Reducing Stigma, Raising Resilience, & Deepening Empathy: Mental Health x Emotional Intelligence Session
Mental Health Matters. Yet, while 1 in 10 people experiences depression every year, only 1 in 3 receives treatment—with varied barriers such as fear of stigma and difficulty in accessing effective care. And this is just one mental health disorder of many.
This 90-minute interactive workshop is open to anyone interested in exploring the topic and frameworks for understanding mental health and resilience. I’ll share my personal story, and then guide participants through frameworks grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence research to deepen our understanding of ourselves and others around competencies such as empathy, self-awareness, and relationship management.
Everyone's mental health journey is different and unique--You are welcome to share and participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.
🔍 What You’ll Experience:
✨ Introductions and Welcome
✨My Story: Postpartum Sleep Disorder, Mental Health Stigma in Japan & Recovery Support
✨Exploration of the Bio-Psycho-Social Model (The bio-psycho-social model of mental health recognizes that a person's well-being is influenced by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors.)
✨ Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: Self-Reflection Time
✨Small Group Discussions & Sharing
✨Open Networking
**This event is in English, Japanese support available**
I’m delighted to offer this free (pay-what-you-can) workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month. All donations will go to TELL, who support mental health in the international community of Japan.
This event is co-organized by Katie Marple, Founder, She Loves. She Loves creates space for women to connect, grow, and lead—through empowering events, skill-building workshops, and a supportive network designed to elevate women in their personal and professional lives.
About Your Facilitator
Katie Hurd is an executive coach, trainer, and founder of Neurofit Global, based in Japan for nearly 20 years. She holds a Master’s in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London and is a PCC-certified coach with expertise in emotional intelligence and cross-cultural leadership. Katie is passionate about building multicultural workplaces—and lives—that support both wellbeing and performance.
Disclaimer: While Katie holds relevant credentials and a master’s degree, the personal aspects of her talk reflect her own experience. Mental health is an individual experience, and this session is not a substitute for therapy or psychiatric treatment.