30-minutes of yoga you can do from your chair. Stretch your tight muscles and ease your busy mind wherever you are.

Presented by Lisa Goss Staffiere, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant, Yoga Teacher.

This classic mindfulness practice involves learning to accept the present as it is and help anchor ourselves peacefully in the moment.

Presented by Elizabeth Petegorsky, LICSW, EAP Consultant

Take some time to relax and appreciate the blessings of the season during this uplifting webinar.
Presented by Yohanna Okoli, LMHC, EAP Consultant

A chance for 15 minutes of calm during the the extra stress of the Holidays.
Presented by Shira Davis, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant

30-minutes of yoga you can do from your chair. Stretch your tight muscles and ease your busy mind wherever you are.

Presented by Lisa Goss Staffiere, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant, Yoga Teacher.

Take 15 minutes for this gentle, guided meditation inspired by a relaxing lakeside during a warm Summer’s Day.
Presented by Kim Smith LCMHC, EAP Consultant

View this webinar for a light-hearted exercise that explores the relaxing effects of laughter.

Presented by Shira Davis, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant

Join one of our EAP team to learn about your body’s response to stress. Follow along to identify points of tension and how to gently relax them.
Presented by Kimberly Smith, LCMHC, EAP Consultant

A relaxing 30-minute chair yoga practice to stretch your tight muscles and ease your busy mind.

Presented by Lisa Goss Staffiere, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant.

This 60 minute session focuses on questions about sleep disturbance, the relationships of sleep to mental health, physical health, and the best approaches to improve your sleep. This webinar will include time for a Q&A with Dr. Winkelman.

Presented by John Weyl Winkelman, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program, Department of Psychiatry MGH & Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.

Sixty-minute session led by EAP clinicians, geared towards helping healthcare workers recover from feelings of exhaustion, frustration, anger and depression. Also helpful for employees experiencing Secondary Traumatic Stress – a negative feeling driven by fear and work-related trauma.

Presented by Kimberly Smith LCMHC, EAP Consultant

Monthly Zoom meetings (12:00pm, every 2nd Wed)  allowing mothers to share and learn with their colleagues, no matter the age of their children. During each session, experts share information, leaving time for questions and discussion. Participants are welcome to join the session as their schedule allows.

If you’re interested in joining a session, or receiving more information about the Mothers’ Group, please email Joan Sapir: jsapir@partners.org.

Monthly Zoom meetings (12:00pm, every 1st Tuesday of the month)
A virtual support group for moms who are divorced or are in the middle of separation and divorce. Meetings, which attendees view as confidential, occasionally include experts—attorneys, mental health professionals, EAP staff—and most often are devoted to sharing, mutual support, and problem solving.

TO REGISTER
For more information and to be added to the group, please email Joan Sapir via jsapir@partners.org.

Studies show that breastfeeding decreases illness in infants and reduces health risks in mothers. This 60 minute presentation will provide expectant parents with the skills to establish good breastfeeding techniques and avoid potential difficulties. Learn what to expect in the first weeks and how to optimize your infant’s nutrition.

Presented by Sarah McNamara, IBCLC, CLE

Studies show that breastfeeding reduces health care costs, and also reduces the amount of time new parents miss from work. This 60 minute presentation will provide expectant and nursing employees with information on how to maintain breastfeeding when returning to work. Topics will include choosing a breast pump, storing breast milk, and employee lactation services.

Presented by Sarah McNamara, IBCLC, CLE

This online session is designed as a “drop-in” group to foster a safe and supportive venue for MGB employees. Participants can share concerns, discuss self-care and resources, and hear from professional speakers about managing the unique challenges of caring for aging loved ones. This runs every 1st Wednesday of the month and is run via Zoom.

Presented and moderated by Owen Wyatt, LMHC, EAP Consultant

Aging is a natural process, but it’s often looked at negatively because people associate aging with disease and loss. Most families are flexible in adapting to changes when it comes to the care of their aging parents, but it is also important to understand that each family has its own unique culture and family dynamics. Stressful situations, including caring for a parent, can bring out the best and the worst in families. Join this session to:

• Learn what your parents are going through
• Discuss the changes that you will likely experience in your relationship with your parents
• Learn how to begin difficult conversations
• Explore techniques to effectively communicate feelings and concerns
• Determine the level of care needed for your parents and identify options

Presented by EAP and introduced by Christopher Skevofilax, LMHC, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant

Navigate the financial steps to care for yourself as you age, or care for your elderly family members.
Presented by EAP and HUECU

At this 60 minute webinar participants will learn the most common and current methods used by scammers. The presenters will also discuss the many ways you can protect your self from these fast growing crimes.

Presented by Merrimack Valley Credit Union and introduced by Shira Davis, LICSW, CEAP, Senior EAP Consultant

Identify how much you should save and find the money to contribute to an emergency savings fund.
Presented by Fidelity Investments and sponsored by EAP

Saving for college and private schools can be challenging. This seminar focuses on common myths about 529 plans, one
of the tools available to save for education, and help determine if one is right for you.

Presented by Merrimack Valley Credit Union (formally know as RTN) and sponsored by EAP

In the market for a new car? Harvard University Employee Credit Union will guide you through the process, help you budget for anticipated expenses, and determine which car financing strategy works for you.

Presented by Harvard University Employee Credit Union and sponsored by EAP

This webinar will address the fundamentals of estate planning concepts and strategies including wills, trusts, probate and gifting.

Presented by RTN and sponsored by EAP

If you are in a situation where you’re evaluating how to make ends meet, learn how to take control of your budget and understand your financial options after an unforeseen event. Learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence.

Presented by Fidelity and sponsored by EAP

This 60 minute webinar is designed to increase managers’ awareness of domestic violence and to discuss ways to address the problem either in one’s personal life or at work. Workplace issues related to domestic violence are addressed, including concerns about coworkers.

Presented by Cate Leonard, LICSW, CEAP, Senior Employee Assistance Consultant

An employee who has an untreated substance use disorder can compromise patient care and impact staff morale. But what makes it so difficult to identify? When does concern and support become enabling? This EAP manager training is designed to help leaders learn about assisting employees and highlight the resources available.

Presented by Henrietta Menco, LICSW, CEAP, Senior Clinical Manager

This 45-minute manager training is designed to help supervisors handle the impact of critical incidents. This webinar will provide support to leadership to help employees, and to create a culture of psychological safety with a concentration on maintaining productivity, returning-to-work, and staying-at-work.
Presented by Allison Caravana-Lilly, LICSW, CEAP, EAP Director

This 60 minute webinar is designed to increase managers’ awareness of domestic violence and to discuss ways to address the problem either in one’s personal life or at work. Workplace issues related to domestic violence are addressed, including concerns about coworkers.

Presented by Cate Leonard, LICSW, CEAP, Employee Assistance Consultant

Substance use has greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An employee who has an untreated substance use problems can compromise patient care and impact staff morale. But what makes it so difficult to identify? When does concern and support become enabling? This EAP manager training is designed to help leaders learn about assisting employees and highlight the resources available.

Presented by Henrietta Menco, LICSW, CEAP, Senior Clinical Manager

This 60 minute webinar is specifically designed to help managers and supervisors to respond to distressed employees. This training will provide information to managers and supervisors on how to recommend the EAP to an employee and will review how the EAP can help an employee or their immediate household member.

Presented by Allison Caravana-Lilly, LICSW, CEAP, EAP Director