PDF of Spring 2013 Seminars
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Home Health Care 101  Flyer
Coral Gables campus:  Tuesday, January 15th, 12-1:00 p.m., Whitten University Center, Room 245
RSMAS campus:  Wednesday, January 16th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room
Miller Medical School campus:  Thursday, January 17th, 12-1:00 p.m., UM Hospital, Seminar Center, Room “C”

This lunchtime seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the issues involved in caring for a loved one.  An elder care professional from United Home Care, Inc., a non-profit home health and community care organization, will provide an overview of the elder care network and the various community resources that exist for older and/or disabled adults and their caregivers.  Discussion will include options for aging in place (i.e. home care, day care and assisted living).  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Developing Your Path to Health and Wellbeing  Flyer
RSMAS campus:  Tuesday, January 29th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room
Coral Gables campus:  Wednesday, January 30th, 12-1:00 p.m., McKnight Building, 2nd Floor Training Room
Miller Medical School campus:  Thursday, January 31th, 12-1:00 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155

This lunchtime seminar is offered for those interested in developing their personal path to a healthier lifestyle.  Enhanced well-being contributes to improved coping ability, self-esteem, performance and productivity at work, and longevity.  Discussion will focus on matters of health and well-being, as well as how health may change over time and vary during different life stages.   This seminar will be facilitated by a UM FSAP consultant.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Nurturing Healthy Relationships  Flyer
Miller Medical School campus:  Tuesday, February 5th, 12-1:00 p.m., UM Hospital, Seminar Center, Room “C”
Coral Gables campus:  Wednesday, February 6th, 12-1:00 p.m., Whitten University Center, Room 245
RSMAS campus:  Thursday, February 7th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room (Cancelled)

This lunchtime seminar is offered for those interested in enhancing their capacity to creatively nurture important relationships.  Maintaining realistic expectations and effective communication are two very critical components.  Discussion will include exploration of the characteristics of a healthy relationship.  Tips for promoting positive environments and fruitful interactions will also be reviewed.  This seminar will be facilitated by a UM FSAP consultant.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Heart Health  Flyer
Miller Medical School campus:  Tuesday, February 19th, 12-1:00 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155
Coral Gables campus:  Wednesday, February 20th, 12-1:00 p.m., Whitten University Center, Room 245

This seminar, brought to you by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) in partnership with the American Heart Association, provides participants with information on 7 simple steps to improve overall cardiovascular health as well as an easy-to-use assessment tool to determine your personal heart score and a custom plan you need to start living your best life. Learn how to identify the steps you can begin implementing to prevent heart diseases and stroke today. This seminar will be facilitated by a representative from the American Heart Association. FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Optimizing Your Health through Proper Nutrition  Flyer
Coral Gables campus:  Tuesday, March 12th, 12-1:00 p.m., Whitten University Center, Room 245
Miller Medical School campus:  Wednesday, March 13th, 12-1:00 p.m., UM Hospital, Seminar Center, Room “C”

This seminar provides participants with guidelines for ways to incorporate a healthy eating plan into one’s goals for achieving optimal health.  If you are willing to unlearn what you have learned from years of misinformation and propaganda from the mass media, then you can follow very simple principles to eating that will put you in a state of optimal health.  If you eat a mostly whole-food, plant-based diet and follow a consistent and intense exercise program that includes cardiovascular and strengthening conditioning, then you will be healthy and free from chronic disease.  Our presenter is John E. Lewis, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Associate Director of the Medical Wellness Center.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Gaining Control of Emotional Eating  Flyer
Coral Gables campus:  Tuesday, March 19th, 12-1:00 p.m., McKnight Building, 2nd Floor Training Room
RSMAS campus:  Wednesday, March 20th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room
Miller Medical School campus:  Thursday, March 21th, 12-1:00 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155

This session is for those interested in developing awareness of the triggers which contribute to emotional eating and to identify strategies for decreasing this behavior.  We all eat when we are bored, happy, angry or sad, however if this is the main way one manages these emotions you might be engaging in emotional eating.  This type of eating often leads to eating too much, especially high calorie, sweet, fatty foods which sabotage weight loss efforts. The good news is that there many strategies one can use to manage and overcome this behavior.  This seminar will be facilitated by a UM FSAP consultant.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Relaxation Training  Flyer
Miller Medical School campus:  Tuesday, April 23rd, 12-1:00 p.m., UM Hospital, Seminar Center, Room “C”
Coral Gables campus:  Wednesday, April 24th, 12-1:00 p.m., Whitten University Center, Room 245
RSMAS campus:  Thursday, April 25th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room (Cancelled)

This training session is offered for those interested in building their capacity to consciously activate their body’s relaxation response.  The benefits of relaxation are more than simply a refreshed mind and rejuvenated spirit.  There are significant physical health benefits to relaxation!  Take a break from your busy workweek to join us in practicing this important skill.  This seminar will be facilitated by a UM FSAP consultant.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Foreclosure Prevention  Flyer
Coral Gables campus:  Tuesday, May, 7th, 12-1:00 p.m., McKnight Building, 2nd Floor Training Room
RSMAS campus:  Wednesday, May 8th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room
Miller Medical School campus:  Thursday, May 9th, 12-1:00 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155

This lunchtime seminar, offered through the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), will provide participants with the latest foreclosure prevention information available to homeowners facing foreclosure. Our presenter, Amelia Stringer-Gowdy, Special Projects Administrator with Miami-Dade County Housing Finance Authority will provide an overview of options available to those individuals who want to preserve their home and will discuss alternative programs for those who choose to explore other options. Information regarding HUD approved counseling agencies and federally funded foreclosure prevention programs will be provided. Participants will also review ways to protect themselves from common foreclosure rescue scams. FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.

Creating Resilience  Flyer
Miller Medical School campus:  Tuesday, May 14th, 12-1:00 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155
RSMAS campus:  Wednesday, May 15th, 12-1:00 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room
Coral Gables campus:  Thursday, May, 16th, 12-1:00 p.m., McKnight Building, 2nd Floor Training Room

This seminar provides participants with an understanding of ways to develop emotional fortitude and resilience.  Resilient individuals are adaptive and exhibit positive behaviors when faced with change, adversity, or trauma.  Discover ways to develop resilience to successfully weather life’s rapid changes and thrive in a challenging world.  This seminar will be facilitated by a University of Miami FSAP Consultant.  FSAP Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program.