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Education Survival Kit for Parents
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
What’s covered

Discover the range of services and instructional supports available to help your children be successful in school. We review the response-to-intervention (RTI) framework within general education as well as 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible children with disabilities. You’ll also find out how the pandemic has impacted the way schools are delivering these services and instructional supports, what your child’s rights are, and how things might continue to evolve.
UPCOMING TUE 11/09/2021, 12:00 PM EST
DURATION: About 1 hour
PRESENTED BY: Carolyn A. Romano

No more FOMO: Fear of missing out
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Are you living on social media? Are you afraid you’re going to miss out on something big? If so, join us to discuss ways to overcome FOMO and start living in the here and now.

Date and time:
Thursday, November 4, 2021 3:00 pm
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Duration:
1 hour

Description:

Are you living on social media? Are you afraid you’re going to miss out on something big? If so, join us to discuss ways to overcome FOMO and start living in the here and now.

A Place Called Home: Exploring Housing Options for Older Adults
2021-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
It can seem like there are endless housing options for aging adults, so when it comes to finding the right home for your loved one the decision can feel daunting. The level of care, medical conditions, location, insurance coverage, and cost all play an important role when weighing options. By assessing these factors and having a basic understanding of the different types of homes that are out there, you can ensure your loved one lands in the right place and lives a fulfilling and healthy life as they get older. But where to begin? Wellthy’s team of care experts can help you vet facilities, weigh options based on your family’s needs, and guide you in making the right choice for your loved one.
During this webinar, we’ll review potential housing options for aging adults, walk through what to consider when comparing them, and most importantly, share tips on how to choose a living situation that’s right for your loved one.

Background on the different types of homes for aging adults
What to consider when comparing home options
How Wellthy Care Coordinators can help your family navigate big care decisions like finding the right home for a loved one

Change: How to adapt, cope and respond
2021-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Change is the one constant in our lives. So why is change always so hard? This webinar is intended to provide you with a basic understanding of how you can navigate all this change.
• Impact of change
• Phase of change
• Tools to cope with change

College Admissions: The Insider's View
2021-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
(9th to 12th Grade Students)
High school is a critical time to begin maximizing your student’s potential for success in college admissions. And with close to 4,000 institutions of higher education, you and your student may feel challenged by the complexity and uncertainty of the admissions process. Key topics covered include:
How colleges evaluate applications
Planning the ideal high school academic program
Putting together a balanced college list
Tips for choosing a topic and crafting a strong essay
Using every component of the application to maximize success
Suggestions for avoiding common application pitfalls
How to narrow options and select the best fit college
The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.

Finding and Keeping Friends - Strategies to Support Your Child
2021-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
The desire for friendship and social acceptance is among the biggest drivers of childhood development. But for some children – especially those who are shy, experience anxiety, or have special needs – social skills don’t always come easily. Join this webinar to learn what parents can do to help children boost confidence, build the skills required to foster new connections, and deal with the challenging moments that inevitably crop up in our closest relationships.

Education Survival Kit for Parents
2021-08-31 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
What’s covered
PANDEMIC VERSION – Discover the range of services and instructional supports available to help your children be successful in school. We review the response-to-intervention (RTI) framework within general education as well as 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible children with disabilities. You’ll also find out how the pandemic has impacted the way schools are delivering these services and instructional supports, what your child’s rights are, and how things might continue to evolve.

What's New With Medicare
2021-08-25 13:00 - 13:45 (America/Halifax)
With healthcare costs rising each year, understanding the annual changes to Medicare plans is no easy task. The government-run healthcare program is a great solution for many age 65+ or with certain disabilities, but it’s important to reevaluate coverage elections ahead of the open enrollment period to determine the best and most cost-effective option for you or your loved one. Wellthy is here to help you find the right resources around Medicare’s annual changes, understand the nuances, and ultimately make the right decision for you or your family.
During this webinar, we will review the key changes made to Medicare premiums and deductibles in 2021, continued coverage related to COVID-19, as well as the expansion of telehealth services. Join our workshop as we discuss all of these topics, and most importantly, how to choose the coverage option that’s right for you or your loved one.

