Lunch & Learn Series: Caring for yourself when caring for others (SYP Focused)

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Join us for this informative Lunch and Learn Series featuring Lori Varsames, of Lori Varsames Coaching! 

CARING FOR YOURSELF WHEN CARING FOR OTHERS Those who are inclined to do good—whether healthcare, hospitality, nonprofit, social impact or other service workers—excel when it comes to helping others. This said, they tend to fall terribly short when it comes to caring for themselves, leaving many in a state of stress, anxiety, and burnout. In this interactive workshop, we’ll identify root causes of our drive to do good and the self-sabotaging behaviors that ensue (namely hyperachievement, people-pleasing, judgment, perfectionism, and idealism). We’ll then discuss the importance of self-care and radical self-care to keep our lives in balance; and how mindfulness practices can move them from their sympathetic (reactive) response system to their parasympathetic (grounded) response system. We’ll spend the last part of the workshop going over reflection questions and challenge participants to make new commitments for themselves.

 A bit about Lori: Lori Varsames is a certified life and leadership coach who serves passionate people and organizations. She specializes in helping mission-driven individuals break free from burnout, anxiety, and people-pleasing to operate from a place of freedom, balance, and confidence. For organizations, she transforms overworked, reactive, and divided teams into productive, mindful and collaborative cultures. As a certified trauma-informed coach, Lori goes beyond surface-level strategies—she helps clients overcome limiting narratives and reach their full potential. With a deep focus on mindfulness and meditation, her coaching builds sustainable success, empowering professionals to lead with impact and authenticity. Lori was named as The North Bay Bohemian’s “Best Career & Life Coach of Sonoma County” two years in a row.