The following webinar is a resource provided by the University's Employee Assistance Program.
Topic: The Emotional Toll of the California Wildfires
Host: Haleh Pals
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 am, Pacific Standard Time
The wildfires in California are horrific, causing injuries, loss of lives, damage and destruction of homes, and businesses. Long after the final flames are extinguished, the emotional toll will remain. The session will help you better understand normal reactions to traumatic events like this natural disaster and how to help yourself and others.
Learning Objectives:
1. Assess level and stage of trauma.
2. Know some of the common reactions to trauma and especially the vulnerability to anxiety, depression and PTSD.
3. Understand recommended strategies for helping yourself.
4. Know how to help friends and family you are concerned about.
5. Know when and how to leverage your Empathy Services benefits to help yourself and others
Please feel free to share the invitation with employees within your organization as you deem appropriate.
To join the training session
1. Go to https://prohealthcare.webex.com/prohealthcare/k2/j.php?MTID=t3bd5a9b171e17bc2cba3dd4277b2d0e8
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: kdDM5GDcp34
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
Session number: 2661 446 3024
Session password: kdDM5GDcp34
Can't join the training session?
https://collaborationhelp.cisco.com/article/qg8vzfb
To add this session to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:
https://prohealthcare.webex.com/prohealthcare/k2/j.php?MTID=t2246f832dd05125e00a9fb022707f848