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WellSprings are small-group discussions desinged to cultivate curiosity, connection and support around mental health topics.

(1-hour webinar)

Learn practical strategies to create a strong financial plan and prepare for the future by identifying, understanding, and using the financial resources available to you. To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.
Feb 10
12:00PM CST
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Wellness Wednesday Check-Ins (IN-PERSON SESSION)

Take a midweek pause to reconnect, reflect, and re-energize. Donna Herula (Spring Health In-House Clinician) will facilitate conversations that help you stay grounded, reduce stress, and build resilience. In this supportive small group, you can share wins, talk through challenges, and learn quick self-care strategies to support your personal and professional well-being. Sessions are offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Register ahead or drop-ins welcome.

IN-PERSON SESSION LOCATION (not recorded): AP06D-1-D_CTR

NOTE: If you experience issues with registration, contact Donna Herula at dherula@springhealth.com to sign up for a session.

Feb 18
11:30AM CST
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Mar 04
11:30AM CST
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Mar 18
11:30AM CDT
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Apr 01
11:30AM CDT
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Apr 15
11:30AM CDT
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AGING & ADULT CARE: THE BRAIN AND HEART HEALTH CONNECTION

(1-hour webinar)

The brain and heart are closely linked in chronic illness risk, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke. Learn 12 lifestyle strategies beyond exercise and nutrition to boost health, wellness, and resilience while caring for older loved ones. To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.
Feb 18
12:00PM CST
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You’re Not Alone: Processing Grief and Loss

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve or cope with tragedy. While you may feel isolated after experiencing loss, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Join our small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, to connect with others navigating these challenges and share ways to understand and process our feelings. Click here for the latest dates and times.

Sober Curious: Reconsidering Alcohol or Substance Use

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

Are you looking to better understand your relationship with alcohol or substances or make changes? Join a small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, as we share our personal experiences with exploring the role of alcohol or substances in our lives. As a reminder, this is a judgment-free space for honest discussion, support, and growth. Click here for the latest dates and times.

Mindfulness Meditation Mondays (IN-PERSON SESSION)

(30-minute in-person session at Abbott Park)

Ease into the week with a calming, guided mindfulness session. Bill Miller (Spring Health In-House Clinician) will lead gentle practices designed to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and cultivate awareness. Whether you’re new to meditation or experienced, this group offers guided practices and gentle techniques to help you start the week with clarity and balance. Sessions are offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Register ahead or drop-ins welcome.

IN-PERSON SESSION LOCATION (not recorded): AP06D-1-D_CTR

NOTE: If you experience issues with registration, contact William Miller at william.miller@springhealth.com to sign up for a session.

Feb 23
11:30AM CST
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Mar 09
11:30AM CDT
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Mar 23
11:30AM CDT
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Apr 13
11:30AM CDT
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Apr 27
11:30AM CDT
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CHILD CARE & PARENTING: PLAN AHEAD FOR SUMMER CHILD CARE

(1-hour webinar)

It’s never too early to start planning! Gain guidance on identifying quality summer care for children and teens. Learn how to assess your family’s needs, compare costs, and explore different options from day camps to enrichment programs to make informed choices for a great summer. To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.
Feb 25
12:00PM CST
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Everyday Balance: Building Habits That Help You Thrive

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

Healthy routines don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. In fact, the smallest habits can make the biggest difference. Join a small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, as we explore how to build supportive habits rooted in self-compassion, consistency, and balance. Together, we’ll discuss letting go of perfectionism, finding your rhythm, and creating routines that help you feel more grounded and energized day to day. This is a space for reflection, connection, and gentle motivation to start (or restart) with intention. Click here for the latest dates and times.

Small steps, big impact

(1-hour webinar)

Build habits that support you without adding to your to-do list. Lean into routines that help you feel better and stay steady all year long. Different times of year can challenge our energy and mood but with the right routines, they can also be approached as a time of restoration. In this session, learn how to cultivate habits that nourish your mind and body, helping you feel better and more consistent every day. You’ll walk away with simple, sustainable ways to care for yourself that actually fit your life.
Feb 26
2:00PM CST
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(1-hour webinar)

The transition to adulthood can be complex for those with disabilities. Build a confident and empowered future for your child with practical tools for education, employment, and independent living.

To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.

Mar 10
12:00PM CDT
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PEOPLE LEADERS: ACCOUNTABILITY WITH CARE

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s discover how accountability can be a compassionate and empowering leadership tool.  We explore practical tips to build trust, clarify expectations, and foster stronger team engagement.

In this webinar, we explore what it means to provide accountability from an empathic, caring, and uplifting manner to the benefit of both your team members as well as ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at the impacts of accountability, treating accountability as an ongoing practice, exploring power dynamics by combating defensiveness, and spotlighting tips and tricks to improve how leaders/managers can show up for their team members.

