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Disabilities & Neurodiversity: The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise
(1-hour webinar)
All our children need to stay active and eat well to live a healthy life. This session from Care.com will focus on how to keep your child healthy with the right amount of exercise and how to eat nutritionally.
The Power of Vulnerability
(1-hour webinar)
Do you ever feel nervous about opening up to others? You’re not alone. Being honest about how we feel—at work, at home, or in relationships—can feel scary. But small steps toward being more open can help us feel closer to others and improve our mental health. In this webinar, Spring Health providers will share helpful tips and surprising strategies to help you practice vulnerability in safe and simple ways.
Real Talk at Home
(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)
Itʼs not always easy to know how to help children open up, especially when theyʼre feeling big emotions. In this small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, weʼll talk about how to create a home where vulnerability is welcomed and supported. Weʼll explore what gets in the way of honest conversations, how caregivers can model emotional openness, and simple ways to help children feel seen, heard, and safe. Whether your child is little or a teen, this is a chance to learn, reflect, and share ideas with others walking a similar path. Click here for the latest dates and times.
Caregiver 911 How to Prepare for Emergencies
(1-hour webinar)
With every part of the country challenged with natural disasters that can happen unexpectedly, how prepared are you to help an older loved one – whether they live near or far, at home or in a senior living community – face the aftermath of fires, hurricanes, tornadoes and other devastating events? Planning ahead is key and we take you through what to know, how to communicate with your loved one and how to ensure your family is ready for the unknown.
Stronger Together
(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)
Being honest about how you feel can be tough, but it can also bring people closer. Join this small-group discussion, led by a Spring Health provider, to explore how sharing your story (even just a little) can help you feel less alone. Weʼll talk about what vulnerability really means, why it matters, and how to take small, safe steps in your everyday life. Click here for the latest dates and times.
Make the Most of Your Abbott SRP
(1-hour webinar)
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!
Everyday Rhythms
(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)
Helping children and teens create healthy routines isnʼt always easy, especially when life already feels full. But simple, consistent habits can be one of the best ways to support their mental wellness. In this small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, caregivers will share age-appropriate ways to build routines that support emotional regulation, focus, sleep, and self-care. Weʼll also talk about how to introduce changes without adding more stress. Whether your child is in elementary school or college, youʼll leave with ideas that feel doable and fit your familyʼs real life. Click here for the latest dates and times.
Important Teen Issues
(1-hour webinar)
This candid seminar from Care.com will help parents understand the emotional and physical changes that take place during puberty and how to cope with these changes. We will discuss the importance of supporting your teen’s mental and physical health.
When Starting Feels Like Too Much
(45-minute WellSprings small, interactive group discussion)
Ever feel like your to-do list is so long that even one more step feels impossible? Youʼre not alone. In this small-group conversation, led by a Spring Health provider, weʼll talk about how overwhelm can make it harder to start new routines, even ones that could help. Weʼll explore why itʼs so common to feel stuck before you even start, and talk about ways to lower the pressure. Come share your ideas, and discuss simple steps that feel doable, no pressure, just support. Click here for the latest dates and times.
Raising a Reader
(1-hour webinar)
Books are magic. Want to help your child develop a love of reading? Join our webinar to find out how. Explore how to choose great children’s books, get tips on making story time fun and engaging, and learn about our Growing Readers program — now in its 25th year!
Back to Basics: Daily Routines for Mental Wellness
(1-hour webinar)
Do you ever feel like your day runs you, instead of the other way around? Daily routines, even really simple ones, can help your brain feel calmer and more focused. In this webinar, Spring Health providers will highlight how even the simplest routines, especially the ones you may not have thought of can make a big difference in how you feel day to day.
Strategies to Avoid Debt
(1-hour webinar)
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.
People Leaders: Recognize and Respond to Mental Health Concerns for Leaders
(30-minute webinar)
Do you have questions about identifying and responding to employees who may have certain mental health concerns? 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.
Social Security and Your Retirement Plan
(1-hour webinar)
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.
SPRING HEALTH 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.
Navigating Tech and Social Media
(1-hour webinar)
Teens, tweens, social media, and screen time — do we have your attention yet? Whether you’re wondering how screen time affects your child or how to create healthy practices at home, get the answers in our webinar.
Preparing for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
(1-hour webinar)
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.
People Leaders: Leadership Exhaustion
(30-minute 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.
