Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Self Care In-Person
Self-Care is not optional!
Although this workshop is open to all, it is offered at this time to pro-actively offer self-care tools during Black History Month. Reducing or managing stress may minimize the risk of heart disease and stroke among African Americans. It is an important part of self-care. African Americans are 50% more likely to die of a stroke and 30% more likely to die of a heart attack than non-Hispanic whites. Life can be challenging for everyone and when you add dealing with racism, prejudice, and microaggressions, it can be even more challenging. That’s why self-care is not optional for African Americans and other people of color. - Center for African American Health
This workshop will explore the five core competencies of Social Emotional Learning and focus on Self Awareness & Self Care. The participant will have an interactive and memorable experience. The participants will take away new perspectives on self; the environments around them, and new coping skills and tools for life’s personal and professional challenges.
"...taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness. Practicing self-care consistently leads to living a life that is happy, healthy, and peaceful". -caahealth.org
The workshop is led by Love M. Gaillard, MSW, a school social worker raised in Newark. She currently serves as a Child Study Team social worker for the Newark Board of Education.
Registration is required for this workshop.
If you have any questions, please call the reference desk at Main Library, 973.733.7779 or email: reference@npl.org
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Main Library: 4th Floor Auditorium
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Main Branch
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