The pandemic is having a major effect on many BCGEU members. The Area 07 Cross Component Committee understands that some of the resulting challenges include managing one's own mental health and in response, will be providing the following educational event.

This educational event will consist of 3 webinar videos (each 30 minutes in length), to watch at your leisure within a 30-day window. A brief description of the content for each video is provided below. Along with your registration, you will also receive a book, "Calm in the Storm", as an additional resource so please make sure to include an updated mailing address with your registration.

Event: Self-guided Informational Webinars

When: Videos can be accessed any time between March 12, 2022 – April 12, 2022.

Where: Online

Deadline: Deadline to register is midnight on March 10, 2022. Registration is limited so register early!

Video 1: Buffering the Stress of Change & Uncertainty

This webinar will explore the way change and uncertainty ramps up the human stress response system, discuss the directed use of perceived control and choice, and teach participants 3 strategies for shifting gears into the present moment and increasing calm.

Video 2: Blueprint for Sleep

A quality night's sleep is a key element of mental wellness. This presentation will explain sleep hygiene and why it is important, outline suggestions for healthy habits pre-bedtime that can help improve the quality of sleep and walk participants through the process of healthy routine building.

Video 3: Creating Grace during Extreme Relationshipping 

Healthy social connections are another key element of mental wellness. This presentation will discuss the unique challenges the pandemic brings to relationships (friendship, family, and romantic), and outline suggestions for improving connection and communication. Participants will learn a reframe for asking for help.