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Weathering the storm and preparing for the new normal

This is a program to help professionals build mental resilience through these surreal times filled with an unprecedented lockdown, lost opportunity, soul-searching protests and political unrest. As we transition to a new normal, which may never look like the old normal again, we hope this program helps us become better people as we journey together through this shared struggle.

As Gandalf said in The Lord of the Rings, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."  

This series was originally for our entrepreneur and innovator community. But given the topic, it's for any human, really. It builds on this article written by Bambi Francisco Roizen: In the new normal, who do we become? You can join one event or an entire series. Or if you like it, attend however many you'd like. It's up to you!

How does it work? A moderator will interview a therapist about a given topic, and they'll discuss actionable tips not just on how to deal with our current circumstance but why we are put in these situations.

Participants can:

1) Be anonymous and just listen and learn

2) Be anonymous and ask questions in the chat or Q&A section

3) Be visible and share their story or ask questions

Understanding why we have storms in our life vs how to weather the storm might help us be prepared for the new normal and future storms. This series is brought to you by Betterhelp. To participate, select the dates you’re interested in attending, or buy the entire program. See the therapist and the moderators.

Select which session you’d like to attend

July - Fear and Anxiety:

For the first time ever, the world was forced into lockdown via Shelter in Place. We all lost something: our normal support systems, a chance to be famous, maybe our sense of purpose, our jobs or maybe someone. We still have fears and we're not sure what tomorrow will bring. We're all dealing with some fear of the unknown, anxiety, grief, loneliness, restlessness. At the end of the day, the root cause of our fears is losing what we have and being alone. But we can build resilience through solitude and constraints. See the therapist and the moderators.

• Session 1: Thursday, July 9 11am-12:30pm PT

• Session 2: Thursday July 23 11am-12:30pm PT

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August - Relationships:

We’re surrounded by the same people every day: our spouse, significant other, best friend, child, parent, sibling, etc. At some point, they get on our nerves. How do we give each other space, but also engage better? What are some tips and best practices to adjust? Why is it important to find compromise and trust one another? Why is discovering new routines with our friends/family good for us? See the therapist and the moderators.

• Session 1: Thursday, August 6 11am-12:30pm PT

• Session 2: Thursday, August 20 11am-12:30pm PT

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September - Parenting:

Anyone with kids K-12 are now homeschool teachers. Some may have help (grandparents, older siblings) and some may have extra time to teach their kids. But it’s been a tough adjustment for those who’re not used to working and teaching in parallel. What are some tips and best practices to adjust? How can we make it fun for both parent and child? Why is teaching our kids something we should participate more in anyway? See the therapist and the moderators.

• Session 1: Thursday, September 3 11am-12:30pm PT

• Session 2: Thursday, September 17 11am-12:30pm PT

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November - Purpose:

Through the morass, our jobs feel out of sorts. Some days we’re figuring it out, and some days it feels tough to know how to prioritize and focus on a goal. How can we discover our calling? What are some ways to find our goal and purpose? Why do we need to go through disorientation, loneliness, a fog before we can find our gifts? See the therapist and the moderators.

• Session 1: Thursday, November 5 11am-12:30pm PT

• Session 2: Thursday, November 19 11am-12:30pm PT

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