NAA Career Webinar Series
Upcoming
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTWith the significant responsibilities of global careers leading to travel, long hours, and high stress, rates of elevated weight, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are rising. During this webinar, Dr. Lala will discuss factors leading ...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTHave you ever wanted to see what it would be like to be an on-air reporter on broadcast television? Learn what it takes to be a reporter standing in front of major sporting events like an NFL playoff game or MLB spring training to capture the scen...
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTJoin us for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) webinar, where participants can expect to be challenged in exploring the crucial facets of equity and inclusion in all spaces. Ronnie will delve into the principles of equity, practicing divers...
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTDifficult conversations often spark change. With the increase of the prevalence of technology in our everyday lives, creating a need for a larger STEM workforce. To meet the growing demands of the workforce, an increased number of STEM professiona...
On-demand
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTWe all learn to approach and respond to conflict differently. What did you learn about how to intervene when you witness harm being caused? What about how to apologize when you were the one to cause it? And how can understanding your own “conflict...
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · 11:00 AM CDTLearning how to advocate for yourself during a health crisis will help you get the skills you need to advocate for yourself in all areas of your life. But what does it really mean to be your own advocate? How does one get the right care? It all st...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 1:00 PM CSTYou’re a new graduate navigating the field of tech and a recruiter reaches out to you with an opportunity. Or maybe you reach out to them. How do you turn that connection into a job? What materials or questions should you have prepared? How do you...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · 11:00 AM CSTHealthy living comes from creating nourishment, connections and presence in our daily life. What we eat, drink and how we sleep nourish us. Connecting to our body, ourselves, nature and our communities keeps passion and focus alive within us. B...
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWorried about seeing family during the holidays? Can you already picture the conflicting views and attempts to shame your choices, relationships, and body? Going home for the holidays doesn't have to feel like a headache - boundaries can help! Joi...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM CSTWorking for yourself is inherently risky—but so is traditional employment, as the last few pandemic years have underscored. In certain industries, like journalism, volatility and retrenchment have been the norm for more than a decade. How can we i...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWe often think about the term “management” in a downward sense: a supervisor managing an employee or a team. However, when you start to think of management as multidirectional you open the opportunity for creating a better rapport with your boss o...
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Thursday, October 20, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTIn honor of infant and pregnancy loss month, join Isabella Herrera ’21 MA and Nattalie Wolff-Tseng ’21 MA from Elevated Healthcare as they discuss how to take care of your mental wellbeing when family building doesn't go according to plan. From mi...
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 11:00 AM CDTWhether you’re a recent graduate at the beginning your career or a mid-level executive presently working in government or industry making the transition into consulting, the guide to getting started is roughly the same. With more than 40 years of ...
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM CDTInterested in making the transition into Tech, but your background is decidedly not technical? Feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Gain insight from someone who has successfully made the transition to a technical role with a non-technical ba...
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Thursday, June 2, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTConflict in the workplace is normal and even healthy, though unprocessed conflict can lead to tension and anxiety while wasting an opportunity for learning and growth. Understanding your style of handling conflict—avoidant, cooperative, assertive...
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Monday, May 16, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTIf the name Justin Barbin ’11 sounds familiar, that’s because he’s been documenting Northwestern events for over a decade now. As a student he covered the campus party scene with STITCH Fashion Magazine, worked closely with The Daily and North by ...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTDifficult conversations often spark change. With the increase of the prevalence of technology in our everyday lives, creating a need for a larger STEM workforce. To meet the growing demands of the workforce, an increased number of STEM professiona...
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTWe all learn to approach and respond to conflict differently. What did you learn about how to intervene when you witness harm being caused? What about how to apologize when you were the one to cause it? And how can understanding your own “conflict...
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Friday, February 25, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTSharing stories is an intrinsic part of the human experience. And the stories we share have the power to shape our perceptions of the world around us. For anyone in the business of telling stories, whether it’s in TV, film, or other forms of media...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · 12:00 PM CDTIn this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of building inclusive work environments, and strategies and tools that you can take back to your own workplaces and teams.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 12:00 PM CDTLook, we get it. In a world where diversity and inclusion is (finally) gaining momentum, it’s scary to think that you may make a misstep and get canceled by the culture that drives your business strategy. Your typical approach to marketing will no...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020 · 11:00 AM CSTIn this session participants will begin to understand the difference between sex, gender, and sexual orientation as a foundation in working towards trans inclusion in professional and personal settings. Participants will learn from lessons on camp...
