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MAY WEBINARS
Returning Responsibility to Children, Understanding Emotional Intelligence, Work Stress and Burnout, Substance Use and Mental Health, PTSD, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Self-Care, and more
As always, these events are absolutely free & everyone is welcome! Attendance certificates are provided at no cost.
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May 1 | Navigating Work-Life Balance NEW
Achieving a balance between personal and professional responsibilities helps people to avoid job burnout and promotes productivity. Learn practical strategies to create balance in your busy life, with actionable tips & inspiration to prioritize what matters most, in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 5 | Substance Abuse & The Impact on Families NEW
Explore the impact of substance use on family dynamics, and the emotional and psychological effects on children. Learn tips for effective communication and boundary setting, practical strategies for supporting recovery, and tools for creating a supportive family environment.
May 6 | Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Does compassion cause suffering? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional energy in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 7 | The Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness
Substance use disorders and mental illnesses are caused by overlapping risk factors. Explore the reciprocal relationship between substance use and mental illness, and discuss the role of genetics, environment, and trauma with a licensed therapist.
May 7 | Boundary IQ
Some people grew up in environments where setting boundaries was not emphasized or valued, resulting in struggles to establish boundaries in adulthood. Fear of conflict, a tendency to prioritize others’ approval, or past experiences of invalidation or disrespect can make setting & maintaining boundaries a challenge.
May 8 | Understanding Family Reactions to Mental Illness
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope with a licensed therapist.
May 13 | Work Stress and Burnout
When stress is severe or prolonged (or both), it can impact our physical and mental health in major ways. Learn practical tips to manage distress and discuss effective ways to cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 14 | Understanding Personality Disorders
Explore the categories of personality disorders, their symptoms, causes, risk factors, and evidence-based treatment in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 14 | Understanding PTSD
An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, its symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
May 15 | What is Emotional Intelligence?
Explore the core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills—and gain practical tools to understand and manage your emotions in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 19 | Returning Responsibility: The Caregiver’s Guide to Empowerment NEW
Transferring responsibility to children as they mature helps to boost their confidence and develop into self-sufficient and accountable people. Learn practical strategies for fostering responsibility in everyday activities and discuss how to strike a balance between offering children support and allowing autonomy with a licensed therapist.
May 20 | Understanding Anxiety
Understand what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
May 21 | Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Discuss the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
May 21 | Understanding Adjustment Disorders
Adjustment disorders are triggered by major life changes or stressful events. Explore the risk factors, causation, and treatment options with a licensed therapist.
May 22 | Workplace Violence & De-Escalation Techniques
Acts of violence are currently the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States, and rates of violence in the workplace are on the rise. Discuss what you can control in these situations and learn practical tools to de-escalate workplace violence & keep others safe when faced with uncontrollable turmoil.
May 27 | Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises
Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.
May 28 | Self-Care and Wellbeing: A Hands-On Approach for Better Health
It’s important to allow time to recharge – but too often we feel guilty for taking time to meet our basic needs. Explore what self-care is, why it’s so important, and practical tips for incorporating self-care into your daily life with a licensed therapist.
May 28 | Special Issues in Women’s Mental Health
Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, according to researchers. And those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. Explore the symptoms, causation, and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Perinatal Depression, and Perinatal Anxiety and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms with a licensed therapist.
May 29 | Understanding Depression
How is depression different from sadness? An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, and treatment options for depressive disorders. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
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May Workshops and Support Groups
LifeCourse Workshops
Our workshops are developed for families by families. They focus on specific topics through the lens of the LifeCourse Framework, with an emphasis on the importance of having a vision.
Using the Lifecourse to Plan and Problem Solve, Part 1 and 2
Part 1: Thursday, May 1st3:00pm – 4:30pm
Part 2: Thursday, May 8th3:00pm – 4:30pm
Transitions Through the Lifespan
Tuesday, May 20th6:30pm – 8:30pm
Peace of Mind Long Term Planning
Thursday, May 22nd10:00am – 12:00pm
Transitions Through the Lifespan- Siblings
Friday, May 23rd6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tranquilidad Planificación a Largo Plazo
Wednesday, May 21st11:00am – 1:00pm
Waiver Workshops
Our workshops are developed for families by families. Join us to learn how waivers can support your loved one.
Waiver Basics, Part 1 and 2
Wednesday, May 7thPart 1: 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 14thPart 2: 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Advanced Waiver, Part 1 and 2
Part 1: Monday, May 19th3:00pm- 5:00pm
Part 2: Tuesday, May 20th3:00pm- 5:00pm
Good Life and Support Groups
Join one of our Support Groups to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you’re dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver.
Sibling Good Life Group Adult Siblings of People with Intellectual Disabilities/AutismThis group of adult siblings will have the opportunity guide the group’s direction, network with other siblings, talk about your lived experience, hear from experts on topics relevant to sibling life, have open and informative discussions, and plan for a future that holds true potential for you and your family.
There will be no Sibling Good Life Group this Month.Please check back in June and consider joining the Caregiver Support Group this month.
Caregiver Support Group
You care for your loved one(s), but who is caring for you?We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver
- In this support group, we talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more.
- The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time
2:30-4:00 pm
Monday, May 19th6:30-8:00 pm
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