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Excessive screen time can result in headaches and sleep deprivation, as well as sedentary behavior, weakened relationships, and feelings of sadness. This training will present a variety of techniques to intentionally control the time spent looking at phones, tablets, and laptops, including an overview of techniques for mindfully making behavioral changes. 

This is a recording from May 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.

Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement—by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics—at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment.

The program consists of a series of five 2-hour sessions, meeting on a weekly basis:

LGBTQIA+ people have always been part of our communities and workplaces; only recently have more LGBTQIA+ people felt safe enough to live and love openly. In spite of cultural and legislative progress, LGBTQIA+ members and colleagues still face bias, frequent harassment in daily life, and discrimination. Organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion must be clear that people of all sexual and gender identities, orientations and expressions are valued and welcome.

As our society has become increasingly diverse, more and more organizations have expressed a desire to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. An important first step toward this goal is developing an understanding of foundational DEI concepts.

The recent pandemic has caused a massive, sudden shift to remote work for many companies. This shift impacts efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, both in positive and potentially challenging ways.

Organizations that can successfully diversify their workforces reap a number of rewards. Research links workforce diversity to multiple indicators of employee satisfaction, profitability and financial health. But, if you or your company are seeking to diversify your workforce, the question of how to start can seem overwhelming.

This workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions.

This webinar discusses how to successfully manage family and work responsibilities. We will cover the advantages/challenges of dual-earner relationships, how to develop a work/life plan and strategies for combining career and work. By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.

This is a recorded webinar from March 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.

Part of well home design is removing obstacles to better health. We'll share tips on how to use principles from The Home Edit and Marie Kondo but with a twist for seniors living at home. This session also talks about "visitability" which is how to make your home age-friendly for visiting relatives and how to help seniors with "solastalgia" the latest mental health issue for older adults based on living spaces.By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.

We will focus on caring for an older child or adult with disabilities, rights concerning education and employment, protecting and providing for your special needs child, legal and financial issues and effective family management. By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.

This is a recorded webinar from March 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.