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Upcoming Webinars

Keeping Your Cool When Things Heat Up

Wednesday July 30, 2025 at 2 p.m. CST

In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication and civility are more important than ever. Keeping Your Cool When Things Heat Up is a dynamic presentation designed to equip you with the tools to navigate conversations with poise, respect, and understanding—even when tensions rise.

This session will explore:
• Constructive Conversation Techniques
• Non-Judgmental Listening
• Tailoring Communication Styles
• Social Media Etiquette/ The Basics of Civility
• De-escalation Strategies

This presentation is ideal for anyone looking to build stronger relationships, create a more harmonious environment and lead with empathy and respect in every interaction.

Presenter: Wellbeing Partners

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Navigating Stress

Wednesday November 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. CST

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. In From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Navigating Stress, we’ll explore common stressors and their effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You’ll learn to recognize the symptoms of stress and take actionable steps to address them.

This presentation will guide you through:
• Identifying common stress triggers and their impact on overall health.
• Recognizing early signs of stress and responding effectively.
• Developing a personalized self-care actions plans
• Understanding when it’s time to seek help and how to find the right resources.

Empower yourself with the tools to reduce stress, prioritize self-care, and reach out for support when needed. This session is perfect for anyone seeking practical strategies to manage life’s challenges with confidence.

Presenter: Wellbeing Partners
 

Previously Recorded Webinars

Missed a session? Don’t worry – more are on the way. We’re always adding fresh content and new opportunities to learn. Check back soon for upcoming webinars and resources designed to support you at work and at home. We’ve explored powerful topics to support families, mental health and thriving workplaces, including:

  • Nutrition and Addiction: exploring the physical and mental impacts of addictive substances on the body and the potential nutrient deficiencies related to specific substances. Participants will learn the benefits of recovery and how to use supplements appropriately to aid in the recovery process. Watch the Nutrition and Addiction webinar recording.
  • New Year, New EAP Services: research-based strategies to enhance and support mental health and wellbeing. We also review the wide range of confidential, cost-free services designed to help you navigate and enhance your overall quality of life. You will gain an understanding of the simple steps for connecting to support and the resources available to you 24/7/365. Watch the New Year, New EAP Services webinar recording.
  • Caregiver Support for the Aging Adult: Over 65 million people in the U.S. provide unpaid care to relatives and loved ones such as spouses. It’s no surprise we are feeling like we are running on empty. Join us to learn about mental health considerations for caregivers of the aging adult, tips to get filled backup and why you should give yourself — not just those you care for — grace and empathy. Download the webinar presentation.
  • Building Your Mental Wellbeing Toolkit: unmanaged stress and anxiety can lead to a place where people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and eventually to burnout. Learn about practical tools and strategies to identify stressors, explore self-care strategies and improve your overall work/life integration. Watch the Building Your Mental Well-being webinar recording.
  • Seasonal Self Care: money and family responsibilities are among the top sources of stress in the United States and the end of the year is when these stressors tend to be the most prevalent. During this Microsoft Teams webinar, learn self-care tips and ways to navigate feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season. Browse the Wellbeing Partners presentation materials.
  • Mental Health for Caregivers: Whether you are caring for a child or an aging parent, caregivers often feel like they are running on empty. Learn about mental health considerations for caregivers, tips to get filled back up and why you should give yourself—not just those you care for--grace and empathy. Watch the previously recorded webinar.
  • The Back to School Blues: changes to schedules for families, new stressors for everyone and often new behavior challenges for children. Participants learned how to support their child(ren) through this difficult time of the year, how to partner with teachers and how to rock the school year routine.
  • Happy Mealtimes for the Family: what we know about children’s bodies and brains can help us make mealtimes happier and healthier for everyone. This session covered strategies to help kids eat the foods they need and make mealtime an enjoyable time of connection.
  • Play and the Brain: What happens inside a child’s brain when they play, and how can families make the most of this vital part of childhood? This session explored the importance of play, physical activity and togetherness to support strong, connected families.
  • Fostering Emotional Connection: How do bonding and attachment impact a child as they grow and what can we do to raise resilient, emotionally-healthy children? This session examined how relationships with adults alter children’s brains and how we can leverage our emotional connection with the children in our lives to support their mental health.
  • Child Development and Discipline Strategies: How could what we know about kids’ brains change the discipline strategies that we choose? This session went deep into early childhood development milestones, and how to apply successful strategies for supporting positive behavior in children.
  • Caring for Your Teen's Mental Health: Parents, and any adult caring for a teenager, can wonder about their teen's mental health. In this webinar, participants learned about what's typical of young people, how to identify mental health warning signs, and when to seek support for your teen.
  • Mental Health 101: expand your knowledge of mental health conditions and learn how to be a mental health ally by discussing common signs and symptoms of challenges, stigma and the importance of using person-first language.
  • Cultivating a Workplace to Thrive: practical tips for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for your staff – including the benefits of a psychologically safe workplace and the five pillars of belonging.