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020 · 2:00 PM CDTThis workshop will provide participants with a framework for understanding bias, prejudice, and oppression and how these concepts play out in interpersonal and institutional settings. Through case studies, participants will be introduced to variou...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTJoin Dr. Casey Gamboni ’16 MS, Ph.D., LMFT, a clinical staff therapist and teaching and supervisory faculty for the marriage and family therapy masters program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, for an engaging and honest conversa...
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020 · 11:00 AM CSTDiversity & Inclusion (D&I) is a decades-old phenomenon whose evolution has run the gamut from awareness to activism. Today, D&I is more en vogue now than ever before. Individuals are demanding it, and companies are scrambling to find solutions ...
Career Skills
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTHave you ever wanted to see what it would be like to be an on-air reporter on broadcast television? Learn what it takes to be a reporter standing in front of major sporting events like an NFL playoff game or MLB spring training to capture the scen...
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · 11:00 AM CDTLearning how to advocate for yourself during a health crisis will help you get the skills you need to advocate for yourself in all areas of your life. But what does it really mean to be your own advocate? How does one get the right care? It all st...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 1:00 PM CSTYou’re a new graduate navigating the field of tech and a recruiter reaches out to you with an opportunity. Or maybe you reach out to them. How do you turn that connection into a job? What materials or questions should you have prepared? How do you...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM CSTWorking for yourself is inherently risky—but so is traditional employment, as the last few pandemic years have underscored. In certain industries, like journalism, volatility and retrenchment have been the norm for more than a decade. How can we i...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWe often think about the term “management” in a downward sense: a supervisor managing an employee or a team. However, when you start to think of management as multidirectional you open the opportunity for creating a better rapport with your boss o...
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 11:00 AM CDTWhether you’re a recent graduate at the beginning your career or a mid-level executive presently working in government or industry making the transition into consulting, the guide to getting started is roughly the same. With more than 40 years of ...
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Thursday, June 2, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTConflict in the workplace is normal and even healthy, though unprocessed conflict can lead to tension and anxiety while wasting an opportunity for learning and growth. Understanding your style of handling conflict—avoidant, cooperative, assertive...
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Thursday, February 10, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWhat does it mean to write your own narrative? How do you create space for yourself to pursue your passions?
Join Lauren “Lo” Harris ’18, recent alum and New York based illustrator and animator, who has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, TODA... -
Thursday, November 18, 2021 · 12:00 PM CSTThis webinar content would be of benefit to anyone interviewing at any level.
https://gettingtheoffer.com/job-interviews-arent-converting-to-offers/
If you’ve been having a brutal time when it comes to actually landing a job offer, you may want ... -
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 · 12:00 PM CSTThis webinar is targeted to early career and those looking to transition to another organization or industry.
Have you hit the "job search black hole"? You're applying to job after job but getting no response? It could be that your resume isn't d... -
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 · 2:00 PM CDTGet a sneak peek into what being a product manager is like from companies like startups to big tech.
Learn about the growing field of product management from a product manager who has worked at both public tech companies and startups. In this web... -
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 · 2:00 PM CDTTerry Bayer ’72 will discuss the opportunity for women to join corporate boards. Terry will share her own experience on corporate boards and provide guidance on how to get started on your path to the boardroom. Joining Terry, as her guest, will b...
Transitions
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM CDTInterested in making the transition into Tech, but your background is decidedly not technical? Feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Gain insight from someone who has successfully made the transition to a technical role with a non-technical ba...
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Monday, May 16, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTIf the name Justin Barbin ’11 sounds familiar, that’s because he’s been documenting Northwestern events for over a decade now. As a student he covered the campus party scene with STITCH Fashion Magazine, worked closely with The Daily and North by ...
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Thursday, August 12, 2021 · 1:00 PM CDTAs employers gear up to return to the office, employees are considering their options. We've all heard about 'The Great Resignation' and signs are that it's happening: 4 million people quit their jobs in April 2021. There's greater movement in the...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021 · 11:00 AM CDTWe work in an increasingly connected world where an activity, change or event that affects one area is likely to have a meaningful impact on something else. Even in a small organization, any change, however seemingly big or small, can have a big i...
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Thursday, May 28, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTIn a world of extreme uncertainty, we must better manage what we pay attention to. Attention management is the mindful practice of daily flow: being present, resisting distractions, navigating situations, and staying focused on what matters most. ...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTIn this webinar, Dr. Don Martin, former graduate school admissions dean (including at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business), will answer que...
