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EAP Webinars

Well-being Programs

Our webinars are open to employees and professional staff from Mass General Brigham entities, IHP Students, and immediate family household members. If you are having trouble registering for EAP webinars, please call us at 1-866-724-4327.

Check out the full list of webinar topics below.

Monthly Online Support Groups

EAP – Eldercare & Caregivers virtual Support Group

Every first Wednesday of the month.
Drop-in from 12:00 pm

Register here

This online series 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 group will be run via Zoom.

Presented and moderated by Owen Wyatt, LMHC, EAP Consultant

Online Discussion & Support Group for Moms

Monthly Zoom meetings (12:00pm, every 2nd Wed) that allow mothers to share and learn with their colleagues, no matter the age of their children. During each session, experts share information, leaving plenty of time for questions and discussion. Mothers are welcome to join and leave 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. Please note: meeting updates and any materials (if any), will be distributed by Joan.

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Success with Stress - Yoga & Meditation

Join our EAP Consultants for a remote relaxation exercise, or watch a video of a previously recorded session.

EAP Relax and Recharge: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Watch Now!
03/22/2023
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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

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EAP Relax and Recharge: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
March 22, 2023 More

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

EAP Webinar- 30 Minute Yoga at your Desk Register Now!
04/11/2023
12:00 pm — 12:30 pm
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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.

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EAP Webinar- 30 Minute Yoga at your Desk
April 11, 2023 12:00 pm — 12:30 pm More

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.

EAP - Relax and Recharge: a Spring-time Meditation Register Now!
04/19/2023
12:00 pm — 12:15 pm
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A spring-time themed, guided meditation lead by Shira Davis, LICSW, MGB EAP councilor

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EAP - Relax and Recharge: a Spring-time Meditation
April 19, 2023 12:00 pm — 12:15 pm More

A spring-time themed, guided meditation lead by Shira Davis, LICSW, MGB EAP councilor

Relax & Recharge: Guided Meditation - A Walk in the Forest Watch Now!
11/30/2022
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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A relaxing session of meditation leading your mind through a peaceful and refreshing walk.

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

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Relax & Recharge: Guided Meditation - A Walk in the Forest
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
November 30, 2022 More

A relaxing session of meditation leading your mind through a peaceful and refreshing walk.

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

Taking Care of You - Sleep, Resilience, Combatting Stress & Keeping Yourself Healthy

In theory, we all know the things we need to do to take care of ourselves. However, sometimes we can’t break unhealthy patterns or don’t know the right path to minimize stress and maximize health, mentally, physically and emotionally. This is especially true during stressful times. Below are some webinars for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing stress.

EAP Webinar - Building Your Gratitude Muscle Watch Now!
02/09/2023
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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Join the EAP to participate in some simple gratitude exercises to build your overall positivity.
Presented by Adam Mintz, LMHC, EAP Consultant

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EAP Webinar - Building Your Gratitude Muscle
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
February 9, 2023 More

Join the EAP to participate in some simple gratitude exercises to build your overall positivity.
Presented by Adam Mintz, LMHC, EAP Consultant

Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace: Improving Workplace Relationships: Watch Now!
11/08/2022
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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This webinar offers strategies that promote healthy workplace interactions and provide tips to lessen conflict and improve problem solving.

Presented by Adam Mintz, LMHC, EAP Consultant

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Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace: Improving Workplace Relationships:
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
November 8, 2022 More

This webinar offers strategies that promote healthy workplace interactions and provide tips to lessen conflict and improve problem solving.

Presented by Adam Mintz, LMHC, EAP Consultant

How to Improve your Sleep - Presented by John Winkelman, MD, PhD Watch Now!
09/28/2022
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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This 60 minute session focuses on questions about sleep disturbance, the relationships of sleep to mental and physical health, and 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.

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How to Improve your Sleep - Presented by John Winkelman, MD, PhD
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
September 28, 2022 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

This 60 minute session focuses on questions about sleep disturbance, the relationships of sleep to mental and physical health, and 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.