End of life wishes: How to have the conversation
2021-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
It’s a talk most families want to avoid. Yet it’s important for family members to communicate their wishes and preferences for the end of their lives. Join this webinar to learn about “the conversation” and tips for how to have it.

Communicating With Teens
2021-08-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Has your sweet child changed into an eye-rolling, self-obsessed stranger? Parenting teens comes with special challenges. They’re not children but they’re not yet adults. This webinar will review:
* Problems talking with teens
* Different kinds of conversations
* Tips for talking with teens

The Common Application: What You Need to Know
2021-08-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
(11th to 12th Grade Students)
The Common App makes the college application process easier – as long as you and your student know how to best approach it. And once you have that figured out, creating an application that impresses admissions officers is a whole new puzzle. This webinar will go over:
Answers to frequently asked questions
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Strategies your student can use to make his or her application stand out
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.
Presenter – Lauren DiProspero
Lauren DiProspero has worked in both undergraduate and medical school admissions offices throughout her admissions career. She became interested in college admissions during high school when she used the Fiske Guide to help her friends identify colleges that were a good fit for them. Her professional admissions career began at Stanford University on the Diversity Outreach team, assisting the admissions officers in coordinating diversity events and outreach. From there she earned her MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College and began reading applications for Columbia’s undergraduate admissions office. She then joined Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons as Director of Admissions, overseeing the entire admissions process, including recruiting, application review, interview days, and admitted student recruitment and events. After relocating to the West coast, she became the Director of Enrollment Management at the University of San Francisco, also recruiting and reviewing applications for the undergraduate admissions team. Most recently Lauren was Senior Director at Stanford Medicine, where she oversaw the entire admissions process. Lauren majored in political science at Bryn Mawr College.

Difficult Conversations - Teaching Kids to Navigate Conflict and Ask for What They Need
2021-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
What’s covered
The need to resolve differences and manage conflicts is integral to daily life – at home, at school, on the playground, and beyond. But children need practice when it comes to articulating discomfort and advocating for themselves in ways that keep disagreements from escalating. Join this webinar for helpful tips and practical strategies for helping children, teens, and young adults – including those with disabilities or communication challenges – self-advocate and get through hard conversations with others.

Drawing the line: How to set boundaries
2021-07-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Setting boundaries is a big part of self-care. Join this webinar to learn more about why it’s important to take charge of your boundaries – like learning your own limits and deciding when to say “no” – and the steps for doing that.

College Admissions Tests: When and How to Start
2021-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
(9th to 12th Grade Students)
If you have a high schooler at home, figuring out when to start preparing for college admissions tests and a timeline for testing can feel like a puzzle. Whether your student is test-ready in the middle of 11th grade or a bit later, he or she might have to fit in Subject Tests and AP or IB exams in addition to the SAT or ACT. How can you keep everything straight? This workshop will help you map out a timeline to prepare for and take these tests. You’ll learn:
When your student should take diagnostic tests
The best time to start test prep
How and when to schedule the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as AP, IB, and Subject Tests
Deadlines for students with disabilities
The webinar will run for approximately 45 minutes followed by Q&A.
Presenter – Arbor Bridge
Photo of you presenter, Arbor Bridge
ArborBridge is the premier test preparation company and tutoring firm, specializing in one-on-one tutoring with students in more than 50 countries around the world. With the most sophisticated diagnostic algorithm in the industry and more individual lesson plans than any other company, ArborBridge is the most highly customized and efficient platform on the market. Our elite tutors meet with students online and in-person and build programs around individual needs, making the most of time and maximizing learning.

Overcoming the fear of being judged
2021-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Learn more about social anxiety and how to overcome the fear of being judged. We will identify the signs and symptoms associated with social anxiety as well as the causes and risk factors. You will discover ways you can work to overcome social anxiety and find helpful tools and resources that can help along the way.

