Well@Work
Well@Work presents podcasts on health and wellness at work as health and behavioral health professionals deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children as they present strategies that cover a variety of topics to build resilience and emotional well-being to assist and empower workers and supervisors to stay well at work. These podcasts are provided through a grant from SAMHSA to the Department of Behavioral Health Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to the University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children.A video presentation of the podcast can be found at our website. https://www.uky.edu/ctac/wellatwork
Well@Work
Dropping Anchor
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UK Center on Trauma and Children
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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In this episode of the Well at Work podcast, Dr. Holly Huber-Gifford introduces the "Dropping Anchor" grounding skill, a practical technique to help child-serving professionals manage stress and stay present in the moment. Using the metaphor of anchoring in turbulent seas, Dr. Huber-Gifford walks listeners through a brief, step-by-step exercise designed to reduce anxiety and build emotional stability on the job. Whether you're navigating a difficult encounter or simply feeling overwhelmed, this skill offers a simple way to steady yourself, and with regular practice, a more resilient foundation for staying well at work.