Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
About this Event
Pitt IT offers a monthly series for those who identify as women who work in—or plan to work in—technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to learn and network to enhance your career at Pitt.
Join us in August for an interactive conversation with Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper, on "Wellness, Self-Care, and Stress Management".
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. It’s the body’s natural reaction to sudden changes or challenges. While our bodies are equipped to handle small doses of stress, we do not have the ability to schedule when these challenges will arise. We can, however, work to prevent stress and manage how we handle the long-term stresses brought upon us to reduce the physical consequences that stress can have on our health. In this session, we will:
All participants will have the option to take an online wellness assessment after the session.
Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper is the senior managing partner of Improve Consulting and Training Group, a firm that provides personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. Ellen works across numerous industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, education, government, and not-for-profit. She is on faculty at Case Western Reserve University in the Weatherhead Executive Education Program and The Institute for Management Studies (IMS). She is the author of several books and is a member of the Private Directors Association and the National Wellness Institute.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.