Still Standing: Coping, Connection, and Compassionate Leadership
Leadership Development
Still Standing: Coping, Connection, and Compassionate Leadership
This class equips leaders with practical tools to navigate stress, burnout, and feelings of isolation in themselves and to better recognize these challenges within their teams. Participants will learn simple, effective strategies to care for their own well-being, and support employees through difficult seasons. The focus is on strengthening resilience and building a psychologically safe, compassionate workplace where leaders and staff feel seen, valued, connected, and never alone. By prioritizing wellness at every level, leaders help ensure everyone is still standing, even when the job feels heavy.
State Approvals
This course has been approved by the following organizations
Georgia POST
Michigan MCOLES
Michigan SNC
North Carolina 911 Board Eligible
How will I grow?
Learn to recognize signs of stress, emotional fatigue, and hopelessness in yourself and your employees
Who is it for?
Leaders who want to implement strategies that foster trust, connection, and a workplace where employees feel comfortable accessing support
What is it?
This class provides the opportunity to practice practical coping and wellness techniques to support your own grounding, resilience, and emotional health
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