Institute Life During a Pandemic
Since mid-March 2020, the Institute has worked remotely. Faculty have taught classes and held meetings using Zoom technology, therapy has been offered online and business administration by the board and staff have been conducted off-site.
The Post COVID-19 Workplace, a webcast by Crain’s
As people return to their offices post COVID-19, there will be a new normal. Social distancing and other precautions will likely be mandatory in workplaces. How will companies transform their spaces and employ technologies to ensure the safety of their employees? What will the long-term impacts be on the world of work? On August 6, Crain’s Content Studio featured Chicago-area experts, including the Institute’s Dr. Prudence Gourguechon, sharing their advice for business leaders making decisions for their own company’s return to work and the future. Listen Here
Nearly 450 people, from various fields, registered for the event. Since then, people have reached out, eager to learn more about the Institute’s Consultation Services. Anyone interested in a complimentary consultation with one of the Institute’s Consulting Psychoanalysts can visit our Consulting Services page or send an email.
Off-site Education and Operations
In 2015, technology was been in place to allow for off-site work. Because of the Institute’s experience using this robust technology, communication, classes, therapy and operations have run smoothly. As developments unfold, the strategy to return to 122 S Michigan Avenue for on-site business and education will be reviewed. Safety is the main priority.
Fall 2020 Education Programming will be held online.
Updates and communications will continue to go out via email and online platforms. Until then, all activity will be off-site.
Frontline Responders Program
Monday, May 25th, Institute has launched the Frontline Responders program, which delivers complimentary teletherapy sessions to workers of all Illinois workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.
During the pandemic, frontline workers are experiencing an intense spike in stress caused by grief, lack of personal protection equipment, isolation from family, friends and support networks, risk of infection or passing along the infection and fear of death. This added pressure increases the risk of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.
Frontline Responders is a pro bono offering put in place to treat workers enduring or struggling to deal with these challenges. Illinois frontline workers who email FrontlineWork@ChicagoAnalysis.org or call (312) 897-1405 will be promptly put in touch with an appropriate clinician at no charge. Up to 8 treatment sessions will be provided through secure HIPPA compliant videoconferencing in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Click here to learn more about the evolution and progression of the Frontline Responders program.
