse issues and is an active member of the Workplace Violence Committee.
Prior to joining Inova, Esther worked as a therapist at Arlington Public Schools specializing in counseling as well as crisis management. She previously spent three years in research for the University of Virginia, George Mason University, and 17 years in counseling. Esther is a mother to five children between the ages of 11 and 20 and contributes some of her training in crisis intervention from them. She remains committed to further understanding the connection between mind, body, and soul when it comes to advocating for mental health.