As employees begin returning to work, it is important to recognize the lasting effects of traumatic experiences brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A practical guide to welcoming employees back, enhancing self-care strategies, and creating a trauma-informed workplace to support employee's mental health during workplace re-entry.
Certificates of attendance are provided.
About the instructor: Benjamin Drury is a scholar-advocate with expertise in medical sociology, curriculum development and learning facilitation, and education and mental health policy advocacy. Benjamin earned his MA in Medical Sociology in 2009 and will complete his EdD in 2022 focusing on educational psychology in the context of curriculum, advocacy and policy.
Benjamin currently teaches sociology and psychology courses for DePaul University, Indiana University, Northern Vermont University, and Ivy Tech Community College. Additionally, Benjamin serves as the Executive Director of the Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative. He joined Mindspring in 2021 as an instructor and curriculum writer. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, unapologetically cheering for the White Sox, and searching for the perfect pizza recipe.