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March 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $5.00
presents:
Stress Management:
The Key to Coping
via Webinar
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Cost: $5
This program is funded by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation.
What to Expect
This interactive training focuses on increasing participants’ understanding of stress and how it affects mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being. Participants explore what stress is, common stress responses, and factors that contribute to stress in daily life, including work demands, life transitions, and decision-making pressures. The training also examines how unmanaged stress can impact relationships, workplace functioning, and overall quality of life. Emphasis is placed on practical coping strategies, stress-reduction techniques, and the role of self-care in maintaining balance. Participants leave with realistic tools they can apply immediately to better manage stress and support personal and professional well-being.
Objectives
- Define stress and distinguish between positive (eustress) and negative (distress) forms of stress.
- Identify common physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral responses to stress, including personal warning signs.
- Recognize factors that make situations stressful, including life transitions, lack of control, and perceived demands.
- Examine the impact of stress on decision-making, relationships, and workplace functioning.
- Apply practical coping strategies and stress-reduction techniques to better balance personal and professional responsibilities.
- Understand the value of self-care and how it supports long-term health, resilience, and quality of life.
Facilitator
Lisa Kennedy is a single parent of four adult children and a proud grandmother of four. She is a former foster parent and adoptive parent, and currently serves as an elected School Board Director for the School District of the City of York. In addition, she works as a Family Peer Support Specialist. For over 20 years, Lisa has dedicated herself to supporting, educating, and advocating for children and families. She is passionate about learning and growing through the many opportunities she encounters while participating in workshops and trainings with others. Lisa has presented locally and across Pennsylvania on topics including education, family support, and mental health. She also serves on numerous local, state, and national committees and boards focused on these key areas.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Social Work: 1.5 CEUs – Pending Approval (No Additional Cost)
Social Work: “NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. Upon approval, 1.5 CEUs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.”
Questions?
Contact Allison Fisher at trainings@penncares.org.
PennCares Cancellation Policy
- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
- PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
- If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:
- Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
- Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course.
- Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event.
- Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost.
- Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
- Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method.
These above policies apply to all PennCares trainings unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.