ELDER CARE MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging on many levels. Trying to understand the diverse needs and resources specific to this population may be overwhelming and often stressful when you are doing it alone. Please join us for monthly meetings to discuss subjects including: care coordination, family issues associated with caring for an elder adult, legal, estate and medical issues, grieving loss and most importantly caring for oneself in the midst of it all. Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program.
Janet T. Loughlin, LICSW, CEAP - Partners Employee Assistance Program
Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW - MGH Geriatric Social Worker

All meetings will be held in the MGH Yawkey Building,
J.E. Doerr Conference Center, 10th floor, room 10-650

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

MONEY MANAGEMENT DURING DIFFICULT TIMES:  WHEN INCOME DECREASES, BUT THE BILLS DON'T
Brown Bag Lunch Series

Participants will review spending habits, goals and savings, cost of credit and how to take control over personal finances.  Registration required:  Sign up through PeopleSoft, BWHBBL or call Maureen Gauvin (617) 732-6017.  EAP, MAFCU and BWH OD & L co-sponsor this money management seminar.

The MGH Men Against Abuse and the MGH DV Working Group are sponsoring a presentation featuring Peter Roby, Director of Athletics & Recreation at Northeastern University and former Director of the Northeastern Center for Sports in Society. Mr... Roby speaks regularly on the role of gender violence in society and sports. In speaking to the traditional construct of masculinity he shares his personal experience, explains the importance of critical thinking skills in breaking down gender stereotypes and challenges men in their role of by-stander.
Mr...  Roby expects to be joined by staff from the Center for Sports in Society, which has been recognized in the field of Domestic Violence for its gender violence and prevention education program Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP).
Attendees will be eligible for a raffle featuring tickets to Northeastern Huskies Basketball and Hockey games as well as Boston Celtics Tickets.
Peter P. Roby, Director of Athletics & Recreation at Northeastern University

JUGGLING CAREGIVING AND WORK
Brown Bag Lunch Series 

Friday, February 13, 2008
BWH, One Brigham Circle, 4-002EG

LEARN TO RELAX
Brown Bag Lunch Series

Relaxation exercises are useful techniques to help relieve tension, decrease worry, improve sleep, and make you feel generally more at ease.  This seminar will review a few easy exercises to focus attention on calming the body and mind, and create feelings of comfort.  Registration preferred:  Sign up through PeopleSoft, BWHBBL or call Maureen Gauvin (617) 732- 6017.  EAP Work-Life and BWH OD & L co-sponsor this seminar.
Janet Loughlin, LICSW, CEAP - Partners Employee Assistance Program

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
BWH, Anesthesia Conference Room, CWN-L1

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHEN INCOME DECREASES BUT THE BILLS DON'T
MAFCU Credit Union will hold a two-part financial education series to help participants learn how to handle their finances during tough economic times.
Participants can attend either or both sessions.
Pizza will be served.  For more information or to register, call Paula Kerwin at 617-278-5620 or email pkerwin@mafcucreditunion.org.

Managing Money During Difficult Times
Friday, February 27, 2009
BWH - 850 Boylston St., Fishbowl Side B

Managing Credit During Difficult Times
Friday, March 6, 2009
BWH - 850 Boylston St., Fishbowl Side B

Information presented and questions answered by attorney. Space is limited-For more info and to RSVP please call: Liz at 617-732-7052 or Lucila at 617-278-0366. Light Lunch Served.
Sponsored by Passageway in collaboration with Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School and Promoted by Partners EAP

MONEY MANAGEMENT DURING DIFFICULT TIMES:  WHEN INCOME DECREASES, BUT THE BILLS DO NOT

When there’s a change in your payday you need to review expenses, set priorities, identify potential problems, and revamp your budget. Participants will review spending habits, goals and savings, cost of credit and how to take control over personal finances. 
Julie Bernick, Consumer Financial Educator, Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)

BALANCING PRIORITIES:  10 TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR WORKLOAD/DAY
Brown Bag Lunch Series

During this session, you will analyze how you currently spend your time, and identify both critical tasks and opportunities for improvement. From this analysis, we will consider the use of scheduling tools to help control time wasters and activate your schedule while learning to use modification techniques.
Registration preferred:  Sign up through PeopleSoft, BWHBBL or call Maureen Gauvin (617) 732-6017.  EAP and BWH OD & L co-sponsor this seminar.
CarrieAnne St. Amand, MBA - Consultant, Organizational Development & Learning 

Friday, March 13, 2009
BWH, One Brigham Circle, 4-002EG

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

TEENS, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Brown Bag Lunch Series