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTDo you know you have the power to create your own personal economy? The novel COVID-19 (aka, coronavirus) is a great reminder of why we must do so. Fact is… money is a major component of our lives. Yet so many people shy away from developing syste...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTMarianne Oehser, author of Your Happiness Portfolio® for Retirement: It’s Not About the Money, will tell us about how to age successfully. You will hear about:
• How and what you think about aging affects how you age
• Myths about aging that do n... -
Thursday, September 12, 2019 · 11:00 AM CDTFor those of us considering the prospect of a career transition, change can be daunting. In this engaging webinar, Stephen Kohler, NU alum & certified leadership coach, will describe his own journey of facing and thriving through a career transit...
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Thursday, June 6, 2019 · 11:00 AM CDTThe graduate school experience is in many ways about finding the right program. In other words, a match for you and the institution at which you enroll. Sadly, many prospective graduate students tend to focus most of their attention on preparing...
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Monday, April 29, 2019 · 11:00 AM CDTWith today’s low unemployment rate, more people are considering changing jobs than ever before. However, it can be hard to know where to start. This webinar will inform viewers what to consider before leaving their current role and strategies to h...
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Thursday, March 7, 2019 · 12:00 PM CSTThe business world is in the process of rapid transformation. The only way to have a sustainable competitive advantage in a constantly evolving, uncertain, virtual, global, automated environment is to be prepared. In this webinar hosted by interna...
Leadership
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Thursday, January 27, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTAre you a new mentor or simply looking to improve how to best guide your mentee? Micah Jindal ’00, Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shares his first-hand experience as an active mentor in the Northwestern Network Mentorship Program,...
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWhile methods for hiring the best talent in the field for an open position is a constant point of discussion, it feels particularly relevant in light of the continuing Great Resignation and the annual spike in job searches that come at the start o...
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021 · 12:00 PM CDT2020 was a turning point in our lives and a turning point in the history of the humanity. We were flipped upside-down and shaken…again and again.
The world that we once knew no longer exists. Instead, we are embarking, together, into a new real... -
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTDo you ever have that feeling that things just “work out” for some people while others struggle to move forward? Executive presence is that mysterious “soft” skill that tends to elude and confuse professionals. In the midst of that confusion, many...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTThe aftereffects of the current pandemic are going to be with us for a while. Understanding how to lead teams during a crisis, balancing the emotional health and productivity of your team, is even harder when people are distributed and remote. Lea...
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDT2020 has ushered in truly unprecedented challenges as businesses struggle to keep up with demand for necessary goods and services or fight to reduce costs, shift focus and survive the disruptions caused the Covid pandemic. Globally, millions are a...
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Thursday, April 30, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTThere is an urgent need for effective leadership in our institutions of higher learning, government and corporations. Emerging leaders are all around us, but they need help developing into effective leaders. This session will explain what it means...
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Thursday, January 9, 2020 · 11:00 AM CSTEvery leader should strive to create followership and engagement with their people. This is a central tenant to Duncan Ferguson’s leadership philosophy and coaching approach.
Utilizing Vantage’s Accelerated Development Model (ADM), Duncan helps le... -
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 · 11:00 AM CSTDo self-doubt, exhaustion, and stress keep you from living your best life? Discover an easier way of living – – where you can experience better results for your life and career with more ease and joy.
We’ll work on the following:
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019 · 12:00 PM CDTA leader’s behavior molds the culture of his or her team, while the leader themselves is molded by the culture of their organization at large - something at times referred to as the Leadership Paradox. But this paradox goes deeper; it reaches eac...
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019 · 12:00 PM CSTAs Boomers retire, Millennials take over the majority of the workforce and a new generation comes in, the expectations and demands of a manager have changed and continue to change. What employees want is different. What keeps employees loyal to or...
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · 12:00 PM CSTAsk business leaders what it takes to get to the top, and invariably “executive presence” will be on the shortlist. Sometimes it’s called charisma, other times leadership, and most generally it’s simply called presence. Is this something you have?...
Self-Care
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDTWith the significant responsibilities of global careers leading to travel, long hours, and high stress, rates of elevated weight, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are rising. During this webinar, Dr. Lala will discuss factors leading ...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · 11:00 AM CSTHealthy living comes from creating nourishment, connections and presence in our daily life. What we eat, drink and how we sleep nourish us. Connecting to our body, ourselves, nature and our communities keeps passion and focus alive within us. B...
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Thursday, October 20, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTIn honor of infant and pregnancy loss month, join Isabella Herrera ’21 MA and Nattalie Wolff-Tseng ’21 MA from Elevated Healthcare as they discuss how to take care of your mental wellbeing when family building doesn't go according to plan. From mi...
