This interactive training is designed to give the participant an introduction to issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The training is interspersed with short video clips to illustrate specific concepts and also includes several activities that provide the participants with opportunities to work individually and in small groups to discuss new concepts and vocabulary. One activity is about conceptualizing the influences of identity, one activity focuses on vocabulary, one provides an opportunity for role playing, and another activity involves working in small groups to process scenarios.
This presentation looks at the part resiliency plays in helping us get through, and cope with, difficult and uncertain times. Resiliency is not a strategy to help you reduce stress but rather it is designed to help you become stronger as a result of experiencing stress. Practicing resiliency helps us learn from stressful events in our lives, adjust and become stronger.
Location: This program will be hosted both in person and remotely
Lighty Building RM 405 – Pullman
SkillPort Virtual Event Registration
*you must be logged into SkillPort for this link to take you directly to the Building Resilience to Manage Stress Workshop
Washington State Employee Assistance Program Host Darrow Brown
Darrow Brown is the Director of the Washington State Employee Assistance Program – a program that promotes the health, safety and well-being of more than 100,000 public employees. The EAP is one of three programs in the Workforce Support and Development division at the Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Darrow has over 25 years of professional experience in information technology, social work, mental health and employee and student assistance programs. Prior to joining the State in June 2020, he was the Program Manager for Safe at Hopkins – a bullying and workplace violence prevention program at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital/Health Systems. Darrow, his spouse (a Seattle native), their 2 kids and 2 dogs moved to the Pacific Northwest from Baltimore, Maryland in summer 2018. Darrow and his family currently reside in University Place, WA.
In our ever-changing world, learning how to navigate change is an essential skill—one that can be developed. In this webinar we’ll talk about the impact of change, actions you can take to navigate change based on your unique response to stress, and resources available to support you.
Location: This program will be hosted both in person and remotely
Lighty Building RM 405 – Pullman
SkillPort Virtual Event Registration
*you must be logged into SkillPort for this link to take you directly to the Navigating Change Workshop
Washington State Employee Assistance Program Host Darrow Brown
Darrow Brown is the Director of the Washington State Employee Assistance Program – a program that promotes the health, safety and well-being of more than 100,000 public employees. The EAP is one of three programs in the Workforce Support and Development division at the Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Darrow has over 25 years of professional experience in information technology, social work, mental health and employee and student assistance programs. Prior to joining the State in June 2020, he was the Program Manager for Safe at Hopkins – a bullying and workplace violence prevention program at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital/Health Systems. Darrow, his spouse (a Seattle native), their 2 kids and 2 dogs moved to the Pacific Northwest from Baltimore, Maryland in summer 2018. Darrow and his family currently reside in University Place, WA.
While diversity on a team can bring a wider variety of skills and ideas, it can also create challenges that need to be overcome. This workshop will focus on Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory and how these dimensions impact team performance. Tips on leading and managing culturally diverse teams will be offered and lessons will be reinforced through audience participation and group discussion.
•Learn about Hofstede’s dimensions on cultural theory
•Learn how these dimensions can potentially impact team performance
•Practice in applying the theory through discussion and an activity
Equity 103 will expand participants’ understanding of how they can build an equity-minded WSU. Participants will examine the distinct difference between equity and equality; explore concepts of power, marginalization, and privilege; discuss historical and ongoing inequities in society; and build skills for fostering equity.
Equity 101 and 102 are prerequisites for this training.
Darrow Brown is the Director of the Washington State Employee Assistance Program – a program that promotes the health, safety and well-being of more than 100,000 public employees. The EAP is one of three programs in the Workforce Support and Development division at the Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Darrow has over 25 years of professional experience in information technology, social work, mental health and employee and student assistance programs. Prior to joining the State in June 2020, he was the Program Manager for Safe at Hopkins – a bullying and workplace violence prevention program at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital/Health Systems. Darrow, his spouse (a Seattle native), their 2 kids and 2 dogs moved to the Pacific Northwest from Baltimore, Maryland in summer 2018. Darrow and his family currently reside in University Place, WA.
Equity 103 will expand participants’ understanding of how they can build an equity-minded WSU. Participants will examine the distinct difference between equity and equality; explore concepts of power, marginalization, and privilege; discuss historical and ongoing inequities in society; and build skills for fostering equity.