Returning from maternity leave
Topic ID
F8
Duration
1 hour
Audience
Employees
Topic Description
Returning to work from maternity or paternity leave can be a challenging and emotional experience for new parents. It involves adjusting to new routines and responsibilities, balancing work and family obligations, and managing the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise. Developing strategies for a smooth transition is critical for achieving a healthy work-life balance and maintaining overall well-being.
Learning Outcomes
- Reflecting on the parenting journey
- Standout moments
- Getting back into the groove
- Strengths and value reminder
- Pre-work jitters
- Addressing the working parent guilt
- Impact on mental health
- Strategies for balancing work and family life
- Prioritizing and setting boundaries
- Effective communication and expectation setting at home and at work
- Value of supportive networks
- Accommodations and flexibility
- Developing my return-to-work plan
- Reminder of Lyra support
Disclaimers
Standard duration for most topics is 1 hour. Listen-and-learn sessions can be hosted online or in-person by client organisations. Topics may be adapted upon enquiry.