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Our Safe Haven: Our Safe Haven: Getting Our Self-Care Right


Available Sessions:
– “I Could Do So Much More, But…”: August 26, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT
– “I’m Trying to Figure Out What Helps When Things Feel Overwhelming…”: September 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
–  “We Should All Ask Each Other How They’re Doing…” : October 7, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Moderated by: Seth Wescott, LMLP, ATSA-F and David Prescott, LICSW, ATSA-F
Cost: $8.00

Please Note: This session is not eligible for CE credits due to its informal conversational format.

Many conversations about self-care suggest that if you are stressed, you should turn to activities such as meditation, yoga, or spa days. While these strategies can be helpful, they do not always address the full capacity of workplace stress. A recent Safer Society survey found that workplace stressors are often well outside the control of individuals. Additionally, another survey revealed that many professionals already maintain self-care routines, though their effectiveness can vary. Ultimately, understanding moral injury is a crucial component in moving forward with greater self-efficacy.

Join us to help create a professional dialogue around the more nuanced aspects of self-care. Co-moderators Seth Wescott and David Prescott offer ideas for approaching self-care as a team effort and as an area for professional development.

  • Session 1: “I Could Do So Much More, But…”

    August 26, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT
    What are the experiences of professionals working in systems that foster burnout, whether through unrealistic expectations or well-intended policies that ultimately make matters worse?
  • Session 2: “I’m Trying to Figure Out What Helps When Things Feel Overwhelming…”

    September 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
    What actually works in self-care, especially when it’s needed most? What have professionals in the field—including Janet DiGiorgio-Miller, Kim Kosmala, and Arliss Kurtz—said about reducing workplace stressors?
  • Session 3: “We Should All Ask Each Other How They’re Doing…”

    October 7, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT
    What small but meaningful actions can we can take to support one another during challenging times? How can self-care become a community-wide effort; a “team sport” of sorts?

These sessions are more than a discussion—they are opportunities to network, build skills, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping best practices in this field. Join us to connect with like-minded professionals, gain actionable insights, and make a meaningful impact in getting our self-care right.

To ensure that each session is workable, we will limit the number of attendees. Registration for each session will, therefore, be on a first-come-first-served basis. We are charging a non-refundable fee of $8.00 to reserve your spot.

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Your personal privacy is our highest priority. These sessions will be recorded for liability purposes only. The recordings will not be shared with attendees or distributed outside of Safer Society Foundation.

Like any group discussion, everyone will have a responsibility to keep it a safe, professional, and confidential space. We will adhere to the codes of ethics of our professions, mandatory laws, and other professional standards. The Safe Haven series is intended to be supportive; not formal supervision, consultation, or legal advice.