Running on Empty: Stress, Anxiety & Staying Connected is a relatable, practical, and often humorous look at what happens when stress starts spilling into the rest of our lives. Why do little things suddenly feel like big things? Why are we arguing about the dishwasher or the grocery bill? And why is it so much harder to feel connected when everyone is overwhelmed? Psychotherapist and Founder of PingMe, Laura Roberts, MSW, LCSW, brings a real world look at what stress and anxiety actually do to us: how they change the way we think, react, communicate, spend, connect, and sometimes lose patience with the people we care about most. More importantly, she’ll share practical ways to recognize when you’re running on empty, and what to do before stress starts running your life. Expect real life examples, audience participation, laughter, practical strategies, and honest conversation about how to recognize overload, communicate better, and stay connected when life feels like a lot. For everyone single, dating, partnered, engaged, married, or somewhere in between. Stress and anxiety affect all of us, and so does the need for connection! Speaker: Laura Roberts, MSW, LCSW Cost: $10/person, includes light refreshments Location: Great Marriages Office, 612 Center Ave, Sheboygan