A First Responder for the Heart and Soul: DOC Employee Launches Non-profit Organization to Train Chaplains for Wilderness

December 14, 2020

Editor’s Note: This article was first published on The Washington State Department of Corrections’ website. By Rachel Friederich OLYMPIA, Washington—As an avid mountaineer and volunteer police chaplain, Katjarina Hurt knows firsthand the mental and emotional toll frequent exposure to trauma can have on first responders. In urban settings, there is usually a chaplain, a staff…

Difficult Conversations

November 18, 2020

This week Gov. Jay Inslee announced new month-long lockdown restrictions due to a rapid uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Health officials are recommending residents celebrate Thanksgiving with immediate household members only. But how do you have the difficult conversation when you have to decline invitations for get-togethers? The Washington State Department of Health offers some tips.

News from the Latino Leadership Network

November 13, 2020

Editor’s note: The information contained here was originally provided by the Latino Leadership Network’s Nov. 10 update. Latinos Broke Ballot Box Expectations Political pundits and others wondered how Latinos could have possibly voted for Trump. National Public Radio’s Audie Cornish spoke with Julio Ricardo Varela, of the In the Thick podcast, about Latino voter turnout…

Upcoming Training: Prevent and Overcome Burnout

November 4, 2020
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Are you feeling burnout at work, at home, or both? If so, you’re not alone!
The ICSEW is sponsoring a training December 14 with Amy Leneker on preventing and overcoming burnout. Cost is $49.
A description and registration details are on our blog.

Post-Election Support Resource Guide

November 3, 2020

This week, the Washington State Employee Assistance program is offering a special series of live post-election support sessions. One per day on weekdays starting the day after Election Day through Monday, November 9. The EAP is also offering several webinars on keeping up on your mental health and wellbeing. Below are the details from the…

Recognizing Native American Heritage Month in November

November 2, 2020

By Taja Blackhorn, Department of Labor and Industries and Member of the Kahodasi People Pictured Above: Members from four Alaskan Tribes, Photo from US Bureau of Indian Affairs November is Native American Heritage Month Beginning in 1990, November was designated Native American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute of the rich history and culture…

Accommodations for Employees with PTSD

October 30, 2020

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) Business Resource Group shares tips for employers on how to support employees with post-traumatic stress disorders, PTSD.