AVOIDING BURNOUT:  FIVE STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

What does work-life balance really mean, and what does it actually require of you?  In part it involves eliminating the energy drains in your life – the things that drag you down and drive you nuts – while doing more of the things that restore you and bring you joy.  This presentation offers a framework for understanding why it’s so critical to everyone in your life – and most especially you - that you keep your batteries fully charged.  It offers five practical, hands-on strategies for how to pull this off when the demands on your time are constant and insatiable.  In addition, you'll examine some of the classic themes underlying busy people's often ambivalent attitudes toward work-life balance and the ineffective behaviors that can result.  
Sharon Teitelbaum, M.A., Master Certified Coach

HUNKERING DOWN: PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LEAN TIMES

Sooner or later, the recession is going to impact you, up close and personal, if it hasn’t already. What will it take for you to use these times well? What changes do you need to make in the way you structure and navigate your professional and personal life? What adjustments to your expectations would most support your actually thriving during this period? This lively training offers you tools and strategies for hunkering down without giving up your sense of possibility. Bring your challenges and be ready to become the change you need to make.
Sharon Teitelbaum, MA, Master Certified Coach

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
BWH, Anesthesia Conference Room, CWN-L1

BREASTFEEDING: THE BEST START 

Studies show that breastfeeding decreases illness in infants and reduces health risks in mothers. This presentation by Gina Abbascia, BWH Lactation Consultant, 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.
Gina Abbascia, RN, IBCLC, BWH Lactation Consultant

Thursday, April 30, 2009
BWH, Shapiro Breakout Conference Room, Shapiro Building
Main Floor

Join us for a three-part seminar on Elder Care and Estate Planning. Attorney John Carleen will present information that will help you navigate the elder care and estate-planning process.
Topics will include "How to Create Your Estate Plan (Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Health Care Proxies)” and “Planning for Long-Term Health Care Issues for the Elderly (Nursing Homes).”  The seminar will cover creation of the estate plan; transferring assets and spending down assets to qualify for medical assistance and long term care; the Medicaid application process; drafting Trusts to protect assets; guardianships for the elderly; and assistance in planning for nursing home placement. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register call Maureen at 2-6017 or email mjgauvin@partners.org.

With vast numbers of Baby Boomers reaching traditional retirement age, and with increased longevity and health making it possible to live with vitality for 20-30 more years, you watch your savings dwindle in the wake of financial turmoil. If you are a 60-something individual, you might be considering what’s next as alternatives to the full-time leisure you’ve been taught to expect. Many of you seek challenge, fulfillment, and continuing to earn income in different ways from your parents’ generation of “Golden Agers.” In this hour, participants will whet their appetites about planning ahead for the lifestyle they want, playing with ideas about passions, values, and goals.
Karma Kitaj, PhD, Certified Life Coach, Life Spring Coaching

WORKING AND BREASTFEEDING 

Studies show that breastfeeding reduces health care costs, and also reduces the amount of time new parents miss from work. This presentation by Claire Cotes, BWH Lactation Consultant, 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.
Claire Cotes, RN, IBCLC, BWH Lactation Consultant 

Tuesday May 26, 2009
BWH, Anesthesia Conference Room CWN-L1

Managing Money During Difficult Times
Presented by Larry Leste, Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Wednesday, May 27
BWH, Medical Staff Conference Room

Managing Credit During Difficult Times
Presented by Michael Shuman
MAFCU Federal Credit Union
Wednesday June 10
BWH, Medical Staff Conference Room

With vast numbers of Baby Boomers reaching traditional retirement age, and with increased longevity and health making it possible to live with vitality for 20-30 more years, you watch your savings dwindle in the wake of financial turmoil. If you are a 60-something individual, you might be considering what’s next as alternatives to the full-time leisure you’ve been taught to expect. Many of you seek challenge, fulfillment, and continuing to earn income in different ways from your parents’ generation of “Golden Agers.” In this hour, participants will whet their appetites about planning ahead for the lifestyle they want, playing with ideas about passions, values, and goals.
Janet T. Loughlin, LICSW, CEAP - Partners Employee Assistance Program
Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW - MGH  Geriatric Social Worker

When there’s a change in your payday you need to review expenses, set priorities, identify potential problems, and revamp your budget. Participants will review spending habits, goals and savings, cost of credit and how to take control over personal finances.  Registration preferred:  please call Mahadia at 617-726-6976.
Julie Bernick, Consumer Financial Educator, Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)

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