This presentation reviews (i) the individual, occupational, and environmental influences on stress; (ii) the impact of stress on physical, mental, and emotional well-being; (iii) what it means when stress evolves into burnout; (iv) how to build and support resilience; and (v) science-driven techniques for managing stress.

Speaker Bios:

Barbara Mardigian, LPC, Deputy Clinical Director, Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

Barbara Mardigian is a graduate of Ferrum College and MCV / VCU School of rehabilitation counseling specializing in drug and alcohol education. She has worked in the field of addiction since 1997.

Ms. Mardigian received her LPC in 2004 and has worked in a variety of settings including intensive outpatient ,private practice, secure unit hospitals, all working with adolescents or adults with dual diagnosis including, PTSD, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder and addiction. She has worked at the Farley center in their professional program working with many professionals in treatment including physicians, lawyers, military personnel including high ranking officers and their family members.

Ms. Mardigian also worked in Virginia Monitoring, Inc, which was the first monitoring agency for addicted health professionals in the state of Virginia.

Barbara has been with VJLAP since 2019 as the deputy clinical director.

Special thank you to our Sponsor Konica Minolta!

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