Living the Three Pillars of De-Stressing

Living the Three Pillars of De-stressing: Practical Habits to Reduce Chronic Stress (and Its Real Health Costs)

Stress doesn’t just “live in your head.” Chronic distress shows up in your body, impacting sleep, focus, energy, mood, and long-term health. And in workplaces where conflict, bullying, or constant pressure is normalized, stress can quietly become a daily baseline that chips away at performance and well-being over time.

In this session, Scott Warrick, JD, MLHR, CBHP, CEQC will share a practical, engaging framework for reducing chronic stress through what he calls the Three Pillars of De-stressing. Scott connects the dots between workplace culture, brain health, and everyday habits that help you “repair and rewire” stress patterns so you can protect yourself personally and show up healthier at work and at home.

Expect an energetic, real-world presentation with takeaways you can use immediately, whether you’re navigating a high-demand role, supporting a stressed-out team, or simply trying to build better routines that make work (and life) feel more manageable.

What You’ll Learn

• What chronic stress does to your body and brain—and why it matters long-term
• How bullying and conflict amplify stress, and why a psychologically safe workplace can be a health-protective factor
• The Three Pillars of De-stressing and how to apply them in everyday life
• The role of sleep and hydration in brain repair and stress recovery
• Simple, realistic strategies (including hobbies and pets!) that support mental health and resilience
• Personal “stress protection” steps you can start using right away—at work and beyond

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for AEC administrative and operations professionals, including:

• Office Managers and Firm Administrators
• HR Managers, HR Teams, and People Ops Support
• Project/Construction Administrators and Coordinators
• Operations Managers and Studio/Department Leaders
• Anyone supporting teams under pressure, or feeling that pressure themselves

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12pm-1pm (Pacific)
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Platform: Virtual via Zoom
• Cost: $0 for SDA PNW members | $10 for SDA members of other Chapters | $20 for Non-Members

Register / purchase tickets via the link below. One registration per location (within the same office). Attendees of the live event will receive a Certificate of Attendance and access to the recording. (SDA focus area: HR / Office Administration) Please note: Cancellations within 1–3 days of the event and no-shows are not eligible for a refund. If registration is closed, this session may be full.

Meet the Presenter: Scott Warrick, JD, MLHR, CBHP, CEQC (Scott Warrick HR Consulting & Employment Law Services)

Scott Warrick is a practicing employment law attorney, HR professional, and three-time best-selling author with 40+ years of hands-on experience. He’s known for delivering practical, entertaining trainings that help organizations prevent employee problems before they start—improving morale while reducing risk. Scott is also a Certified Brain Health Professional and Certified Emotional Quotient Counselor, and he speaks nationally on brain health, conflict resolution, harassment & bullying, leadership, and employment law.