Breathing your way to less stress and better health
2021-07-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Who isn’t stressed these days? But if it isn’t managed, stress can damage your health. The good news: You don’t need to take a long vacation to reduce your stress. All you need is air. Join us to learn:

How stress impacts your breathing
How deep breathing can lower your stress
Three techniques for deep breathing

Who loves you: Becoming your own best friend
2021-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Many of us spend our days running around taking care of our responsibilities. The demands of work, family and home can feel consuming. This webinar is designed to help you take a moment to focus on yourself and what you need to feel better, function better and help others more.

Recognize the importance of loving yourself
Identify pitfalls to self-esteem
Develop skills to support a positive self-image

Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving
2021-06-30 13:00 - 13:45 (America/Halifax)
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and it’s a time where we recognize the six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and their caregivers.
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or any other brain disorder, family caregivers are faced with a unique set of challenges like handling memory loss, confusion, and safety concerns. Navigating care options and planning for the long-term can feel overwhelming, especially as these conditions progress and change over time, but there are resources and support systems that can help.
Join our workshop to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia care and how Wellthy can support. We will cover:

Care options and planning for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia
Strategies and resources that can help improve your caregiving journey
How Wellthy Care Coordinators can help your family navigate care

Perils of perfectionism and procrastination
2021-06-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Do you “put off for tomorrow what you could do today?” Listen up, procrastinators and perfectionists: Now’s the time to learn what your behavior is all about and work on some changes that will make you less stressed, happier and more productive too! • Why do people procrastinate? • How is perfectionism involved? • Tips for beating procrastination

Hobbies: Good medicine for mind and body
2021-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Sometimes we get so busy in our everyday lives that we forget to do things we enjoy. This includes making time for hobbies. Hobbies are activities we do because we like them. They give us time out from our routines and they bring pleasure. Join this webinar to learn more about: • Why everyone needs hobbies • How we benefit from hobbies • How to identify hobbies that are right for you

Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings - for those nearing Retirement
2021-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
Our 401(k) plan administrator Fidelity Investments have a permanent rotation of valuable webinars both live and on demand. To access these insightful sessions log on to www.netbenefits.com from there navigate to the “Menu” icon, select “Library”, and on that page look for “Workshops” which is toward the bottom of the page.

Invest confidently For Your Future - for the Intermediate Saver
2021-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Managing Your Child's Screen Time: Emerging Topics & Technologies
2021-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
WED 06/02/2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Vendor: Bright Horizons
Register HERE
Duration: 1 hour

Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
2021-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
WED 05/26/2021, 03:00 PM EDT
Vendor: Bright Horizons Special Needs
Register HERE
Duration: 1 hour

Prioritizing Your Mental Health During Your Fertility Journey
2021-05-26 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Halifax)
Vendor: Progyny
Register HERE
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 2:00pm ET
Duration: 45 minutes

Building Resilience as a Caregiver
2021-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Vendor: Wellthy
Register HERE
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET
Duration: 1 hour

Supporting Family Members w/ Mental Health Issues
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax)
Vendor: Aetna Resources for Living
Register HERE.
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 10:00am ET
Duration: 1 hour

Healing from Heartbreak
2021-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Vendor: Aetna Resources for Living
Register HERE.
Date: May 25, 2021
Time: 3:00pm ET
Duration: 1 hour

Get Started and Save for the Future You - for the Beginner Saver
2021-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Our 401(k) plan administrator Fidelity Investments have a permanent rotation of valuable webinars both live and on demand. To access these insightful sessions log on to www.netbenefits.com and from there navigate to the “Menu” icon, select “Library”, and on that page look for “Workshops” which is toward the bottom of the page.

Think Yourself Healthy
2021-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Vendor: Aetna Resources for Living
Register HERE.
Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 3:00pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
