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Employee Assistance Program CALENDAR
2010 Calendar of Events
New! This Day's for You!
Ninth Annual Caregivers' Wellness Day and Free Day of Respite Care for CSUN Caregivers
Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater San Fernando Valley Region
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting its 9th Annual Caregiver Wellness Day, This Day’s for You, at CSUN. It is a day for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia to relieve stress and focus on renewal, resources, and support. The event includes speakers on topics ranging from advances in caregiving to brain health. Resource tables, lunch, support groups and relaxation sessions will also be offered.
As an added bonus for CSUN employees, the Northwest Valley Adult Support Center (VIC) is offering CSUN employees who are caregivers one free day of services for their family member at the VIC center. While you enjoy your day at CSUN, your elderly family member (age 65 or older) will be cared for by experienced and reliable staff at VIC.
VIC is also offering free van transport from their center to the event at CSUN. Drop your loved one off and park at VIC any time between 8:00 and 8:30 AM to take the free van to CSUN. Although the van and respite care are free, there will be a $15 fee for the Caregiver Wellness Day programs.
Event Brochure: http://www.alz.org/californiasouthland/documents/LocalNews_seasonal9.pdf
For information about the 9th Annual Caregiver Wellness Day at CSUN, please contact:
Alzheimer’s Association Greater San Fernando Valley Regional Office
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org/californiasouthland
or
Yvette Lopez
818-830-8590
Yvette.lopez@alz.org
For information about the Free Day of Respite Care and free van transport, please contact:
Northwest Valley Adult Day Support Center (VIC)
818-775-0429
www.vic-la.org
Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Family Caregiver Seminars
The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) is offering a series of Family Caregiver Seminars at CSUN. The collection of six seminars covers topics that are timely, insightful and informative for anyone involved in the care of a family member or friend.
The first seminar in the series, Caregiver Stress Management, was held in February. You are welcome to attend as many of the remaining classes in the series as you like. Individual registration links are provided for each class listed below.
Class #2: Family Caregiver Series
FALL & INJURY PREVENTION
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by LA Department on Aging
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room OV 16, Oviatt Library, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN faculty and staff
When caring for an older or disabled adult, falls and injuries can be prevented. Learn how to keep the home safe by eliminating situations that can lead to disaster.
To Register for the Fall & Injury Prevention seminar, please click on the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VC9RYVY
Class #3: Family Caregiver Series
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by LA Department on Aging
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room OV 16, Oviatt Library, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Taking or administering multiple medications can be complicated and overwhelming. Learn practical techniques that can help prevent adverse medical reactions or fatal consequences when medications are not taken as directed.
To Register for the Medication Management seminar, please click on the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VCXCDKC
Class #4: Family Caregiver Series
HOARDING
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by LA Department on Aging
Date To Be Announced
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room OV 16, Oviatt Library, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Learn about hoarding behaviors and what to do when this behavior leads to health or safety hazards in the home.
Class #5: Family Caregiver Series
LEGAL ISSUES & PLANNING BEFORE A CRISIS
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by LA Department on Aging
Date To Be Announced
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room OV 16, Oviatt Library, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Pre-planning is the key not only to avoiding crises, but managing them when they occur. Learn how to talk with your loved ones about getting their affairs in order, and become aware of important legal information you should know before you try to help.
Class #6 Family Caregiver Series:
STROKE PREVENTION
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by LA Department on Aging
Date To Be Announced
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room OV 16, Oviatt Library, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Learn about behaviors and health factors that contribute to the risk of having a stroke, and learn what can be done to reduce the possibility of incurring a stroke.
Diet and Nutrition Series
NEW! WHAT REALLY WORKS? 2010 WEIGHT LOSS TRENDS
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program and the Klotz Student Health Center
Presented by: Ellen Bauersfeld, M.S., R.D., C.D.E
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1:00 to 2:00 PM
HR Training Room, Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Target Audience: CSUN Faculty & Staff
Why are some weight management programs so difficult to stick with? What are the secrets of “successful losers”? If you haven’t been able achieve your diet goals, don’t be discouraged. Short-term diets don’t work. In this session, you will learn to identify some of the most common diet pitfalls and discover how to make lasting lifestyle changes for healthy weight loss success.
Register for What Really Works…
NEW! THE SECRETS OF FEEDING A HEALTHY CHILD
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program and the Klotz Student Health Center
Presented by: Ellen Bauersfeld, M.S., R.D., C.D.E
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
12:00 to 1:00 PM
HR Training Room, Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Target Audience: All interested CSUN Faculty & Staff
Eating is intended to be enjoyable, but for many families, mealtime is more like The Simpsons than Norman Rockwell. The dinner table is no longer the place where families sit down together, share a meal, and talk about the day.
How do we raise healthy children and prevent childhood obesity without food becoming a battleground? In this Lunchtime Learning Session, we will explore several successful techniques designed to help parents manage some of the most difficult challenges they face when trying to provide healthy meals and snacks for their families.
Register for The Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Child.
Ellen Bauersfeld, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., received her master’s degree in nutrition from California State University, Northridge and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. As the former Director of Nutrition for the Pritikin Longevity Center, Ellen has an extensive background in nutrition related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight management, and wellness. |
Ongoing Support Groups
Free Furlough Yoga (FFY)
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
California State University, Northridge
Brittny McCarthy, Registered Yoga Instructor &
Director of Government & Community Relations
Meets weekly (dates, times and locations below)
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Registration is not required. Simply show up and enjoy!
Life is a journey that can sometimes be stressful, uncomfortable, and challenging. Come together and learn how to redirect the negative energy of stress through breath and movement at our “Free Furlough Yoga” class (FFY) — developed in honor of the State Budget Campus Closure Program.
In order to enjoy the benefits of this class, you don’t need to be experienced in the practice of yoga, or be flexible enough to touch your toes. FFY is open to all, from beginners to experts, and we encourage anyone who’s interested to participate.
It is recommended that you bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to practice in bare feet. It is best that you not eat for two hours before practice, so plan your lunch after the class.
As with any physical activity, you may wish to consult your doctor before attending these classes.
Please note: All participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability in order to participate.
Weekly FFY Class Schedule: Spring Semester 2010 |
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Time |
Location |
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February 17th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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February 24th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
No Class on March 3rd |
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March 10th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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March 17th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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March 24th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
No Class on March 31st |
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No Class on April 7th |
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April 14th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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April 21st | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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April 28th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
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May 5th | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251 |
About the Instructor:
Brittny McCarthy is a registered yoga teacher and has taught more than 200 hours of yoga classes and workshops to new and experienced yogis. She has been managing stress through her yoga practice since 2002. In addition to teaching yoga, she is the Director of Government and Community Relations at Cal State University Northridge.
Questions regarding this yoga class, please contact:
Brittny McCarthy
Director, Government and Community Relations
Phone: (818) 677-2123
Email: brittny.mccarthy@csun.edu
Other Support Groups
The following support groups will be on hiatus until further notice; please check back here for updates and schedules:
Intuitive Eating Support Group
Parenting Teens Support Group
Relaxation/Meditation Support Group
Caregivers' Support Group
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Thank you so much for viewing the Spring 2010 EAP Schedule of Workshops and Seminars. These classes were developed with you in mind and I hope you find them to be both interesting and helpful. Several more workshops planned for this spring and summer will be announced soon. I look forward to seeing you there!
EAP Programs and Services
For information about EAP Programs and Services, please contact:
Debra Rozanski, Ph.D.
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
California State University, Northridge
Phone: (818) 677-2681
Email: debra.rozanski@csun.edu
www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/eap/index.htm