Category Archives: Chronic Stress

Unemployed, Burned Out Manager, & Languishing Students

Faking It Q&A

In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about the impact of working-from-home on imposter syndrome, managers who may not recognize their own burnout, and how online learning has impacted college students.

May 2021

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

Concerns for a Friend, Feeling Out of Shape, & Overworked

Managing Brain Fog Q&A

In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about addressing concerns with loved ones, healthy habits, and talking to managers about overwork.

April 2021

The Balance Map

A Strategy to Take Stock

Françoise Mathieu outlines a tool to take stock and bring more balance to your professional and personal lives.

January 2021

Taking Stock & Pausing

Protecting Our Psychological Health and Well-Being

Psychological PPE is designed to protect us during exposure to high-stress situations. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore strategies for taking stock and pausing throughout the work day,

November 2020

How Are You Managing Your Day-to-Day Stress?

Taking Stock & Pausing Q&A

In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about barriers to taking stock, encouraging loved ones to use helpful strategies, and tips for pausing during busy days.

November 2020

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

Don’t Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm

Countering the Self-Sabotaging Mindsets of Helping Professionals

Do we need to suffer to do our jobs well? In this CARE4YOU 2020 session, John Borthwick discusses running on fumes and forging a healthy mindset for a lifelong career.

June 2020

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