Seminars

This seminar is designed to assist you in navigating the resources available for children with disabilities. We will discuss financial and legal challenges, testing and evaluation, understanding special education laws, support groups and more.

Wellbeing is looking after the whole you – financially, physically, and emotionally. Making sure you can manage your financial life today, save for tomorrow and prepare for unexpected financial events is important in maintaining your overall wellness. Join us for a presentation where we will walk through the six pillars of financial wellness: budget, rainy day, debt, savings, insurance, and your future plans. We will discuss how to assess where you are on your journey and the next steps to advance along your path to financial wellbeing.

Whether you are just entering the critical debt zone or are in over your head, this presentation is meant to walk you through several options for resolving the amounts you owe. You may find you need one or more of these methods to tackle what’s due. This topic is designed for those who have balances due and are looking for solutions.

Tax laws are evolving and can be an intimidating topic, but do you understand the basics? In this presentation, we will cover key terms, review common tax mistakes, and provide practical considerations to help you understand the fundamentals of taxation. Come see that learning about taxes is not so taxing.

Navigating the journey of pregnancy and postpartum recovery can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for an insightful and interactive webinar on how Ovia Health’s digital tools and resources can support you every step of the way, from conception to postpartum care. Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating the postpartum phase, this webinar will provide practical tools and expert advice to help you feel supported, informed, and empowered.

Should you save in your pre-tax account or Roth account? That is the question. Although there is no right answer, there are some important considerations to take into account prior to making the decision of whether to pay taxes today or in retirement. In this presentation, we will cover the key differences among all contribution types, point out some resources you can use when deciding, and provide some examples of people who may benefit from the potential advantages of a Roth 401(k) account.

Women are increasingly gaining financial power despite facing multiple hurdles along the way. In this presentation, we will focus on the financial strides women are making, in addition to the money management and financial planning essentials needed to continue that progress. Walking through the different phases of your financial life will help with figuring out priorities to focus on. Join our session to help you feel empowered to develop your knowledge and security, establish your foundation, pursue growth and win your financial freedom.

Do you know the basics of investing and are ready to take it to the next level? Or wondered how the type of investor you are drives how you build your portfolio? In this presentation, we will talk through how to navigate market volatility and determine what kind of investor you are, plus discuss important terms like P/E ratio, dividend yield and Beta and how they can help you with investment analysis. After attending, you will be better equipped to analyze the investments inside your employer retirement plan and be able explore new types of investments to continue your learning through a lifetime of investing.

Are you wondering how much money you need for retirement? Can’t figure out how much to save? Join us for a presentation designed to educate you about one of the most effective retirement planning vehicles available today- your Abbott Stock Retirement Plan! In this presentation, we will discuss how your Abbott SRP works and the five key principles to making the most of your plan. Learn about maximizing your contributions, understanding asset allocation, investment options and more! 

In today’s “tap and go” world, it’s easy to overlook how much you are spending which unfortunately can lead to debt. We are here to help give you strategies to ensure you don’t spend more than you have! From creating a budget, avoiding the credit card hole, what to do if you start to owe money or just basic understanding of types of debt, you’ll walk away with tools in your toolbox for financially healthy living. 

Social Security represents an important piece of your retirement puzzle but understanding how it works can be confusing and complex. In this presentation, we will provide a basic overview of what Social Security is, how it fits into your retirement plan, answer common questions and explore ways to maximize your retirement benefit. Join us for some tips to confidently navigate your retirement planning journey.  

With healthcare costs on the rise, planning for medical expenses in retirement has never been more crucial. This presentation will delve into effective strategies for planning for these costs, including the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), understanding Medicare and exploring long-term care insurance. Don’t miss this opportunity to take proactive steps in ensuring you’re prepared for your retirement healthcare needs.

This discussion will be hosted by a Spring Health provider and will cover:

• Situations that lead to unhealthy alcohol and drug use
• Effects substances can have on our mental health
• Risk factors related to a reliance on alcohol or drugs
• How therapy helps at every stage of recovery
• The best ways to support friends and loved ones
• How Spring Health will support you

We all experience major change. Let’s explore how practicing resilience helps us adapt. Constant change and uncertainty can bring on a lot of unexpected stress and anxiety for many people. In this webinar, you will learn how to cope and build resilience during times of change. You’ll discover tactical tools for stress and anxiety management, as well as tips for grounding yourself in times of crisis.

When it comes to your financial journey, it is essential that you create goals and take action towards achieving them. In this presentation, we will explore common goals such as owning a home, being debt free, managing student loans, increasing your credit score and boosting your retirement savings. Equip yourself with the knowledge to reach your goals as you begin your financial journey.

Budgeting does not have to be a burden. In fact, we will show you how budgeting can help you reach your financial goals and make your life easier. In this workshop, we will guide you through a sample household budget. We invite you to follow along with our example or create your own budget using our budget worksheet. If you are ready to create a budget to put yourself on the path to success, then join us for this interactive workshop!

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.

We will discuss how to effectively create healthy boundaries to take care of yourself and communicate what you need to the people in your life, at work, and at home. This discussion will help you understand the importance of boundaries, know the signs that you need better boundaries, and tips to practice knowing, setting, and maintaining your own boundaries.

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.

• Managing your mental health during an election cycle
• Managing Emotions After Election Results
• Self-Care Strategies for Election Stress
• Strategies to Help Managers to Navigate Election Stress in the Workplace

Emotional intelligence is twice as meaningful as IQ for getting you where you want to go in life. Let’s spend some time together discussing the research behind Emotional Intelligence, what it is and how to improve yours through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. In this webinar you will learn how to be the most emotionally intelligent version of yourself.

In this training we will help you learn what Emotional Intelligence is and how it can be an effective tool to lead through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

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.

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.

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.

Let’s explore ways to find your stride in positive integration of work and home lives. In this webinar you will discover best practices for how to achieve the healthy balance you are looking for. You’ll learn the importance of self-care, setting boundaries and ways to define your priorities, at work and at home.

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.

This presentation is your guide to understanding the power of self-talk. We’ll begin by defining self-talk and exploring the differences between positive and negative self-talk. Discover how self-talk profoundly impacts mental health, and learn about the numerous benefits of cultivating positive self-talk. We’ll also equip you with practical techniques to combat negative self-talk, empowering you to take control of your mental well-being and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.

A focus on prioritizing adolescent and young adult mental health is becoming a critical need. Adolescence is a time of significant growth and development, but it comes with its own unique challenges for both child and parent/caregiver. Teen mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being which is why it is so important to actively engage in understanding and supporting teens through this vulnerable phase. It is reported that teenagers today are facing a mental health crisis as they navigate the impact of social isolation, academic disruption, mass violence, identity exploration, and the pressures of social media. In this webinar, we will explore some of the more common mental health challenges that teens face, warning signs to be mindful of, ways to develop protective factors and how to intervene as a parent/caregiver.

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.

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.