These days, you have a variety of webinar programs to choose from. Select something user-friendly that most distance attendees have installed. Make sure you've chosen software with a video component if the call includes slides. If installed software isn't a realistic option, go with a service that everyone can freely access online. To accommodate attendees without software requirements, make sure the call takes place in a room with a speaker phone. This dial-in option will also be a handy backup if the webinar software fails. Pick three to five potential dates and times of day. Send an email to all participants to gauge their availability for each possibility. Tell anyone who can't make any of the times to let you know as soon as possible.  You can also use online scheduling surveys like Doodle. These tools allow attendees to choose dates and times with the click of a mouse. If you choose this option, don't forget to include the link in the email. If all attendees are in the same time zone, avoid planning calls during lunch breaks, immediately at the beginning of the work day, and or after normal business hours. . Include topics that need to be discussed. Cover any questions or concerns you anticipate from other members. Focus on the positive issues first. Then, address challenges and offer solutions or ideas to overcome any obstacles. If you plan to assign any tasks to certain attendees, discuss it with them before you send out the agenda. The last thing you want to do is catch someone by surprise or give a manager or client incorrect information. Include everything they'll require to log into the call, such as the call-in number and password. Attach a draft of the agenda to the email. Ask that everyone read over it and notify you if they want to add something or revise existing content. Choose the most responsible and attentive physical attendee for this task. Make sure they include the names of everyone present. Have them summarize major points discussed, using the agenda as an outline.  If they have a digital audio recorder or record function on their phone, ask them to use it if no sensitive material will be discussed. Don't skip this step if you're using the record function on the webinar software. Technology can fail when you least expect it. If that happens, you'll have written minutes as a backup. Do this on the day of the call if it's after lunch or the day before a call scheduled in the morning. Use this opportunity to send any reports or documents that will be needed on the call. It's your responsibility to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that everyone has completed their responsibilities before the call. If someone else created these materials, give them credit (or prevent blame from falling on you) by forwarding their message containing the documents.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick a convenient conferencing software. Poll your attendees for a convenient time. Write an agenda Email preliminary info to all attendees. Appoint a note-taker. Send a reminder email.


Victims of relational aggression are at risk for mental health disorders, including depression. A child who often seems withdrawn and sad or shows little interest in participating in activities with other children may be experiencing bullying from their peers. Other signs of depression may include hopelessness, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, withdrawing from friends or social activities, and acting irritable or agitated. Victims of relational aggression may have poor relationships with other people. They might seem to have no friends, or they may make friends and then drop them again quickly. On-and-off friendships are one of the warning signs of relational aggression. People who experience relational aggression may be abandoned or ostracized by their friend group. This can damage their self-esteem, leaving them less likely to seek out other friends. Children who experience relational aggression may seem nervous about spending time with their peers. They might express the desire to stop going to school or participating in their usual social activities. Increased shyness or uncharacteristic problems with socializing may also point to problems with relational aggression. Children who are the targets of relational aggression may suddenly start having a hard time at school or in their extracurricular activities. Their grades might drop, or they might have a hard time focusing and staying productive. They might also have a harder time carrying out their responsibilities at home.  In severe cases, dropping out of school is a possibility. Bullies who use relational aggression are at risk for having trouble in school, too. A child who is a victim of relational aggression may become secretive about their phone and internet use. They may seem agitated or upset after using the computer or the phone, or they may seem distressed when they receive texts and emails.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for signs of sadness or depression. Observe the person’s friendships. Notice signs of anxiety around others. Take school or work performance into account. Take note of internet and phone habits.


If anxiety still holds you back after trying the recommendations listed above, seek professional help such as a mental health counselor or psychologist.This professional can evaluate you to determine which type of anxiety disorder you are suffering from and suggest treatment options for managing the symptoms. Common treatment options for anxiety are:  Psychotherapy. Talk therapy may consist of you sharing the details of your worries with a counselor or psychologist, and coming up with strategies to overcome these worries or stressors. A psychologist may use cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on challenging your irrational thought patterns and discovering healthier ways of coping with stress. Medications. When anxiety is interfering with your everyday functioning, you may be prescribed pharmacological treatment after seeing a psychiatrist. Medications typically prescribed to treat anxiety include anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, and beta blockers. Your doctor will review your unique medical and family history to determine which type of medication is suitable for you. In some situations, an individual will require both psychotherapy and medications to manage anxiety. Regardless, with proper intervention, anxiety is a curable disorder. Have someone to talk to. It doesn't matter how much they understand about your disorder; just having the ability to discuss your worries with a friend or family member can really help. Your mental health provider may suggest that you start journaling or keeping a thought diary in order to target in on some of your common fears and figure out the triggers. Doing so can help you to have more insight into the roots of your anxiety and possibly develop strategies to avoid these triggers.  Your journal can be a great place to unload anxious thoughts or worries. However, be careful that you do not use it to ruminate and end up making your anxiety worse. At the beginning or end of each day, simply write an entry that describes your current mood and any details about the day. It's OK to state some concerns that you might have such as an upcoming test or a first date. Use your journal to strategize ways to relieve these stressors as discussed above. After you have conducted a short brainstorming session, close your journal and make an effort to leave those worries on the page. Focus only on being solution-oriented, meaning take action to relieve those stressors but do not ruminate on the specific worries. Alternative treatment approaches like acupuncture have been shown to be effective in managing stress and anxiety. Chinese healers believed that when the body's 'chi' is unbalanced people may suffer from conditions like anxiety or depression. Needles are inserted at key places on the body to relieve any obstructions of the chi and reclaim overall health and wellness. Talk to your mental health provider or primary care physician to see if acupuncture is a viable option for treating your anxiety. Approximately 40 million Americans struggle with anxiety every day. However, only one-third of those get treatment. Take the necessary steps to get outside help if you cannot manage your anxiety alone.
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Seek professional help. Talk about it with someone you trust. Journal. Try acupuncture. Know that you're not alone.