Mar 17
11:00AM CDT
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AGING & ADULT CARE: SLEEP SCIENCE AND RELAXATION TO CALM CAREGIVERS

(1-hour webinar)

Caregivers often face sleep loss that affect their family life, work, and caregiving. Learn about sleep science, managing sleep debt, improving hygiene and circadian rhythms, calming the mind, and the benefits of naps.

To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.

Mar 18
12:00PM CDT
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Habits That Hold the Household: Building Routines for Family Well-Being

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

Healthy habits can strengthen more than just individuals; they can hold the whole household together. Join a small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, as we explore how small, intentional shifts can reduce overwhelm, create steadier routines, and bring more rest and joy into everyday family life. We’ll discuss how to build consistency without perfection, find moments to pause, and create rhythms that support every member of your household. Click here for the latest dates and times.

Noise in the News: Coping with Current Events

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

National and world events can impact our personal lives and overall well-being, especially as traumatic incidents continue to occur. Join a small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, as we share our personal experiences with current events anxiety and coping with our feelings in the face of uncertainty. Click here for the latest dates and times.

Stress Check: Managing Stress in Daily Life

(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)

Stress comes and goes throughout life, and sometimes our capacity for coping with it is lower than we’d like. Join a small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, as we share our personal experiences with navigating stressful situations and discuss our favorite ways to relax and reset. Click here for the latest dates and times.

CHILD CARE & PARENTING: CHILDREN’S NUTRITION 101

(1-hour webinar)

Explore children’s nutritional needs, healthy eating strategies, childhood obesity risks, how to recognize weight concerns, and ways to support and boost your child’s self-esteem.

To attend this session, log into Care.com and register directly.

Mar 25
12:00PM CDT
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THE GIFT OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s talk about how to give and receive constructive criticism effectively, framing it as a tool for growth and stronger teamwork, while addressing common fears and challenges.

Giving and receiving constructive criticism is a core skill for professional growth, team trust, and high performance. However, many people avoid or mishandle feedback because they fear conflict, misunderstand intentions, or struggle with delivery. This interactive workshop helps participants reframe criticism as a gift—a tool for growth, alignment, and stronger working relationships.

Mar 31
11:00AM CDT
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SPRING HEALTH BENEFITS OVERVIEW

(1-hour webinar)

Mental health is an important part of your overall health. That’s why Abbott provides Spring Health as your mental wellness benefit for you and your dependents. With Spring Health, you can easily access mental healthcare that is online, convenient, and always confidential.

Activate your benefit by visiting abbott.springhealth.com and join us for an exclusive webinar focused on your mental health benefits package provided to you and your dependents by Abbott.

Apr 21
1:00PM CDT
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Jun 23
12:00PM CDT
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Oct 27
2:00PM CDT
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Dec 22
2:00PM CST
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People Leaders: Recognize and Respond to Mental Health Concerns for Leaders

(1-hour webinar)

In this training we will break down how People/HR leaders can feel more empowered in recognizing and responding to mental health conditions in the workplace.

You will learn about the importance of mental health and how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be struggling or at risk. We will address when it may be time to check in and share best practices for having a supportive conversation with others, from your direct reports or colleagues, to friends and family members. Together we will review why empathy matters and close with time for Q&A.

Apr 28
12:00PM CDT
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UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING DEPRESSION

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s talk about what depression is and how you can manage symptoms for yourself or offer help to a loved one.

Every year, depression affects how millions of people think, feel, and live. While it’s common, that doesn’t mean it’s not debilitating. In this webinar, you will learn how to identify symptoms of a depressed mood, how to manage, symptoms when to seek help and overall coping skills. You will also learn how you can help and offer support to a loved one with depression while also taking care of yourself.

May 18
1:00PM CDT
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WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST BURNOUT

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s explore stress, motivation and burnout and help you gain valuable coping strategies.

Life gets busy and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. And long periods of stress without the proper level of support and care either individually or organizationally lead to burnout. Burnout can be serious – it has the ability to impact a company’s productivity, turnover, and overall culture. In this webinar, we will talk about ways to better manage your time and energy while also understanding the roles that stress and burnout play when it comes to our wellbeing.

Jul 27
1:00PM CDT
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PEOPLE LEADERS: PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY FOR LEADERS

(1-hour webinar)

As leader creating a culture of psychology safety for your team at work is essential for growth and success. In this webinar we will explore the concept of psychological safety, what it really means and how you can further cultivate it for your team. We’ll cover the four stages of psychological safety, discuss its importance and spend some time exploring how code-switching and masking can impact the psychological safety of your team. Together we will uncover how to make psychological safety a priority and how to embrace productive conflict.

