NewsCorp Benefits

Learning for life by Aetna RFL
2022-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
It’s never too late to learn. Join us for this webinar to:

Identify the benefits of lifelong learning
Understand different kinds of learning
Develop strategies to encourage ongoing learning

7/7 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Learning the art of small talk
2022-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Do you find yourself feeling awkward in social settings where making small talk is key? Join this webinar to talk about:

How to begin a conversation
How to continue the conversation
The role of body language
How to control anxiety in social situations

7/12 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Back-To-School: Setting Our Kids and Families Up For Success by Health Advocate
2022-07-21 10:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Registration Links: 10:15 am (ET) | 4:15 pm (ET)

Understanding learning styles by Aetna RFL
2022-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
You’re learning all the time — even when you’re not thinking about it. Studies show that we all learn differently and it’s important to know which learning style comes most naturally to you. Join this webinar to find out:

The five basic learning styles and their key characteristics
How your style can influence your school experience, career, relationships and other aspects of your life
How understanding your style can help you become a better communicator, more effective learner and more

7/21 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Financial Worries in the house: What do we tell the kids? By Aetna RFl
2022-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
We’ll discuss how economic problems can create parenting challenges and what information is OK to share and what is best not. We’ll also give tips on how to have these conversations.
July 28, 2022 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT Register here

Empowering Yourself: How You Can be a Catalyst for Change in the Workplace
2022-08-18 10:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual

Depression, Anxiety and Burnout: Moving Toward Hope and Health
2022-09-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-09-15 16:15 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
After more than two years of coping with ongoing challenges while in a pandemic environment, it is understandable that feelings of depression, anxiety and burnout have intensified. Those experiencing these conditions are far from alone, but recognizing when we need extra support for our emotional and mental well-being is critical.
Join us for this webinar to understand how to identify and cope with these challenges and how to seek help when needed.

Topics to be covered:

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Repercussions of stress and burnout

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How to find resources and ask for help

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Strategies for effective self-care

Preparing College Applications (12th Grade Students)
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. And trying to figure out how to go about that process is likely weighing on your mind, especially since a good application is key to success. This webinar will go over the process in detail and highlight how you can help your student create the best application. You’ll learn:
Common application components and how to tackle each one

Tips for writing an essay with maximum impact while avoiding common mistakes, pitfalls, and tricky topics
How to be proactive with requirements and deadlines for a lower-stress application process
The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.

Jay Bonham has worked in education his whole career. He began his tenure in college admissions at his alma mater, Hamilton College. While at Hamilton, he was responsible for the recruitment, selection and enrollment of all undergraduate students from the New England area, along with students from Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Besides his recruitment responsibilities, he was also the athletic liaison and managed the school’s transfer admission program. Jay held similar admission responsibilities at Kenyon College. In addition to his work for Hamilton and Kenyon, he read applications for Dartmouth College and Bucknell University, including their College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and Freeman College of Management. He has a bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in history from Hamilton College, and a masters of public administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Advocacy Strategies And Your Child’s IEP
2022-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you might have challenges ahead — gaps in their program, problems with implementation, and more. What can you do to advocate for them?
Join us to learn:

Strategies and tools to help ensure your child’s IEP is followed
How to assess your child’s progress
Ways to approach their school when there’s a problem
How to file complaints or invoke due process procedures

Suggested for: Parents/guardians with children ages 3 – 22
Employer Code: backup1

Get Back to School Support from Brightline
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
As back to school season approaches, Brightline, News Corp’s behavioral healthcare benefits provider, is here to support parents and caregivers with the tools you need to manage the challenges that come along with back to school. Join us on Thursday, September 22nd, from 12-1 ET to hear from a Brightline pediatric behavioral health expert on transition topics, including managing stress and anxiety, routines and organization social interaction and more.

Managing Screen Time in the Digital World
2022-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Remote school and video chats have made screen time more normal at an early age. Learn how to negotiate screen time for your child, set healthy boundaries, and navigate your increasingly digital life.

I'm sorry for your loss: Ways to console someone who is grieving
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
I’m sorry for your loss”: Ways to console someone who is grieving Do you feel a bit tongue-tied around someone who is grieving? Many people do. There’s no sure-fire way to solve this issue, but there are some basics to know about helping people who are grieving. Join this webinar for tips on:
• What a grieving person may want – and probably doesn’t want – to hear
• How to interpret another person’s grief reaction
• Ways to feel more at ease around a person who’s experiencing grief
• Commitment to cultivating a better you
• Weeding out the negative
• Being a “better” friend/spouse/parent
• And much more!

