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Astrum Health LLC, PO Box 13221, Everett, WA (2026)

02/11/2026

You can’t pour from an empty cup.
But most educators try to.

You show up early. You stay late. You carry students’ needs, families’ concerns, team responsibilities… and somewhere in the middle, your own needs slide to the bottom of the list.

Then the exhaustion hits.
Patience gets thinner.
The work you love starts to feel heavy.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

This afternoon at the PBIS Virtual Forum, I’m joining Susan Barrett for:
5B: Health for Educators: Taking Care of Yourself as You Care for Others

In this session, we’re getting practical. We’ll help you:

• Identify what actually fuels you (and what quietly drains you)
• Set boundaries without guilt
• Build simple, realistic habits that protect your energy
• Create a personal plan to sustain your compassion, not just survive the year

Because self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a professional practice.

If you’re attending the forum, join us.

If you’re a leader who sees burnout creeping into your staff, let’s discuss bringing this training to your team.

When educators feel well, they teach well.

02/05/2026

Many of our students are carrying far more than their backpacks.

This morning, from 9:45am PST, I’ll be leading a webinar with Special Education Service Agency (SESA) – Alaska titled:

𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴.

Regardless of our job titles, we all play a role in supporting the behavioral health of students. In this session, we’ll discuss:

-Common trauma responses educators may see in classrooms and on playgrounds.

-Practical, neuroscience-informed strategies for communication and de-escalation.

-Evidence-based, school-appropriate interventions, with special needs considerations.

-How educators can recognize burnout, build healthy boundaries, and reconnect with compassion rewards in the work

Mental health is not separate from academic success.
If you sit down with a student long enough, there is almost always a story about stress, pressure, loss, anxiety, or feeling unseen. These experiences shape how students learn, behave, and connect.

Stress, depression, and emotional distress are impacting students at every level.
The question is NOT if this is showing up in schools, but how we are responding.

Does your school have a mental health day?
More importantly, how are we addressing our students' mental health concerns in meaningful, sustainable ways?

Grateful to partner with SESA Alaska for this important conversation.

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01/16/2026

Painful experiences come for all of us.
No exceptions.

Loss. Burnout. Divorce. Financial stress. Career setbacks. Moments that quietly bring shame, self-doubt, guilt, anger, or the feeling that something inside you just shifted.

For clinicians, helpers, and caregivers, these moments can feel even heavier. You’re supporting others while running on empty; pushing through brain fog, irritability, exhaustion, and the quiet question: “𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰?”

When hard seasons arrive, we usually face two paths:
We either let them slowly swallow us, or we find a way to stand back up.

That standing back up isn’t about “being strong” or pretending everything is fine. It’s resilience.

And here’s the truth we don’t talk about enough:

-Resilience isn’t something you’re born with.
-It’s not a personality trait. It’s not toxic positivity.
- It’s something we can build, slowly and intentionally, through everyday practices.

Personal resilience is a crucial skill for navigating life. It's the ability to endure difficulty, adapt when things change, and recover when life knocks you down. It’s how we protect our nervous system, our well-being, and our ability to show up-both personally and professionally.

Under constant stress, the nervous system adapts to survive. Symptoms like brain fog, anger, and emotional reactivity are not weaknesses. They are expected neurological responses to prolonged pressure.

And we can work with them.

That is why I am partnering with the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association to offer a live webinar on 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺: 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, where I’ll walk you through practical, accessible strategies grounded in real life.

We’ll discuss the core ingredients of resilience in-depth: Purpose, Connection, Adaptability, and Hope.

At the end of the session, you’ll notice more clarity around:

-What resilience looks like for you personally
-The values that help ground you in your work and relationships
-Where stress and risk factors show up, and how to meet them with greater awareness

Sign up by 17th

10/28/2025

Public health has always been demanding, but lately, it feels different.

The emergencies never really end; they just change names.