Aug 18
12:00PM CDT
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SLEEP, MENTAL HEALTH, AND WELLNESS

(1-hour webinar)

Developing good sleeping habits can improve your mental wellbeing.

Let’s explore the relationship between sleep hygiene, mental health, and wellbeing. In this webinar, we will provide tools and tips for improving your sleep and mental health. We will also discuss how to create your own sleep plan for optimal rest as well as identify available resources to support your sleep health.

Sep 22
11:00AM CDT
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People Leaders: Leadership Exhaustion

(1-hour webinar)

The challenges of being a leader are multi-faceted and complex. As leaders are juggling multiple tasks, processes, and personalities, the impact can be appropriately and uniquely exhausting. In this training, we explore the intersection of three areas that affect leaders in a unique way: stress and burnout, feeling a lack of control, and compassion fatigue. By exploring each topic both individually and collectively, we unpack each idea and explore tips and different mindsets to reframe leader exhaustion into leader excitement.

Oct 20
1:00PM CDT
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GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS

(1-hour webinar)

Memories can serve as constant reminders of loss and watching others celebrate can be painful and overwhelming. Let’s learn to cope with our grief during the holidays.

Holidays often amplify feelings of grief and loss due to heightened expectations, traditions, and reminders of what has been lost or changed. In this session we will focus on the human right to experience grief on our own terms whether it’s through giving ourselves permission to feel our feelings or re-inventing new holiday traditions. This training will provide strategies to support yourself along with any children in our lives who are navigating loss while also discussing ways we can move through these periods of time as a family.

Nov 17
12:00PM CST
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s talk about substance use–the limits we should be concerned about and how can we recognize it in ourselves and those we care about.

The prolonged uncertainty and circumstances of the past few years caused an increase in mental health issues worldwide, with more people reporting feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. And recent data suggests that more people are using drugs and alcohol to cope with their challenges. In this webinar we will help you to identify signs and symptoms of substance use concerns as well as resources for yourself or loved ones.

Dec 29
2:00PM CST
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COPING WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS

(1-hour webinar)

The uncertainty and daily work of dealing with a chronic condition makes it easy to forget the impact it can have on your life or the life of a loved one. In this webinar we will discuss common feelings that arise around a medical diagnosis, ways to help yourself cope, and support loved ones with chronic conditions.

ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s explore why social connections are so important to our health and success. In this webinar, we will break down the hallmarks of a healthy relationship, uncover relationship myths and how to build better connections by putting in the emotional work.

Emotional Hygiene

(1-hour webinar)

Daily life is full of stress and challenges that impact where we fall on the emotional spectrum at any given time. Recognizing where you are and what habits work to move you toward the healthier end of that spectrum is essential for managing stress and challenges successfully. Join Spring Health – your mental wellness benefit from Abbott – for a live webinar that explains how consistency is key to maintaining beneficial mental health habits. You’ll gain an understanding that regular practice provides reinforcement and allows these practices to become ingrained in your daily life. A licensed Spring Health clinician will show us how to aim for small consistent actions and allow for setbacks, reminding us that small investments over time add up.

HOW TO HANDLE ANXIETY WITHOUT WORRY

(1-hour webinar)

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious can have more of an impact on your mental health than you might think. Anxiety can disguise itself in so many ways that you might not recognize it. Join Spring Health – your mental wellness benefit from Abbott – to learn how to recognize what anxiety can look like in your daily life, how it impacts your overall mental health, and learn tools to manage it that work for you and your family. A licensed Spring Health clinician will provide strategies and tools for what to do when you’re feeling anxious, how you can interact with people in your life who are anxious, and ways that therapy can support you in your healing journey.

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENOPAUSE

(1-hour webinar)

Leading up to and during menopause, you may undergo significant physical and hormonal changes that can have a profound and often overlooked connection to your mental health. Join Spring Health – your mental wellness benefit from Abbott – to address mental health concerns during this new chapter of life in order to promote overall well-being. In this webinar, led by a licensed Spring Health clinician, we will focus on how to promote emotional well-being while undergoing this transformation as well as explore strategies for seeking support. *This webinar will not address medical treatment of or testing for menopause. It will focus on supporting mental well-being during this time of transition.

MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

(1-hour webinar)

Being a caregiver for another person can be extremely rewarding but it’s natural to experience moments of frustration and exhaustion, and feelings of isolation and loneliness. In this webinar, we’ll explore the multiple ways caregiving is defined and the unique experiences of being a caregiver. You’ll learn coping skills for the challenges that come with caregiving, and discover ways you can prioritize your wellness as well as the wellbeing of those you’re caring for.

