November 17th, 2020
What is a parent cafe? It’s a place where parents and caregivers can have the time and space to have meaningful conversations with other parents and caregivers on the joys and struggles of parenting and learn from each other. This café will feature one of the five Basics- Maximize Love, and ...read more
November 16th, 2020
It’s time to take good care of ourselves so we can keep taking good care of each other. This presentation will provide a Cliff's Notes guide to practicing healthy self-parenting, including mindfulness, boundaries, emotion regulation, and compassion.
Facilitated by Annie Alesandrini, MS, LMFT, Northwestern Medicine
November 16th, 2020
Mainstream media is saturated with chatter surrounding mindfulness. These promotions typically feature a woman in a yoga pose looking full of bliss, or children all peacefully doing breathing exercises on yoga mats at school. Is this reality? Let's talk! Join Adventure Works' Associate Director, Kim Hinzy, LCSW, to learn practical ...read more
November 16th, 2020
In this training we will be utilizing the time to better understand the characteristics of compassion fatigue, one of the major reasons we struggle with self-care and burnout. We will discuss the signs & symptoms, evaluating your own level of burnout as well as methods for addressing self-care needs for you, ...read more
November 16th, 2020
Instructor: Jason Calloway
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb IL
November 16th, 2020
Instructor: Jason Calloway
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb IL
November 16th, 2020
Instructor: Jason Calloway
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb IL
November 5th, 2020
Join staff from the Northwestern Medicine Leishman Center for Culinary Health, to learn about what foods may help improve your mood! Seasonal Autumn recipes will be demonstrated, that can boost your serotonin, and lower your cortisol levels.
Facilitated by Rachel Koroscik, Northwestern Medicine
November 5th, 2020
Enjoy the lighter side of life and take time to laugh because it's good for you! Learn about the physical and psychological benefits of laughter and ways to build emotional habits that keep you smiling. The workshop will include Laughter Yoga exercises, which can be done in casual or professional ...read more
October 29th, 2020
Stress is high during these times and having to spend hours on end with your family can be hard! During this session you'll learn how to de-stress, how to build relationships stronger during the pandemic, and how to solve disagreements in a healthy manner.
Facilitated by J.J. Wett, M.S., LMFT, CCTP ...read more