People Leaders: Navigating Complex Emotions at Work for Leaders
(30-minute webinar)
In today’s often challenging professional environments, it’s essential to equip yourself with the tools necessary to navigate complex emotions in yourself and on your team. In this training we’ll explore topics of collective grief and other emotions in the workplace, working with those of differing opinions, and accessing support for your mental health. Learn practical strategies to acknowledge and address emotions effectively, understand and manage your own and others’ feelings, foster respectful dialogue when there are differences, and prioritize self-care.
Supporting the Sandwich Generation
(1-hour webinar)
Caregiving logistics and responsibilities can be a lot to manage, especially if you’re caring for an older loved one and your child at the same time. Tune in to learn where to find help and how to handle your own emotions, too.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES
(1-hour webinar)
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
Adapting to Change by Practicing Resilience
(1-hour webinar)
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.
BEGINNING YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY
(45-minute webinar)
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 FOR SUCCESS
(1-hour webinar)
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!
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.
CLAIMING YOUR PEACE: HOW TO SET BETTER BOUNDARIES
(1-hour webinar)
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.
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.
ELECTION STRESS
(1-hour webinar)
Are the upcoming elections causing you stress and anxiety? Not sure how to handle conversations with coworkers or family members? Join Spring Health – your mental health, emotional well-being and work-life resource from Abbott – for a webinar that provides practical strategies such as coping strategies focusing on circles of control to help manage the stress and anxiety that an election year can bring. A licensed Spring Health clinician will help us practice building boundaries to help interactions with co-workers, friends and family members to allow for a more supportive and harmonious environment during this election season.
For additional support, check out these helpful tips and resources from Spring Health:
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
(1-hour webinar)
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.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR MANAGERS
(1-hour webinar)
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.
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.
Emotional Intelligence + Why It Matters
(1-hour webinar)
Higher emotional intelligence does so much more than help children understand how they (and others) are feeling. It’s also a key player in building positive relationships, paying attention, and being engaged at school.
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH
(1-hour webinar)
Let’s explore what you can do to help you and your family. We’ll discuss ways to take care of your own emotional health, provide tips on how to talk openly with loved ones, and give more information on dependent care support provided by Spring Health. You’ll learn tips for self-care, how to have difficult conversations and how to spot signs of possible concern in family members.
Fueling Your Child’s Curiosity and Creativity
(1-hour webinar)
Creativity and curiosity are essential skills to being an effective learner, thinker, and researcher. However, these talents diminish over time in most people if not supported and encouraged. You can support your child’s abilities to ask questions, use their imagination, and explore — find out how our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach can help.
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.
Language Development in the Early Years
(1-hour webinar)
From babbles, to words, to full sentences — children’s language development is fascinating. We’ll explore the different stages, key milestones, and what to expect in your child’s first few years.
MANAGING HEALTHY WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION
(1-hour webinar)
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.
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.
MONEY AND YOUR MIND
(1-hour webinar)
Let’s learn key mental health tools to increase awareness and boost your confidence when it comes to addressing finances. You’ll hear how our value systems around money can shape our habits, and how even small actions and shifts in thinking can set us up for success on the path to financial wellness.
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.
RAISING EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT CHILDREN
(1-hour webinar)
In this webinar, we will explore what emotional intelligence is, how to communicate with your children in age appropriate ways, and encourage positive growth and development.
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.
SELF-TALK AND MENTAL WELLNESS
(1-hour webinar)
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.
SLEEP, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
(1-hour webinar)
Let’s explore the relationship between sleep hygiene, mental health, and well-being. 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.
SPRING HEALTH: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WORK-LIFE BENEFIT
(30-minute webinar)
You and your family members have access to free, confidential mental health and work-life resources through Spring Health. Learn more about Spring Health and how to get started.
SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
(1-hour webinar)
Learning strategies to support individuals in crisis. We might know someone who has struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, maybe we have supported those who have had suicide attempts. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to identify risks, provide tips on how to intervene if someone may be at risk, and how to connect individuals to crisis support in the moment.
Supporting Neurodiversity
(1-hour webinar)
Neurodiverse learners experience the world and absorb information in a variety of ways. In this webinar, learn how to offer children support and help others understand their unique needs.
TEEN MINDS MATTER
(1-hour webinar)
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.
Take Care of YOU; Take ON Challenging Behaviors
(1-hour webinar)
Your child’s behavior can be challenging — but it might be due to an inner conflict. And that inner conflict can often mirror your own. Learn how the FLIP IT (Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, Prompts) strategy can build your resilience and help you better deal with your child’s behavior.
The Science Behind Mindfulness and Learning
(1-hour webinar)
Did you know that mindfulness and self-regulation can actually impact a child’s ability to learn. Hear about the latest research and find out how to practice mindfulness with your child.
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.