Resilient Parks, Resilient People: Prioritizing Mental Health in Parks and Recreation

Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

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Park and recreation professionals are the backbone of healthy, thriving communities, fostering outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and social well-being. However, the unique demands of their roles, including physical labor, irregular hours, public service challenges, and high-stress community interactions, can take a significant toll on mental health. In this webinar, we will explore the mental health challenges specific to the field of parks and recreation, identify signs of burnout and stress, and provide practical strategies to promote resilience.

Additionally, this session will equip leaders with tools to recognize and address mental health concerns among their staff, fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being. Using real-world examples, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies, this webinar empowers professionals to care for themselves while continuing to serve their communities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key mental health challenges faced by parks and recreation professionals, including stress and burnout.

2. Recognize the signs of mental health concerns in themselves and their colleagues and implement proactive strategies to promote emotional resilience.

3. Develop effective strategies that address the physical, social, emotional, and psychological demands of the profession, ensuring long-term well-being and job satisfaction.

Jay Trambadia, PsyD, ABPP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jay Trambadia

Dr. Jay Trambadia is a seasoned psychologist, consultant, and speaker, with extensive experience in providing strategic guidance and support to individuals, teams, and organizations. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and specialized training in behavior change, Dr. Trambadia combines his deep understanding of human behavior with practical insights to help clients achieve their professional and personal goals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Trambadia has worked with a diverse range of clients, including large companies, non-profit organizations, comprehensive healthcare centers, professional sports leagues, and government agencies. He has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, whether it's enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving team dynamics, or managing workplace stress. Due to his time in large healthcare systems, Dr. Trambadia provides interventions such as crisis management, stress management, and organizational interventions, such as team building, motivational techniques, and performance strategies.

Clinically, Dr. Trambadia practices as a Health Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in facilitating lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, sleep, pain, substance use, tobacco cessation, and other biopsychosocial concerns. His expertise includes biopsychosocial evaluations, consultation, teaching, and program development.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Trambadia is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, delivering engaging workshops and presentations on topics such as workplace anxiety, resilience, happiness, well-being, and organizational change. He is passionate about sharing his expertise and empowering others to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Dr. Trambadia is committed to staying at the forefront of the field, continually seeking out opportunities for professional growth and development. He holds memberships in several professional associations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), Society of Consulting Psychology (SCP), Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM), American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).

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