The Mind-Body Connection: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health
2022-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Often thought of as separate entities, mental health and physical health are actually deeply connected. Mental health conditions can manifest physically in the body, and changes in our physical health can be taxing on our mental well-being.
As such, it’s important to take care of all aspects of your health — from addressing mental health conditions, such as anxiety or insomnia, to boosting the immune system, particularly during cold and flu season. This webinar features Marie Atallah, PhD, Clinical Communications Lead at Big Health, who will explain the interconnection between mind and body, as well as offer practical tips for improving one’s whole self.
In this webinar, you will learn:
– How physical issues can affect mental health well-being, and vice versa
– Why a strong immune system is a key defense against mental health conditions and physical ailments
– How to develop skills to improve both mental and physical health

Aging in Place: A Caregiver's Guide for Growing Older at Home
2022-09-28 15:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual
About the Workshop
Aging in place refers to the concept of staying in one’s own home as they grow older instead of moving into a living facility. While this approach is often preferred by aging adults, families should consider things such as home safety modifications, a budget for in-home care, and social activities outside of the home, to ensure the individual is set up for a healthy and fulfilling life.
Join our webinar where Wellthy care experts will discuss tools, tips, and resources for families exploring aging in place for a loved one, and how Wellthy can help by tackling administrative and logistical tasks that come with this phase of life on your behalf.
You’ll learn about:
Home safety modifications and precautions
Budgetary considerations and financial resources
How Wellthy care experts can help plan for and manage the aging in place phase of life
Speaker:
Melanie Lewis, Client Success

Ask the Experts about Dementia Caregiving
2022-09-29 | Virtual
This live discussion thread event will focus on caring for a loved one with any form of dementia and address questions such as the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, how to manage challenging behaviors (i.e. wandering, resistance to relocation, aggression, etc), and risk factors for developing dementia and how you can reduce your risk.

Money Wise with Humphrey Yang and Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Upwise™ from MetLife on September 29th at 12pm EST for an exclusive conversation with two top financial experts who specialize in simplifying personal finance and making money management less stressful. This discussion will help you learn how to get the most out of your money and prepare for the unexpected during these times of economic uncertainty.

Humphrey Yang is a former financial advisor turned social media icon. He is known for his ability to simplify personal finance, and his easy-to-grasp explainer videos.
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a financial therapist and author of The Financial Anxiety Solution. Lindsay specializes in helping people get their mind and money in balance using shame-free financial psychology.

This value-packed discussion will help you learn how to get the most out of your money and prepare for the unexpected during these times of economic uncertainty.
Use the code: NEWS CORP
To get the most out of the webinar, click here to download the free Upwise app.

Til debt do us part
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
When it comes to personal finance, your relationship can be your greatest asset or your biggest downfall. This webinar will help you:
* See the differences between how you and your partner handle money
* Understand how money can impact your relationship
* Learn tools to help you improve your “financial relationship”

Paying for College (9th to 12th Grade Students)
2022-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The thought of funding a college education can be overwhelming, but there are strategies that can help you reduce the overall cost. Planning ahead and working with your student on strategic school selection will help you better manage the overall cost throughout the college years. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will discuss:

How financial aid eligibility is determined and tricky caveats hidden in the fine print
How need-based aid and merit-based scholarships factor into a college’s net price
Cost-reduction strategies
Effective strategies to employ when spending assets on college
Key considerations when selecting the right education loan

The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.
Ms. Vasconcelos has worked in student financial assistance at Boston University and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she served as the assistant director of financial aid. At Tufts, she was responsible for reviewing financial aid applications, determining financial aid awards, and helping families through the college financing process. In addition, Ms. Vasconcelos has served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts. She has a BA in economics from the University of Massachusetts and an MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.

Think yourself healthy
2022-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
How important is your thinking? Does your attitude really matter? Join this webinar to learn about:
* How your thoughts can impact your overall wellbeing
* The power of visualization
* Tips to improve your health and happiness

Out and Visible: A conversation celebrating National Coming Out Day
2022-10-05 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, “coming out” isn’t a one-time experience. From the first time sharing with friends and family to introducing themselves at a new job or to new colleagues, the experience may bring about a range of feelings and emotions.
In this session, our speakers will explore:
Coming out in the workplace and how all employees can demonstrate allyship
The lifelong experience of coming out, and the support that family, colleagues, and community can provide
How organizations can support coming out in the workplace, and how to empower LGBTQ+ employees – whether they’re out or not

Bullying & Cyberbullying
2022-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 children are bullied in school by the age of 18 — and over half of teens admit to being bullied online? Unfortunately, most of these children never tell an adult. But the good news is: there are still things you can do to stop bullying in its tracks. In our webinar, we’ll discuss how to:

Talk to your child about bullying and cyber-bullying
Prevent them from becoming a victim of bullying, but teach them how to respond if it
occurs
Recognize the signs that your child is being bullied or is bullying someone else
Offer support and give them the tools they need to ask for help