From one crisis to the next, our teams have carried an incredible weight. Many of us are running on empty while still showing up for our communities.

But what happens when “constant crisis” becomes our new normal?

I’m excited to partner with the Washington State Department of Health for 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 & 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 — a webinar created to help Washington’s public health professionals pause, breathe, and find healthier ways to keep doing this important work.

In this webinar, we’ll unpack what’s driving these tough conditions, discuss the physiological and psychological effects of constant stress, and share simple tools to help reduce burnout, strengthen team connection, and restore some balance.

🗓️ October 28th

Can’t make it today? No worries. We’re offering the same session again on November 12th.

Let’s make space to care for the people who care for everyone else.

With gratitude to Nathan W**d and Amber Santoyothe for leading this important conversation.

05/23/2025

Burnout is real.
Deadlines are tight.
Teams are stretched thin.

And yet, you’re still expected to lead, inspire, and deliver.

So, how do you lead without losing yourself in the process?

I joined Ellen Whitlock Baker, ACC on the 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 for a powerful conversation: “𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘵, 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩: 𝘈 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦”

We unpacked:

• How leaders can support their teams without burning themselves out.
• Why boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential for sustainable leadership.
• The 4-part resilience framework: Connection, Adaptability, Purpose, and Hope.
• Practical behavioral health strategies to help you bounce back without bypassing what’s hard.
• Why listening, transparency, and emotional agility aren’t “soft” skills—they’re survival skills.

If you’re navigating stress, leading a team, or just trying to stay human at work, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Catch the episode in the comments 👇

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04/04/2025

You spend your days caring for others, but who’s looking out for you?

If you’re feeling the strain of team tension, burnout, or emotional fatigue, you’re not alone. The pressure to “push through” isn't sustainable, and when your team is overwhelmed or disconnected, patient care suffers, morale drops, and turnover rises.

Question: When was the last time you checked in on your own well-being—and the health of your team?

Join me for a FREE webinar in collaboration with the Power of Providers (POP) initiative: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬.

In this session, we’ll discuss:

• Characteristics of well-functioning healthcare teams
• Strategies for crisis management & de-escalation
• Communication techniques for supporting struggling colleagues
• Using core values to guide decision-making & team culture

The session will be recorded, and FREE Continuing Education Credits are available for nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 9, 2025, 12:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Zoom Webinar | Live ASL Interpretation Available

Let’s create a healthier, more connected workplace—one team at a time.

🔗 REGISTER NOW for FREE:
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03/19/2025

As health care professionals, we give our all every day—but who’s looking out for us?

When was the last time you paused to check in on your own well-being?

Burnout, exhaustion, and compassion fatigue don’t just affect us; they shape the care we provide. If we’re not taking care of ourselves, how can we continue to care for others?

That’s why I’m partnering with the Washington State Department of Health’s 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐎𝐏) 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 to launch a three-part webinar series on behavioral health support for those in health care. We’ll have real conversations about well-being and practical strategies for staying engaged and resilient.

I’ll be kicking off the series on Wednesday, March 19, from 12 – 1 p.m. PT with "𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬".

In this session, we’ll learn how to:

1. Identify experiences that lead to burnout vs. restoration.

2. Develop a personal plan for healthy engagement.

3. Set boundaries between work and “off” time.

Live ASL interpretation and free CE credits are available for nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Let’s talk about what works for you—because taking care of yourself is part of taking care of others.

PS: Please visit POP's webinar page for more information on the rest of the series.

03/14/2025

When the Work You Love Starts Draining You.

You started your career because you wanted to make a difference. But over time, constant demands, high-stakes decisions, and emotional exhaustion can take a toll. Burnout creeps in. Compassion fatigue makes it harder to care. And moral injury leaves you questioning the very work you once found fulfilling.

Stress isn’t just “part of the job.” It’s real, and it affects how you show up for yourself and others. But there are ways to navigate these challenges without losing yourself.

