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Astrum Health LLC, PO Box 13221, Everett, WA (2025)

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.

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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:
https://lnkd.in/gxxVQVtJ

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.

11/11/2024

Free Public Training: "LEND A HAND" – Behavioral Health Support Training sponsored by the WA State Office of Financial Management.

I'm excited to invite you to an interactive training session open to the public! This session is crafted to equip you with practical behavioral health support skills that anyone can use to assist friends, family members, or colleagues.

What You’ll Learn:

-A straightforward assessment approach for supporting individuals in crisis

-Simple, actionable strategies for addressing behavioral health needs

-Real-life techniques for providing compassionate support at work or home

Event Details:

-When: November 13th, 10-11:30 am PDT

-Where: Online via Zoom.

-Meeting Registration Link: https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtf-qoqD4oEtSj_soof54UBxse0L0Pux-H #/registration

This training is for everyone so feel free to share with anyone who might benefit from learning these skills. A big thank you Lou Thompson at WA OFM for facilitating the training!

Don’t forget to register today to secure your spot:

https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtf-qoqD4oEtSj_soof54UBxse0L0Pux-H #/registration

Let’s "lend a hand" and strengthen our support network together. See you there!

10/22/2024

Beyond Borders: Culturally Competent Mental Health Care for Arab Americans.

Providing effective care means embracing the diverse beliefs, behaviors, and needs of those you serve. This is especially true in mental health, where understanding family dynamics, religious practices, and spiritual beliefs is key to shaping meaningful and culturally responsive treatment plans.

I’m excited to collaborate with brilliant minds at the ACCESS 10th Arab Health Summit, a conference focused on bridging the gap in health disparities and promoting wellness on a global scale.

I’ll be a panelist alongside Farha Abbasi, Samah Jabr, and Nidal Moukaddam (Lead) in our session titled "Beyond Borders: Culturally Competent Mental Health Care for Arab Americans."

We’ll explore the mental health challenges facing Arab Americans and others of Arab world heritage, focusing on personal and collective trauma. Our discussion will highlight trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and how to adapt evidence-based practices to meet the needs of diverse communities.

This is an incredible opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with professionals working toward a more inclusive global health system.

I am looking forward to learning and sharing insights at this amazing forum!

10/14/2024

Public-facing roles can be so fulfilling, but let’s be honest—they can be tough too. Juggling the needs of patrons, keeping up with a fast-paced environment, and somehow squeezing in a moment for your well-being? It’s a lot. Stress, burnout, and even compassion fatigue can quietly build up.

Today, I’ll be joining Jefferson County Library employees in Port Hadlock for a 90-minute workshop to tackle these challenges head-on. We’ll dive into practical tips for managing the emotional, mental, and physical toll of public-facing roles.

At the end of the session, everyone will walk away with:

-Tools for better communication
-Strategies to reduce stress
-A more resilient mindset—both for themselves and the communities they serve.

A special shoutout to Chris HoffmanHill for making this happen! I’m excited to work with such a dedicated group and explore healthier, more sustainable ways to thrive in this important work.

10/10/2024

I’m honored to join an incredible group of district, regional, and state leaders, including experts from the US Department of Education and PBIS partners, for a discussion on “District, State, and Regional Support for Crisis Response & Recovery.”

Crises affect entire communities, not just individual schools. Our panel will dive into strategies for organizing comprehensive support at all levels—from districts to states—ensuring that leadership at every stage is prepared to respond effectively and sustainably after a crisis.

I’ll be alongside good friends and colleagues:

-Jennifer Freeman (University of Connecticut)
-Renee Bradley (US Department of Education)
-Niki Henderson (Uvalde CISD)
-Tona McGuire (University of Washington)

Together, we’ll be sharing insights on how to develop and coordinate crisis response efforts, making sure every school has the resources it needs to recover and thrive.

Looking forward to this important conversation! If you’re attending the forum, don’t miss it—and let’s connect!

More details on the event here: PBIS Forum 2024

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