Suggested for: Parents/guardians with children ages 5-18
Employer code: backup1

Get Tips for Workplace Well-Being - 6pm PT
2022-10-11 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
GET TIPS FOR WORKPLACE WELL-BEING
This is your chance to ask everything you want to know about mindfulness, meditation, and bringing your whole self to work. From dealing with everyday stress to addressing burnout and more serious challenges, our experts are ready to share tips, research, and tools.
At this event, Headspace for Work meditation instructor Sam will lead a 15-minute live meditation, after which she and Headspace Health Director of Coaching Services Neal will answer the five most-voted questions for the rest of the hour.
Speakers:
SAMANTHA SNOWDEN
For more than 10 years, Samantha Snowden has taught meditation and mindfulness to kids, teens, families, and adults from all over the world. She has also trained in behavioral neuroscience, guided imagery, yoga, and nutrition.
NEAL
Neal is the Director of Coaching Services at Headspace Health, formally Ginger. In this role, Neal provides strategic vision and drives the process to build scalable solutions within the coaching org. Neal has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and experience working in a variety of mental health and coaching settings prior to coming to Ginger including Residential Substance Use, supportive housing, private clinics and neurorehabilitation programs. Neal’s interest and passion is in developing innovative solutions to addressing the supply-demand imbalance that exists in the Mental Health space.

Live Meditation
2022-10-11 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles), 2022-10-12 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles), 2022-10-13 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Please join us for one of our live meditations followed by an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Headspace Health experts. Once you register, you can submit your questions about maintaining your mental health and wellness at work, then vote on the top five questions to be answered during the session.

Get Tips for Workplace Well-Being - 9am PT
2022-10-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
GET TIPS FOR WORKPLACE WELL-BEING
This is your chance to ask everything you want to know about mindfulness, meditation, and bringing your whole self to work. From dealing with everyday stress to addressing burnout and more serious challenges, our experts are ready to share tips, research, and tools.
At this event, Headspace for Work meditation instructor Dora will lead a 15-minute live meditation, after which she and Headspace Health Therapy Manager Samantha will answer the five most-voted questions for the rest of the hour.
Speakers:
DORA
As a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
SAMANTHA EDU
Samantha Edu is a Therapy Manager at Headspace Health. She has over 10+ years in the field of mental health being a change agent through leadership as well as in the individual and group therapy space. Samantha has extensive experience in providing individual counseling, clinical supervision to Master’s level clinicians, and leading clinical teams via telehealth platforms. This experience includes serving clients in community mental health programs, specializing in Black Women’s mental health, DEIB & Culture, and offering mental health training and solutions to support more sustainable and scalable solutions to provide effective care while keeping the wellness of providers in mind.

Navigating the FAFSA and Other Financial Aid Applications (12th Grade to Postgraduate Students)
2022-10-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile are the two primary financial aid applications required by many colleges and universities. This session is designed for parents of 12th graders and college students and will:

Provide an overview of the entire financial aid application process
Review the FAFSA in detail and compare/contrast the FAFSA and CSS Profile
Identify unusual circumstances and how best to discuss personal situations with the aid offices
Offer tips to make the process of completing the forms more efficient and less stressful

This Spotlight Series webinar will run for about 45 minutes with time after for questions. Please note: there are a limited number of seats available for this program which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prior to joining Bright Horizons College Coach®, Jan Marie Combs served as a high school guidance counselor and assisted students with their college admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications. Before that, she determined student financial aid eligibility, oversaw a number of scholarship and fellowship programs, and worked closely with students to guide them through the financial aid application process as an assistant director in the undergraduate financial aid office at Boston University and as a director at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education financial aid office. Jan also spent nine years working in education finance for two national lenders, where she counseled students on student loan repayment options and financial literacy strategies. In addition to her work at Bright Horizons College Coach®, she continues to serve as an ambassador for the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, where she facilitates educational programs on admissions and financial aid for students and parents at high schools in Massachusetts. Jan holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Boston University and a Master of Education from Cambridge College.

Get Tips for Workplace Well-Being 9am ET
2022-10-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
GET TIPS FOR WORKPLACE WELL-BEING
This is your chance to ask everything you want to know about mindfulness, meditation, and bringing your whole self to work. From dealing with everyday stress to addressing burnout and more serious challenges, our experts are ready to share tips, research, and tools.
At this event, Headspace for Work meditation instructor Leila will lead a 15-minute live meditation, after which she and Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Senior Behavioral Scientist Matthew will answer the five most-voted questions for the rest of the hour.
Speakers:
LEILA
Leila is a pharmacist by training and has been a meditator for more than 10 years. She has always been driven by her desire to improve the well-being and health of all through mindfulness.
MATTHEW
Dr. Chester is a Senior Behavioral Scientist with a Clinical Focus at Headspace. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Chester works on the Headspace app to ensure it is aligned with scientific best practices.

Making time for me: finding work-life balance
2022-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
If you’re like most people, you juggle a lot of roles. You may have demands from work, family and friends. But what about you? When do you make time for yourself? This webinar will discuss:
* How work and life imbalance can cause stress
* Why you need “me time”
* Tips for making time your yourself
