Click the buttons below to watch the May and June Lunch and Learn, as well as two pre-recorded Lunch and Learns.

Mental Health, Employment, and Executive Dysfunction Part 1 and Part 2: Memory, Flexibility, Control, Planning, Reasoning, and Problem Solving

Our brains are working all the time! Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of the May and June Lunch and Learns where we discuss Executive Functions.

We covered:

• Core and higher-level Executive Functions,

• Executive Dysfunction Symptoms,

• How symptoms may impact employment,

• Ways to structure support and intervention

Dissociation: How it Can Look and Be Managed

Our brains have a remarkable capacity to store memories. At times, memories can cause trauma and other disabilities can trigger brain processes that function as mechanisms to protect us from harm. One of these processes is called dissociation. Dissociation happens when the processes that usually happen together are disconnected.  A disconnection happens between the memory and thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, and a sense of who we are surrounding that memory. In this presentation we learn about dissociation and how to spot the signs and symptoms. Learned strategies to assist individuals develop skills needed to self advocate as they work towards their employment goal.  

Unhelpful Thinking Patterns and Their Effect on Employment

Everyone has unhelpful thinking patterns that are not helpful in problems solving and conflict resolution. However, with some mental health conditions they can be especially prevalent and affect a person’s daily life. In this webinar, we discuss common cognitive distortions including overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, and personalization. These unhelpful thinking patterns can affect how we work towards our goals, the quality of our relationships, and our quality of life. 

As the 2023 - 2024 Fiscal Year comes to a close, the Level Up Indiana team will be taking a brief break for the summer. We will return in fall of the 2024 - 2025 Fiscal Year. Be sure to check our websites for continuous updates.