This session focuses on practical tools for responding to workplace bullying in ways that prioritize safety and emotional regulation. Participants learn how to manage stress responses, use clear boundary language when appropriate, and document concerning behavior. Learn when to engage, when to disengage, and how to make informed decisions about next steps with a licensed therapist. Part 2 in a 3-part series.

Participants will learn:

• How to regulate stress before responding to bullying behavior

• Simple boundary statements that reduce escalation

• When not to confront and why safety matters

• How to document bullying clearly and effectively

• Options for reporting concerns and understanding workplace systems

• How to reduce burnout while navigating ongoing stress

Meet the Instructor: Amber Rand is a licensed mental health counselor and seasoned behavioral health leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing trauma informed, recovery-oriented care across Iowa and beyond. As an Instructor for Mindspring Mental Health Alliance, she brings deep expertise in community and workplace mental health education, creating interactive, evidence-based learning experiences that promote understanding, empathy, and resilience.

Amber holds a Master of Arts in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Northern Iowa. She has held executive and clinical leadership roles in both adolescent and adult behavioral health programs, and is also a Certified International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC). Amber is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to foster environments of psychological safety, collaboration, and well-being.