Topic: Managing Return to Work Anxiety: Strategies for Counselors and Clients

Welcome to Fall 2021, many workplaces and offices are opening back up and expecting employees to return to the office.  The big question is about employee readiness, willingness, and anxiety about the return to the physical space. Not only do lingering fears of the virus remain for many, but employees are simply not willing to make as many sacrifices now that they have had a taste of freedom and independence. Join Ilana for a discussion on how to balance optimism and hope while addressing legitimate fear and concerns.  Explore practical and accessible tips and strategies  as the world  ventures into yet another chapter of the pandemic.

Ilana Tolpin Levitt M.A., M.Ed., LPC, LMHC is a clinical career counselor and human resources executive who delights in helping people find meaning in their work. Ilana helps clients simplify and navigate their career growth and transitions. She has a private practice in the New York metro area is also the Senior Director of Employee Development and Organizational Effectiveness for The New School in New York City. Her HR experience, combined with her counseling, brings a holistic and comprehensive perspective to leadership, workplace dynamics, career satisfaction, and fulfillment. Ilana’s focus with many clients is a deep exploration of the psychological roots that impact career development and workplace dysfunction.