Professional Development Guest Speaker
Annia G. Palacios LCDC, LPC, SAP Qualified
On Site EAP Manager, American Airlines
Topic: “When Events off the Clock Affect Us on the Clock”
Considering recent tragic events in the nation and our own backyard, this is a timely and vital discussion for employee assistance professionals, counselors and clinicians. The tragedy in Dallas is the most recent event contributing to the high levels of tension present between police and communities of color and is a reflection of other recent events that have occurred among other multicultural groups that have left our nation in disarray. Events like this one, and the many that have occurred in recent times can promote anxiety, fear, anger, and grief and this presentation will provide a discussion on how to support employees impacted in the workplace by events occurring outside of the workplace.
Annia will discuss the multicultural and societal impacts of recent events. She will present information that will help attendees gain a better understanding on how to have difficult conversations about race, injustice and violence. Attendees will learn about the mental health impacts of crisis and trauma. This presentation will allow attendees to explore their own biases while obtaining learning tools to be supportive to employees in the workplace.
About the Speaker
Annia is a graduate of Trinity University and New Mexico State University and is a licensed masters level therapist. She has worked with individuals, couples and families in a variety of treatment settings to provide direct client care in the fields of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Her clinical experience includes teaching undergraduate courses, providing counseling in chemical dependency treatment centers and working as a private practitioner. Annia has a passion and commitment to empower people as they navigate the rough terrain of their lives. Annia joined American Airlines in 2014 and is an Employee Assistance Program Manager based in DFW.
