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Staying Calm and Communicating During Difficult Interactions

Staying Calm and Communicating During Difficult Interactions

This event will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 110 Second Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847. Lunch is included.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) and environmental health professionals often work in situations where people are stressed, frustrated, or upset. Join leadership facilitator and psychotherapist Abra Poindexter, LICSW, LIMHP, for an interactive session on how to stay calm, respond effectively, and keep difficult situations from escalating. Through practical guidance, reflection, discussion, and hands-on practice, participants will learn strategies to:

  • Manage their own stress and emotions in the moment
  • Remain steady when someone else is upset
  • Set clear and respectful boundaries
  • Communicate effectively during challenging interactions
  • Protect their well-being and reduce burnout

Refund Requests

Written refund requests must be sent to nalhd@nalhd.org before October 1, 2026. Refunds will be honored minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be provided after October 1, 2026.

Deadline to register: October 9, 2026
Cost: $60

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This is an optional, separately priced event offered in conjunction with the 2026 Nebraska Environmental Public Health Summit. Advance registration is required. This training is brought to you in part by funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program.