Category Archives: Strategies for Self

Boundaries

A Deep Dive

How do you know when a boundary has been breached? In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore boundary breaches and navigating boundaries between our work and personal lives.

June 2021

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Faking It

Recognizing Imposter Syndrome

At what point in your career did you move from "faking it" to "making it?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how it manifests early in a helping professional's career.

May 2021

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Managing Brain Fog

Strategies to Address Chronic Stress

Though "brain fog" may not be a medical term, it is an apt description of the frustrating cognitive symptoms many of us experience during times of chronic stress. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the neuroscience behind chronic stress.

April 2021

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Maintaining Balance

Self-Care, Resiliency, and Ethical Service Delivery

Françoise Mathieu shares her thoughts about self-care as an "ethical duty" for those working in high-trauma workplaces in this series presented by by the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center.

July 2020

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This is A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Dealing with Stress & Uncertainty During COVID-19

In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2020, Françoise Mathieu reflects on thinking clearly and balancing personal stressors, the work at hand, and the unpredictability of the pandemic.

June 2020

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Widen the Window

Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma

In this book, Dr. Elizabeth Stanley offers tools and strategies to rewire the mind and body, allowing our “thinking brain” and our “survival brain” to work together cooperatively.

September 2019

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Balancing Your Life

Interview with Lawrence S. Krieger, Law Professor

Lawrence S. Krieger's research focuses on understanding why lawyers and law students are not happy. In this interview, he shares his top strategies for building a satisfying life and career.

May 2019

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Three Simple Guidelines for Healthy Living

Making Small Changes for Healthier Habits

There are many research papers, reports and books on healthy living - it’s a multi-million dollar industry for a reason. Here are three simple strategies to make small changes each day.

September 2018

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Disappoint Someone Today

An Invitation to Make Space

There is a cost to being super-human caregivers. As it turns out, the need will always outweigh what we can provide. This is true professionally, as well as personally.

July 2018

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The Age of Overwhelm

Strategies for the Long Haul

In this book, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky aims to ease the burden of overwhelm, restore perspective, and give strength to navigate what is yet to come.

July 2018

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Staying Grounded in Stressful Work

On-Demand Course

The pace and competing demands of the modern workplace have left many of us operating in constant stress and overdrive. This on-demand course explores essential strategies to stay grounded and centered.

June 2018

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The Edge of Compassion

TEDx Talk with Françoise Mathieu

In this TEDx talk, Françoise Mathieu explores the sweet spot between caring too much and not caring at all.

April 2018

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