For this webinar series, participants will automatically be enrolled in all 5 sessions.
Speaker
Patric Barbieri, M.Ed.
Description
Anxiety symptoms arise when our body is overstimulated. When we get an out-of-body feeling, dizziness, heart palpitations, facial twitches, loss of focus or any of the other symptoms we connect with anxiety, it is because our mind and body are overstimulated and our natural internal healing system, self-management skills and coping abilities are overwhelmed. It sounds so simple to understand, but the complexities and strategies to treat anxiety have brought us away from understanding the root of the problem. Overstimulation is similar to inflammation. We need both physical and mental stress in our lives so we can thrive and be productive, but if we exercise or work too much and are not managing our health and nutrition, these positive habits lead to diminishing returns. In this webinar, you will learn how to identify how stimulation impacts our mind and body so we know specifically what we are treating.
To receive PDPs and CEUs, participants must attend all 5 sessions and successfully pass a quiz following Session 5. Within 24 hours of the live webinar, registrants will be emailed a link to view the recorded webinar. The recording will be made available for 7 days after each session.
About the Speaker
Patric Barbieri, M.Ed., (he/him) has been in special education for 35 years, working in myriad roles, including special needs teacher, educational coordinator, and program director. He retired as Executive Director of LABBB Collaborative in 2021. His strength is developing specialized programs for students with special needs from preschool through high school. He has also created a college program in collaboration with Middlesex Community College for students with disabilities who attend LABBB. Patric is a frequent speaker, teaching mindfulness workshops and a new perspective for those struggling with anxiety, which he calls “Positive Anxiety.” He also teaches workshops on developing a mindful culture in schools and organizations, both for students and staff. He has been practicing mindfulness for over 35 years. Patric also conducts many program evaluations and professional development training for public school districts.
Membership Information
Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.
PDPs and CEUs
MPY is an approved Professional Development Provider through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (Provider No. F20180079). Professional Development Points (PDPs) are offered for most MPY professional development webinars. PDPs are issued in 10 hour increments, per DESE requirements.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for clinical staff through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc. (MaMHCA). The NASW and the MaMHCA approve each event individually. CEUs may be given in hourly increments.
To receive PDPs and CEUs, participants must pass the quiz.
Event Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a MPY webinar you must cancel, through Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org, one business day before the webinar.
For MPY hybrid conferences, the date in-person registration closes will be posted on MPY’s website. Virtual conference registration will close one business day before the hybrid conference. You cannot cancel or switch your registration from in-person to virtual after in-person registration closes. Please email Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org with any questions regarding registration.
All sessions are 9:30 – 11:30 am