AIANY Women in Architecture Committee Meeting: Mental Health for Women in Design

WORKSHOP SESSION

1. Introduction
   • Meg shares story: history in industry, transition to coaching and focus on mental health within AEC
2. Women in AEC Burnout Interview Project
   • Motivation and structure for story collection
   • Key trends that were uncovered from the research
   • How the trends from the research relate to evidence-based practices for mental health
   • Highlight 2 or 3 principles: possibly mindful awareness, boundaries, and self-compassion
3. Introduction of 2-3 Practices Named Above
   • What it is
   • Why it matters in AEC
   • How you can begin to practice – get experiential and allow members to practice with a brief exercise
   • Outside resources for further exploration
4. Introduction to ByDesign
   • Program goals
   • Components of program / how it’s evolving
   • How to get involved
5. Questions & Discussion

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