MENTAL HEALTH FOR VETERANS

(1-hour webinar)

Join us for a discussion on how to support the mental health of our veterans. This live webinar hosted by a licensed Spring Health clinician will explore some common mental health conditions such as stress and PTSD and the unique mental health challenges that our veterans and their families may face. We will also offer some coping strategies that are useful for veterans and anyone looking to improve their mental wellness.

MENTAL WELLNESS IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

(1-hour webinar)

Discover the barriers to mental health care in diverse communities, what to ask when seeking a new provider, how to support others and become an ally.

MOOD AND FOOD: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s learn about the connection between nutrition and mental health. You’ll hear how we can improve our mood with food. In this webinar led by a licensed Spring Health clinician, we will focus on mindful eating as well as reframing diet culture. We’ll also explore disordered eating and eating disorders and how you can get support for yourself or loved ones.

NEURODIVERSITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

(1-hour webinar)

Let’s discuss neurodiversity in the workplace and what support looks like. In this webinar hosted by a licensed Spring Health clinician we will explain how people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways. We will discuss different ways of thinking, learning and behaving, and how all of these differences make a unique and prosperous workforce.

OTHERED NO MORE – HOW TO BE A TRUE ALLY

(1-hour webinar)

Our need for belonging is universal and extends beyond our closest relationships to our workplaces, communities, and the cultures we’re a part of. That’s why ‘othering’ hurts so much – it violates the human need for safety and belonging. Allyship is an antidote to ‘othering’ and a way to strengthen belonging. In this webinar hosted by a licensed Spring Health clinician we will cover what it means to be an ally, how being an ally affects wellbeing, and learn specific ways you can support the people in your life.

PROCESSING GRIEF AND LOSS

(1-hour webinar)

Grief is a strong and sometimes overwhelming emotion. Unfortunately, grief and loss are emotions that can impact us at anytime and even ongoingly in some ways. Listening to and sharing your story with other people going through the experience of loss is an excellent way to process and understand those feelings. In this webinar we will explore compassion fatigue and how to support loved ones while also taking care of yourself.

People Leaders: Grief in the Workplace for Leaders

(30-minute webinar)

There is no right or wrong way to deal with loss or tragedy. Grief is a strong and sometimes overwhelming emotion. Unfortunately, grief and loss are emotions that can impact us at anytime and even ongoingly in some ways. Listening to and sharing your story with other people going through the experience of loss is an excellent way to process and understand those feelings. In this webinar we will explore compassion fatigue and how to support loved ones while also taking care of yourself.

People Leaders: Holistic Well-being for Leaders

(30-minute webinar)

A toolkit for total well-being at work. Holistic well-being is an approach to wellness that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspect that contribute to our health. Let’s take a closer look at a multi-dimensional approach to our health and how you as a leader can be an advocate for holistic wellness in the workplace. In this webinar you will learn about the 5 components of holistic wellness and why they are important. You’ll come away with ideas on how to build toolkit to champion holistic well-being at work and foster total well-being in employees and yourself.

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO MENTAL HEALTH

(1-hour webinar)

Do you have questions about identifying and responding to someone who may have certain mental health concerns? In this training we will break down how you can feel more empowered in recognizing and responding to mental health conditions in the workplace. Additional topics of this training include the impact of untreated mental illness in adults, common mental health conditions in the workplace, and best practices for having a supportive conversation.

SAFEGUARDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

(1-hour webinar)

Regardless of your current state of mind, we can all use a refresher when it comes to preserving a positive outlook and strong sense of ourselves. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify the symptoms of stress and anxiety as well as the common indications of burnout. We will also share best practices for effective time management, tips on establishing work/life balance and working in an emotionally intelligent way to preserve your emotional wellbeing and get ahead of burnout.

UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING DEPRESSION

(1-hour webinar)

Every year, depression affects how millions of people think, feel, and live. While it’s common, that doesn’t mean it’s not debilitating. In this webinar, you will learn how to identify symptoms of a depressed mood, how to manage, symptoms when to seek help and overall coping skills. You will also learn how you can help and offer support to a loved one with depression while also taking care of yourself.

UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH

(1-hour webinar)

Join Spring Health – your mental wellness benefit from Abbott – for an engaging discussion covering the essential aspects of postpartum mental health. Discover what postpartum mental health means, explore its profound impact, and learn how you can make a difference by recognizing and offering support to those going through this journey. A licensed Spring Health clinician will help us understand how to create a more compassionate and understanding community for parents and their mental well-being.

WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST BURNOUT

(1-hour webinar)

Burnout can be caused by long periods of stress and it has the ability to impact a company’s productivity, turnover, and overall culture. In this session we will talk about ways to better manage your time and energy and understand the roles that stress and burnout play when it comes to our overall well being. We will share a variety of techniques and tactical tools including boundary setting that you can put into practice to help you and your team win the battle against burnout.