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10 reasons you should take time for wellness

January 28, 2011

posted in: CALCASA

Before I joined CALCASA in 2009, I was all about self-care for one reason: It felt good. Not a bad reason … actually, I’d say it’s a fantastic reason. However, it wasn’t until I started to understand more aspects of this work — and the coordinated efforts it takes to prevent sexual violence — that

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Managing Holiday Stress

November 24, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

Through your life you may have experienced many different types of stress; an eminent deadline, loss of a loved one, public speaking or coming together with family and friends during the holidays.  The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted a survey that indicated that women are more likely than men to report heighten levels of stress 

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One head – too many hats and now I have a headache

September 23, 2010

Are you one of those employees that wear several hats within the agency ?  On a daily basis you display your multiplicity of skills by doing many things and doing them well.  You perform your job without hesitation or complaining and are motivated to help clients and support the agency’s mission. 

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The Joy Diet (Self-Care for Advocates)

September 2, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, there were more than 80 workshops. As a part of the Wellness Track — sponsored by the Joyful Heart Foundation — there was a workshop called The Joy Diet (Self-Care for Advocates). This workshop was designed for advocates, crisis workers, counselors

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Core Fusion

September 2, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, there were more than 80 workshops. As a part of the Wellness Track — sponsored by the Joyful Heart Foundation — there was a workshop called Core Fusion. Fusing the disciplines of core conditioning, Pilates, the Lotte Berk Method and yoga,

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Techniques for Self Massage

September 1, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, there were more than 80 workshops. As a part of the Wellness Track — sponsored by the Joyful Heart Foundation — there was a workshop called Techniques for Self Massage. Attendees learned some simple massage techniques that they can practice on

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