Join me for 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲, an in-person workshop designed to help you recognize the biggest contributors to workplace stress and equip you with practical, accessible strategies to manage them. You’ll gain insights into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral coping techniques—so you can continue to do meaningful work while protecting your well-being.

Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Everett Community College, Jackson Hall, Senate Room
CEU Credits available

This workshop is proudly presented in partnership with Snohomish County Human Services - Behavioral Health.

Let’s talk about how to move from exhaustion to resilience. Will you be there?

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02/06/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬: 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Leadership is more than strategy and execution—it's resilience, adaptability, and guiding your team through adversity. In challenging times, strong leadership determines survival and success.

Ask yourself:

•Are you equipped to lead effectively in a crisis?
•Can your team rely on you for clarity and confidence?
•Do you have the tools to foster resilience and long-term stability?

If not, join me this 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦., for an interactive, in-person workshop at the City of Olympia Leadership Academy. This session will equip you to navigate crises and lead your team confidently.

You'll gain:

• Crisis Communication Skills: Lead with clarity and confidence during adversity.
• De-escalation & Recovery: Strategies to stabilize teams and nurture long-term resilience.
• Behavioral Health in Leadership: Understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral injury—and how to support your team.

You’ll walk away with practical, evidence-based tools you can implement immediately to strengthen your leadership approach.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Supervisors and managers who want to lead confidently in crises.
• Leaders seeking to enhance team resilience and performance.
• Decision-makers seeking proven crisis management strategies.

Don't wait for a crisis to test your leadership. Prepare now.

I hope to see you there!

12/18/2024

You're a school nurse working hard to support your students' mental health, especially in challenging environments.

Join our FREE 1-hour webinar TODAY, December 18th, sponsored by the State of Alaska Department of Health.

In this virtual presentation designed for school-based nurses, we'll cover:

-Practical, evidence-based strategies for calming anxious students.
-How to spot students who need extra support.
-Working with limited resources and in remote areas.
-Psychological First Aid, Triage, Health Support Teams, and disaster recovery tools.

This session includes 30-40 minutes of practical, applied content followed by discussion time to help you integrate these strategies into your unique school setting.

Take advantage of this opportunity to improve your skills and make a real difference!

12/16/2024

Just wrapped up a 60-minute webinar for Middlesex County, New Jersey's Division of Addiction & Mental Health Planning!

During the session, we explored the critical field of Disaster Behavioral Health, focusing on the mental health challenges that arise during large-scale disasters and critical incidents.

We discussed:

-The four phases of recovery: Impact/ rescue, Heroic, Adversity/ surge, and Restoration / recovery.
-Personal and professional preparedness for disaster situations.
-Essential recovery practices for both home and work environments.
-Key distinctions between disaster behavioral health and traditional clinical work.
-Cultural considerations that are vital for effective care.

Interested in learning more about Disaster Behavioral Health? Let’s connect—I’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop your questions or ideas in the comments below, and let’s keep the conversation going!

12/10/2024

What if you could turn workplace tension into teamwork?

Imagine a team where every member feels heard and valued. While this is a common goal, navigating tension and conflict within a group can be challenging.

Today, I will be presenting to the Habitat for Humanity staff and leadership team about Group dynamics, De-escalation, and effective communication strategies.

In this presentation, we will explore:

The Neuroscience of Effective Communication: How understanding the neurological underpinnings of communication can help you engage more effectively.

De-escalation Techniques: Practical strategies to diffuse tense situations and maintain a productive work environment.

Building Strong Teams: Dynamics of effective teamwork and how to foster a culture of collaboration and respect.

We will also cover how to recognize and overcome communication barriers, especially in today’s polarized social and political environments.

By the end of this session, attendees will have the tools to transform workplace tension into teamwork, leading to a more harmonious and productive organization.

If you're looking to train your leadership team on these topics and more, let’s connect! I’m available to provide customized training to help your organization thrive.

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