EAP Webinar - Stress, Resiliency and Compassion Fatigue Watch Now!
02/01/2023
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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Presented by Kimberly Smith LCMHC, EAP Consultant

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EAP Webinar - Stress, Resiliency and Compassion Fatigue
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
February 1, 2023 More

Presented by Kimberly Smith LCMHC, EAP Consultant

Parenting

Parenting is a very rewarding experience, but there are times when any parent may want to seek guidance on issues related to raising children. Below are some educational webinars on parenting topics.

EAP Webinar - Working and Breast/chestfeeding Register Now!
04/18/2023
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
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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

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EAP Webinar - Working and Breast/chestfeeding
April 18, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

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

Eldercare

Dealing with the challenges of eldercare can be complicated and overwhelming for all involved. Below are some links to some helpful eldercare resources. Below are some educational webinars on eldercare topics.

Money Management for Elders and their Caregivers Watch Now!
09/17/2022
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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Navigate the financial steps to care for yourself as you age, or care for your elderly family members.
Presented by EAP and HUECU

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Money Management for Elders and their Caregivers
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
September 17, 2022 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

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

Financial Education

Navigating finances can sometimes be complicated and even intimidating. Whether you are having financial difficulties or want to anticipate future needs, the best plan is to have a plan. Below are some educational webinars on Financial topics. The EAP can help you assess how to resolve financial problems and approach financial planning.

Student Loan Repayment Register Now!
03/29/2023
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
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Get tips to strategize repaying your federal and private student loans, while still managing your other financial goals. Plus, learn if refinancing or Public Service Loan Forgiveness makes sense for you.

This webinar is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in collaboration with the Harvard University Employee Credit Union (HUECU). Webinar is open to Mass General Brigham employees only. You do not need to be an HUECU member to attend.

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Student Loan Repayment
March 29, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

Get tips to strategize repaying your federal and private student loans, while still managing your other financial goals. Plus, learn if refinancing or Public Service Loan Forgiveness makes sense for you.

This webinar is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in collaboration with the Harvard University Employee Credit Union (HUECU). Webinar is open to Mass General Brigham employees only. You do not need to be an HUECU member to attend.

Manage Unexpected Events & Expenses Watch Now!
10/19/2022
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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

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Manage Unexpected Events & Expenses
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
October 19, 2022 More

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

EAP Webinar: Estate Planning Watch Now!
09/22/2022
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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

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EAP Webinar: Estate Planning
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
September 22, 2022 More

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

Manager Training

The Mass General Brigham EAP provides a number of services to assist those in managerial roles to help the workforce to thrive. EAP consultation and referral services are complemented by a variety of educational offerings. Some webinars are part of a planned series of trainings and some are tailored to adapt to system needs and cultural shifts.

EAP Manager Webinar - Managing the Impact of Critical Incidents: Helping Build Workplace Resilience Register Now!
04/06/2023
12:00 pm — 1:45 pm
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This 45-minute webinar for managers is designed to help managers 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

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EAP Manager Webinar - Managing the Impact of Critical Incidents: Helping Build Workplace Resilience
April 6, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:45 pm More

This 45-minute webinar for managers is designed to help managers 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

EAP Manager Webinar - Intimate Partner Violence Watch Now!
03/01/2023
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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, CEAPEmployee Assistance Consultant

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EAP Manager Webinar - Intimate Partner Violence
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
March 1, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

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, CEAPEmployee Assistance Consultant

Substance Use Disorders and the Impaired Employee: What Leaders Need to Know Watch Now!
02/23/2023
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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

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Substance Use Disorders and the Impaired Employee: What Leaders Need to Know
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
February 23, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

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

EAP Manager Webinar - What Every Manager Should Know about the EAP: A Work&Life Resource Watch Now!
01/25/2023
12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
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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

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EAP Manager Webinar - What Every Manager Should Know about the EAP: A Work&Life Resource
Recording available for 1 year after webinar date.
January 25, 2023 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm More

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

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