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Friday, May 6, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTYou've been thrown into what's supposed to look like "normal life" again, and let's be real - it's been hard. At this point, you don't know how much more stress you can take. There's no empty space left in your day, the coffee comes to you in gall...
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Friday, April 8, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTMusic, and other creative arts therapies, can benefit many individuals and be used to treat a variety of physical and psychological concerns. Plucking a harp can build finger strength; a drum circle can develop social connections; song lyrics can ...
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDTWomen often divide themselves in order to be successful: career woman; partner; mother; individual, etc. New mothers in particular may find their individual identity getting lost in shuffle as they struggle to accommodate their new role. Especial...
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Thursday, October 21, 2021 · 12:00 PM CDTHave you ever considered quitting what you had thought to be your life’s work? What could that look like and what might you feel about taking such a big step? Join alumna, Keiler Roberts, as she comically shares “uninspiring” stories that may help...
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Thursday, February 11, 2021 · 2:00 PM CSTAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), self-care is “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” Soft-tissue injuries are treated with compression and ice, so what resources are...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTMany of us, as Henry David Thoreau famously said, “lead lives of quiet desperation,” and these days, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm have been increasing at alarming rates. Part of the problem is the relationship we have with our brains – many of u...
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTWhile stress and burnout have been stigmatized since the Greek Classical era, the desperate calls for help among current generations has made stress and burnout relief a hot topic across all professions – including students and athletes.
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Friday, March 8, 2019 · 12:00 PM CSTThis presentation provides an overview of the power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle habits that promote wellness. You will learn evidence-based information about foods that have been shown to prevent and reverse diabetes, heart disease, and...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019 · 12:00 PM CSTVoice is the wave of the future…
Explore how Voiceover and your expertise can open opportunities that:
• Align yourself with the power and possibilities of your voice
• Enrich your life
• Diversify your income
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• Get your voic...
Relationships
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 · 12:00 PM CSTWorried about seeing family during the holidays? Can you already picture the conflicting views and attempts to shame your choices, relationships, and body? Going home for the holidays doesn't have to feel like a headache - boundaries can help! Joi...
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022 · 8:00 AM CSTWe often learn about the fundamentals of communication, empathy, and problem-solving as children. These are values and skills that require practice and evolution as our worlds grow and our lives become subsequently more complex. It's easy to forge...
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Thursday, January 28, 2021 · 11:00 AM CSTYou’re a high achiever and you have important goals you’re striving for in the New Year. Whether these goals are personal, professional, or both, we’ll explore the power of mentorship to accelerate your success in reaching and exceeding these goal...
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Thursday, October 8, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTLiving in the midst of the COVID pandemic has exposed us to how connected we all are and how much we depend on one another. It has also pushed us into needing to learn how to navigate trying to be all things to all people - namely our families and...
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Friday, August 7, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDTStay-at-home during this COVID-19 pandemic just shifted from “let’s try to flatten the curve for a few months” into a long-haul situation with so many unknowns. And a huge unknown is this: How are our teens really handling the series of disappoint...
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 · 11:00 AM CSTIt can be hard to maintain objectivity when our insecurities and angst take over—especially if we are unfamiliar with our feelings and how to regulate them. If you find yourself holding grudges, ruminating on how you’ve been wronged, or cutting pe...
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 · 11:00 AM CDTYoung people are taking longer to transition from adolescence into full-fledged adulthood – this new developmental phase, called emerging adulthood, can hold great opportunity but presents unique challenges to modern families. In this webinar I’ll...
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Monday, March 4, 2019 · 11:00 AM CSTAmy Freed, Core Faculty for the Master’s Program in Counseling at The Family Institute of Northwestern, will share insights into how our past relationships and experiences impact how we allow ourselves to be treated in the present. Freed will shar...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 · 12:00 PM CSTJayne Kinsman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, will discuss common scenarios that create conflict in relationships with loved ones, friends or at work. She will then describe specific skills and tools anyone can use to resolve a conflict ...
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018 · 12:00 PM CSTThis webinar will address the chronic strains and stressors of both living with a romantic partner who has a serious illness and being a person with a serious illness who is married. We call this webinar Sick and Tired to connote the stressors as...
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Friday, April 13, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDTLove takes work. We know that to be true, yet with the demands of kids, jobs, volunteer work, and family, it is all too easy to put our romantic relationships on the back burner. In this webinar, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon will discuss what it takes...
