Headington-institute.org

Nairobi Conference

WEBThe Headington Institute is an internationally recognized global organization dedicated to promoting the mental health and resilience of humanitarian and aid workers. For 22 …

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URL: https://www.headington-institute.org/2023nairobi/

Why Your Brain Needs Good Food and Sleep

WEBRestricting food has been found to assist brain plasticity in rats, opening a window of opportunity for positive changes in the brain. (Spolidoro, M. et al. Food restriction …

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6 Ways To Help The Brain Heal From Stress

WEBBelow are six ways to help buffer and repair your brain after stress. 1) Exercise: Having a good workout shortly after a stressful experience will help your brain get rid of the stress …

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Individual Counseling

WEBOur goal is to empower staff in moving towards health and resilience by utilizing evidence-based and culturally informed interventions. Headington clinicians are experts in …

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Resilient Responders: Social Support

WEBHere’s what we found: there are four primary ways to build responder resilience. These are social support, self-efficacy, meaning and purpose, and physical health and fitness. …

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Self-Efficacy for Aid Workers

WEBMaintaining your physical health and well-being is necessary for the demanding work required in the humanitarian and first responder professions. Regular physical exercise …

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In-Person & Virtual Training

WEBThrough both virtual and in-person group training, we empower teams to improve communication and conflict resolution in cross-cultural environments, cope with sleep …

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Global Aid Disaster Relief Community Response Headington …

WEBLeadership Consultation & Training. Donate Today. From aid workers to domestic emergency responders and community caregivers, our holistic approach is proactive, …

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How Aid Workers Can Stay Healthy: A Psychologist’s Guide

WEBThe research is becoming clear on this and the consequences both in performance and health are quite sobering. Get physical exercise. While difficult to do in …

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Self-Care and Lifestyle Balance Inventory

WEB9. 10. We ensure the mental well-being of our heroes. From international aid workers to domestic emergency responders. Get our Resource, "Self-Care and Lifestyle Balance …

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COUNTDOWN TO CALM : Using 5-4-3-2-1 to Recenter and …

WEBCOUNTDOWN TO CALM : Using 5-4-3-2-1 to Recenter and Reground Esther Yu, M.A. Research Assistant, Headington Institute What is 5-4-3-2-1? For humanitarian aid …

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Risk Habituation

WEBRealize risk habituation is a normal brain survival mechanism. Become aware of it in your own actions and your felt sense of vulnerability. Understand that unseen dangers are …

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What We Know About Responder Resilience

WEBMeaning and purpose: They have a strong sense of mission and calling. Physical fitness: They regularly exercise and maintain their health. Individuals who successfully integrate …

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10 Tips for Managing your Well-being Amidst Career Uncertainty …

WEBSeek Professional Help if Needed: If feelings of distress or anxiety persist, consider seeking support from mental health professionals who specialize in addressing work-related …

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TRAUMA & CRITICAL INCIDENT CARE FOR HUMANITARIAN …

WEBA growing number of research studies suggest that a significant proportion of relief and development workers will eventually experience some serious traumatic-stress-related …

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Vicarious Trauma: What Can Managers Do

WEBAccess to medical and mental health support services including: – Health insurance – Information/training about the psychological and spiritual hazards of the work and …

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HOW STRESSED ARE YOU

WEBto health and/or safety. 13. I have back and neck pain, or other chronic tension-linked pain 14. I use caffeine or nicotine more than usual. 15. I feel overwhelmed and helpless. 16. I …

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How Stressed Are You

WEBSelf Quiz. Chronic stress sometimes arises so slowly that we don’t notice the symptoms. Take our short self-test to find out if your stress is getting in the way of your work.

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