Emotional Support Workshop Series
Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania is pleased to announce a free series of virtual emotional support workshops. The workshops are designed for adults who have been providing in person care for children during the pandemic. Supporting caretakers supports the kids they serve. Topics include: coping during stressful times, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, and coping strategies.
Participants must register individually for each session.
Trainings will be led by nationally certified speaker Emily Ballance, MEd, LPC, CSP.
Small Daily Changes that Can Make a Big Difference in Stressful Times
Learn…
- How to take a close look your daily routine
- How to identify areas that can be changed or strengthened
- How to select the change you want to implement
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, 6pm – 7pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuuhrTMiGdUVVg4d9zDUEktdjJTfFutv
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, 1pm-2pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdOigrTwjG9zHbMd0L45RfS960ZKhcu_V
Setting Healthy Boundaries When Everyone is Depending on You
(New Date & Time!)
Learn…
- The definition of healthy boundaries
- How to identify and protect your boundaries
- How to communicate assertively and request help from others
Tuesday, Jan, 19, 2021, 11am -12pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdOirrzMiGtM5_1s-KONdxi60XGYHciUu
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 6pm - 7pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-mrpjIjGNx8U6Dd620XLCKmPnMfRiuf
Compassionate and Healthy Ways to Deal with Grief and Loss
(New Date & Time!)
Learn…
- What grief is and these times
- How to adjust expectations of yourself when you are grieving
- How to getting and give support to those who are grieving or dealing with loss
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, 1pm – 2pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86758032794?pwd=cURlcnl6UkFFcDBhdlc0WXJhRktjdz09
Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 6pm - 7pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84555753093?pwd=czBLZzE4STladmUzdDdpRk5kSjdIdz09
Managing Overeating and Creating Healthy Coping Strategies
(New Date & Time!)
Learn…
- Why managing food intake, alcohol intake, etc. become more difficult during stressful times
- How to be kind and compassionate with yourself
- Small changes that will help you stay healthy
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, 1pm – 2pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87919953740?pwd=aFpieWRPWEJOcElyNDYxeWZjK0FGZz09
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, 6pm - 7pm
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83134365619?pwd=NnhmOWU5bFQ3eWw0L0VadzBGalRrQT09
About Emily Ballance
Emily Ballance, MEd, LCMHC, CSP educates and inspires audiences across the country as well as online with her humor, honesty, and lively stories. Her presentations to educational groups, associations, healthcare organizations and corporations have been described as "highly entertaining, uplifting and thought-provoking." Emily holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina. She is a former lecturer and counselor at the Duke University Dietary Clinic in Durham, NC, and a wellness consultant for StayWell, a highly successful and innovative employee wellness program at Control Data Corporation in LA, CA. Emily is committed to helping people use positive, affirming humor to enhance their health, happiness, work and well-being.
