ASCLD Emerging Issues: Wellness and Operations

In this webinar, you will hear from three experts in workplace wellness, particularly in forensic science. They will discuss the various stresses in forensic laboratories, including issues like vicarious trauma, and present strategies that leaders can use to mitigate the negative effects of stress on their employees and improve the overall wellness of their lab.

Detailed Learning Objectives

• Identify the types of stress associated with the forensic science workplace and their sources
• Understand the effects of stress on the overall wellness of employees and its impact on workplace operations
• Recognize the symptoms of stress and vicarious trauma on individuals in the workplace
• Apply tools and techniques to identify sources of stress in their specific workplace and implement strategies to effectively mitigate their effects on employees

Presenters 

• Amy Jeanguenat, CEO and Principal Consultant, Mindgen
• Dr. Andrew Levin, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University