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LEAP: Character Counts

Navigating your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the world can be challenging and confusing. While trying to gain self-awareness we not only have to manage our own emotions but also be able to build positive and healthy relationships with others and be responsible in our decision-making. This workshop supports building character for success, and you...

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LEAP: Financial Literacy 101

Our finances play a large role in our lives and can actually impact our overall health. It is important to understand and to promote positive financial health to maintain overall wellness for ourselves and our futures. Financial Literacy 101 is part one to a two part series. In Financial Literacy 101, you will gain an...

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LEAP: Financial Literacy 102

Let’s talk about long-term financial goals! Financial forms such as IRS W4/W9/W2 documents and doing your taxes can be confusing but learning how to understand these financial documents can set you up for financial success and what it means to actively engage in your financial civic duties. In our Financial Literacy 102 workshop, we will...

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OWL: Building Resilience in Youth

While a child is developing, their social-emotional development is just as important as their physical growth. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn about social emotional development and the impact of trauma, identify ways to build and strengthen resilience in children and demonstrate self-care practices to prevent caregiver fatigue. This event is in-person at the...

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OWL: My Life is a Gift-Suicide Prevention for Survivors of Suicide

Suicide is the 10th cause of death in Georgia. For each suicide, there are roughly 25 attempted suicides and up to 230 individuals who have serious thoughts of suicide. This  webinar will explain the impact of suicide and its relation to behavioral health, describe signs, symptoms & interventions effective for suicide prevention, and explore ways...

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LEAP: Mental Health in the Workplace

It is important to maintain a healthy balance between work, home, school, and personal life to improve work performance and personal relationships. While work can be stressful, it is important to advocate and maintain your mental wellness within the workplace. In this Mental Health in the Workplace workshop, you will learn appropriate coping tools to...

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OWL: Supporting Veterans and Their Families

Often mental health and mental illness are misunderstood by individuals due to lack of knowledge, stigma associated with mental illness, and avoidance of conversations regarding mental health and wellness. It is important to understand that everyone has mental health, but not everyone is diagnosed with a mental illness. Understanding the scope of suicide among veterans...

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OWL: Maternal Mental Health

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of pregnancy. 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression yet only 40% of mothers will seek treatment for their depression. While pregnancy and childbirth can be an exciting and celebratory time for mothers and families, PMADs can have...

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Mental Health First Aid (Adult)

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches adults 18 and older: • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a person in crisis. • How to connect a person with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. Click...

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OWL: Workplace Wellness

Maintaining a healthy balance between work and home improves work performance and personal relationships. Through this 60-minute seminar, learn to explain the difference between mental distress and mental illness, describe common mood and anxiety disorders and their signs and symptoms, and demonstrate effective coping strategies for personal & professional settings. Click here to register

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LEAP: Keys to Academic Success

If you’re considering going to college and may not know where to start, let us help you explore and prepare for all things possible. Prepare for academic success with this workshop and we will help you find local resources to support your current academic success, research and identify your needs and wants for college, how...

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OWL: Mental Health 101

Everyone has mental health, it is defined by how we think, feel, behave, and cope. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn to explain the difference between mental distress and mental illness, describe common mood and anxiety disorders and their signs and symptoms, and demonstrate effective coping strategies during period of stress. Click here to...

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