Self-Care: Why Managing your Energy is Essential to Success

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Led by Serafin Craig, Director of Parent Services, this webinar will explore how shifting the focus from “self-care” to “energy management” can help you become a more balanced, resilient, and effective parent.

This session delves into practical strategies to optimize sleep, handle stress, and strengthen emotional and personal connections. Learn why taking care of yourself isn’t indulgent—it’s essential for leading your family with purpose and strength while modeling healthy habits for your children.

Discover actionable tools to recharge your energy and improve your overall well-being.

Learning Objectives

Understand the Importance of Energy Management: Participants will learn how prioritizing self-care and energy management enhances their ability to lead their family with balance, resilience, and purpose while modeling healthy behaviors for their children.
Develop Practical Strategies for Personal Well-Being: Participants will explore actionable techniques to improve sleep, integrate physical activity into daily routines, and manage emotional stress effectively, fostering a sense of vitality and focus.
Strengthen Relationships Through Intentional Connection: Participants will discover the value of nurturing personal, familial, and social connections and identify ways to cultivate meaningful relationships that support overall mental and emotional health.

Serafin Craig, LCSW

Director of Parent Services/Staff Clinician

BA, Colgate University // MAT, Connecticut College // MSW, Rutgers University

Serafin Craig is a licensed clinical social worker and middle and high school teacher with over 20 years of experience treating adolescents and their families who suffer with anxiety and depression. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University with a specialization in promoting child and adolescent well-being. Serafin also earned her Master’s in Teaching from Connecticut College. She strives to guide adolescents and their families toward success. When adolescents work to determine their values and goals, they often experience distress from fear of failure or may feel overwhelmed by choices. This can add concerns for parents as well. Sera’s experience gives her the necessary competence to guide adolescents and families through this challenging growth period.

Sera believes all adolescents and their families can live a fearless, tenacious life.

Sera has training in various evidence-based treatments, including; SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), SPACE-ARFID: Parent-Based Treatment for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, SPACE-FTL: Parent-Based Treatment for Highly Dependent Adult Children, Cognitive Behavioral Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Nurtured Heart Training.

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Questions regarding this workshops?

Birgitta Johnson

Email: bjohnson@anxietyinstitute.com
Phone: (612) 280-4503

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