GROWING FAMILY RESILIENCE SERIES

Wednesdays, October 14, 21, and 28  •  1pm to 3pm

Here’s a funny question for today … are you feeling stressed?  Did you know that most humans live in stress about 70% of the time – that means they are functioning in survival or reactivity mode 70% of the time.  No wonder we never feel like we get any rest!

Trauma and sustained stress, whether perceived or real, live in the body and can affect a person’s emotional and physical health.  Learning to control the way we react to situations can improve self-esteem, promote relationships, and enhance our sense of well-being.

The Growing Family Resilience series helps parents, families and caregivers explore the causes of trauma and toxic stress in their lives along with strategies for what to do about it – with self and others.

You should attend if you want to:

• Discover how trauma and stress are stored in the body and the healing process
• Face life’s challenges from a calmer, more regulated state
• Better connect with self, family, and others by shifting your everyday interactions
• Change your perspective to promote more positive actions and intentions

About the Speakers

SARAH BUFFIE, MSW, LSW from SOUL BIRD CONSULTING

Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW, founding director of Soul Bird Consulting believes that nothing has the power to heal like supportive relationships. Specializing in trauma responsive care, she helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. Sarah has worked in community organizing- specifically, Asset Based Community Development, for over a decade and has a deep passion for her work. Her focus is to spread awareness about how trauma affects the brain and body, and teach effective approaches for developing resilience within the people organizations strive to serve, and the people closest to the work, caregivers and direct providers. Sarah received her Master’s in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University with a focus in trauma, positive psychology, and mindfulness. With years working closely in her Cincinnati community through her Americorps service as well as abroad with her Peace Corps service in Namibia, Africa, Sarah brings a unique community building lens to the work.

CLAUDIA LÓPEZ, MA from PROFLUENCE

Claudia López, MA, founding director of Profluence, has created a unique coaching experience that encompasses mind, body, and data. Having lived in three continents, Claudia knows about change and transition. Her extensive leadership and coaching background includes environments such as convents, non-profits, governmental agencies, universities, and fortune 500 corporations. As a triple certified coach, fluent in five languages, she is a versatile, high level communicator and technical expert at moving people and organizations forward. Her innovative, comprehensive process helps leaders move stiff, unstable, tense systems towards a more fluid, stable, and calm environment while measuring the tangible results of coaching, including ROI. Claudia is also a Jivamukti Yoga teacher and mindfulness practitioner. 

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is required for planning purposes, but you only need to do so once.  You will receive the zoom link via email after your registration form is received.  Deadline for registration is Tuesday, October 13.

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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is part of a nationwide network of affiliates with the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage and Medina counties (OH) and works locally to achieve its mission --to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities.  OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen others.