Turning the Tide: A Look Ahead at New York State’s Political Landscape
Dec
7
10:30 AM10:30

Turning the Tide: A Look Ahead at New York State’s Political Landscape

Speaker: Kristin K. Ruggles, Government Relations Specialist | The Wright Group NY

Description: The New York State elections are over... Now what? Join us for a LiveOn NY member-only special session, in partnership with The Wright Group, in which you'll gain a high-level overview of post-election changes, how these changes will affect New York's aging service field moving forward, and tips on relationship-building with your new elected leaders as a trusted resource in your community. You won't want to miss this session as we learn how to take action in light of the State's new political landscape.

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Emotional Wellness Series: Identifying Mental Illness in Older Adults
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30

Emotional Wellness Series: Identifying Mental Illness in Older Adults

Speakers: Alexandra Webb, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Community Support and Education | Service Program for Older People (SPOP); and Jessica Fertig, LCAT, ATR-BC, Director, PROS | Service Program for Older People (SPOP)

Description: An introduction to recognizing and appropriately addressing mental health conditions in older adults for aging and mental health network providers.

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Emotional Wellness Series: Challenging Conversations in a Time of Crisis
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Emotional Wellness Series: Challenging Conversations in a Time of Crisis

Speakers: Ayanna Behin, Director of Training & Conflict Consulting | NY Peace Institute; and Ruby Philips, Restorative Justice Associate | NY Peace Institute

Description: Challenging Conversations in a Time of Crisis training addresses questions that so many groups find themselves facing right now about communicating across differences, discussing core values and long-held beliefs in the workplace.

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Growing Within the Field of Aging Panel Discussion
Sep
30
11:00 AM11:00

Growing Within the Field of Aging Panel Discussion

Self-Care Exercise: Reflection Time: What kind of world do you want to live in as you continue to age?

Panel Discussion : Growing Within the Field of Aging Panel Discussion with Katherine Martinez, LMSW, President/CEO, Neighborhood SHOPP; Shehila Stephens, Senior Director of Programs, Encore Community Services; Michael Velez, MSW, Director of Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program, RiseBoro Community Partnership; and Karen Taylor, Program Director, Selfhelp Northridge/Brulene/Southridge NORC Program.

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Emotional Wellness Series: Hands-On Self-Care for Addressing Trauma: Part 2
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Emotional Wellness Series: Hands-On Self-Care for Addressing Trauma: Part 2

Speakers: Teresa Theophano, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Community Programs | Service Program for Older People (SPOP); & Geordana Weber, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Clinic Services | Service Program for Older People (SPOP)

Description: Many direct care workers live with trauma histories of our own as well as experiences of vicarious trauma. This two-part course offers psychoeducation on trauma-informed care and trauma-centered treatment, as well as in-session experiential activities to help ourselves ease and heal.

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Emotional Wellness Series: Hands-On Self-Care for Addressing Trauma: Part 1
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

Emotional Wellness Series: Hands-On Self-Care for Addressing Trauma: Part 1

Speakers: Teresa Theophano, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Community Programs | Service Program for Older People (SPOP); & Geordana Weber, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Clinic Services | Service Program for Older People (SPOP)

Description: Many direct care workers live with trauma histories of our own as well as experiences of vicarious trauma. This two-part course offers psychoeducation on trauma-informed care and trauma-centered treatment, as well as in-session experiential activities to help ourselves ease and heal.

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Emotional Wellness Series: Gathering Once Again: The Challenges of Re-Entry
Sep
8
10:30 AM10:30

Emotional Wellness Series: Gathering Once Again: The Challenges of Re-Entry

Speaker: Alexandra Webb, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Community Support and Education | Service Program for Older People (SPOP)

Description: This course explores how mental health and direct care providers are navigating the “now normal”: returning to our professional and personal lives with many modifications since COVID began; processing the grief and loss of the past two years; and recognizing the potential somatic effects we may experience.

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