Yoko Kawai, PhD
Lecturer, Yale School of Architecture
Mon, November 18, 2024
9 am – 12 pm, In-person
3 CECs
This workshop will be recorded. The camera will focus on the presenter, not participants.
Registration Fee: $75
10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors
The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth. This workshop will empower you to create a supportive work environment that nourishes your mental health and enhances your professional capacity. By prioritizing self-care as a foundational step to providing optimal client care, you’ll learn how to design a “healthy spatial journey” for your work-from-home space. Discover research-backed strategies to transform your environment into a sanctuary that fosters both personal renewal and professional effectiveness.
Participants are encouraged to bring photos (on your phones) of your work-from-home spaces. These photos can serve as reminders of your typical work environments. Sharing your photos is entirely optional. The photos should ideally capture spaces you frequent or move through during your workday. This could include your home office, kitchen, bathroom, living room, backyard, or even neighborhood parks and cafes. The workshop will include a 1 hour lecture and 2 hours of experiential learning.
By attending this workshop, you will:
- understand how your work environment can impact your mental wellbeing.
- discover a six-step process for creating a supportive work-from-home space.
- apply the first steps of this process through interactive exercises.
- develop a personalized plan for improving your work-from-home environment.