KEY In Des Moines | Mental Health in the Workplace
Name:
KEY In Des Moines | Mental Health in the Workplace
Date:
November 17, 2022
Time:
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM CST
Event Description:
KEY In Des Moines | Mental Health in the Workplace
KEY in Des Moines stands for Keeping Educated Youth in Des Moines. It is a program connecting employers with area colleges and universities for workforce attraction. Every other month the group hosts free educational sessions. KEY in Des Moines is a division of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.
This month our focus is on Mental Health in the Workplace with a panel of professionals working in this space to discuss what a company can do to support their employees and what companies who do are getting back in return, such as employee retention, increased productivity and employee longevity. They will define common mental health disorders, the barriers that cause people to not reach out, treatments and how to recognize mental health issues as well as solutions for employers to break down those barriers and the benefits.
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Jane Nady, MCPC Master Certified Mindset & Trauma Coach - Human Behavior Expert Jane is a human behavior expert, mental health educator and certified mental health & crisis intervention trainer. She holds a Master’s in Education and is a Master Certified Mindset & Trauma Coach. She also holds certifications in a variety of mental health therapies and coaching techniques including; REBT, CBT, ADHD Coaching, and many additional niche specific coaching certificates. Jane is also a Certified ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) and MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) trainer. She has been a key speaker for NAMI’s Ending the Silence Program, served on an advisory panel for new law enforcement officers, and volunteers for AFSP as a group facilitator for suicide survivors and has been a Team Captain for the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Walk for 6 years raising funds for suicide research and education. After graduation, Jane was an educator for 10 years before beginning her full-time work in the metal health field as the Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse Coordinator for the Iowa National Guard where she, trained, educated, and provided resources/support to IANG Soldiers across Iowa. She is military informed, a former first responder and spouse of a first responder, therefore, many of her clients are from the same community because they trust and know she understands their unique experiences and struggles. Jane also serves as the Vice President, Mental Health Educator/Trainer and Peer Support Facilitator of the 10-42 Project, a non-profit organization for first responders, by first responders. Over the last 15 years, she has garnered the respect of fellow Mental Health Professionals, clients, Military/First Responder communities, business owners, and community members throughout Iowa by building relationships on trust and open communication, providing effective training, education, and mental health support. Jane has been recognized for her work and volunteerism in the mental health field. |
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Lars Peterson, EFR Employee Family Resources Lars Peterson, LISW, is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. Lars specializes in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma symptoms and work and/or life direction issues. Lars also works with couples and families. Lars serves as a trainer for Employee Family Resources (EFR). Training topics include mental health, relationships, navigating change, team building, leadership, and communication issues. Lars serves as a consultant to family businesses on ownership and management transition issues, leadership, conflict resolution, family harmony and effective communication. Lars’ background also includes serving as the COO of Transition Point Business Advisors, a Vice-President of two for profit companies, serving as the Associate State Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Centers at Iowa State University, and owning and operating a psychotherapy and consulting firm. Lars’ background also includes serving as a mediator for the Polk County Attorney’s office and Iowa Mediation Services. Lars holds B.S. and M.S.W. degrees from the University of Iowa. |
