Mental Health for Nonprofit Professionals

Workshop Summary:

We hear the word wellness everywhere—but what does it actually mean? This interactive and eye-opening workshop, will explore the roots of the wellness movement and what it means in today’s world, including the concept of the illness-to-wellness spectrum that helps us understand health as more than just the absence of disease.

The workshop will introduce participants to the 5-factor wellness model, break down the core dimensions of wellness, including mental, spiritual, physical, social, and vocational.  Participants will explore how each of these areas is interconnected and how imbalances in one can affect the others. From a mental health lens, the workshop will dive into evidence-based techniques from psychotherapy and nervous system regulation—including Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness, and somatic practices—as well as the powerful role that nutrition and lifestyle play in mental and emotional resilience.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of their own wellness landscape and will be guided through the process of creating a personalized…