The holidays can be a time of joyful anticipation, as well as overwhelm from trying to do it all. Join this support group to discuss strategies to manage the many holiday expectations and demands on your time. Participation is anonymous. Virtual support groups are 30-minute group check-ins held monthly on a topic related to Stress, … Continue reading "Carebridge: Stress Check-In: Holiday Overwhelm"
The APP Peer Connection and Support Team and the Physician Peer Support Team are co-hosting a Wellness Walk at Cooper River on November 12th. Please join us for a fun, relaxing event and get some exercise and connect with others! No need to RSVP, just show up. Friendly pets are welcome!
We often have great expectations for the holidays. We imagine gathering by a fire with all of our extended family, laughing and sharing special moments. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Family gatherings can often bring stress instead of balance and peace. Learn tips to plan ahead for those anticipated times of uneasiness that often occur. … Continue reading "Carebridge: Approaching the Holidays: Creating Harmony"
Having a loved one with addiction can be heartbreaking, frustrating, and terrifying. Choosing how to support them can be confusing—the right choice is not always obvious. In this webinar, we will discuss recognizing signs of addiction and review choices of how to support your loved one. We will also review concepts such as enabling and … Continue reading "Carebridge: Supporting a Loved One with Substance Misuse"
“Mindful Mondays” are a drop-in meditation group open to all Cooper team members interested in learning how to live more presently in life. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. Brief meditations are facilitated by … Continue reading "Mindful Mondays"
Grief rituals help add an element of control during times fraught with uncertainty and loss. Join this support group to learn and discover helpful rituals for different types of losses. Participation is anonymous. Virtual support groups are 30-minute group check-ins held monthly on a topic related to Stress, Caregiving, Parenting, or Grief. Each discussion is … Continue reading "Carebridge: Grief/Loss Check-In: Using Grief Rituals to Help with Loss"
Join this experiential session to take a break from the worries and stresses of caregiving. Reduce negative self-judgment and experience self-compassion. Reap the benefits of being intentional in your care for your loved one and for yourself. Participation is anonymous. Virtual support groups are 30-minute group check-ins held monthly on a topic related to Stress, Caregiving, … Continue reading "Carebridge: Caregiving Check-In: Mindfulness Practices for Caregivers"
“Mindful Mondays” are a drop-in meditation group open to all Cooper team members interested in learning how to live more presently in life. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. Brief meditations are facilitated by … Continue reading "Mindful Mondays"
Speaker Update - John McGeehan, MD is a Professor of General Medicine at Cooper Medical School Rowan University and the Chair of our Medical Ethics Committee at Cooper University Health Care. Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH is a physician scientist, chief of medicine at Cooper, professor and chair of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, a … Continue reading "Schwartz Rounds: The Science of Compassion and Why it Matters"
Whether it’s parenting or helping a disabled loved one, caring for someone else can overwhelm even the most resilient person. Fortunately, if you’re a caregiver struggling with stress, you’re not alone. Participate in this monthly support group to learn steps every caregiver can take to preserve their own emotional health and wellbeing. Participation is anonymous. … Continue reading "Carebridge: Caregiver Support"
“Mindful Mondays” are a drop-in meditation group open to all Cooper team members interested in learning how to live more presently in life. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. Brief meditations (5-10 minutes) are … Continue reading "Mindful Mondays"
Even though grief is a natural reaction to loss, it can be an intense and unpredictable emotion. While your experience with grief is unique to you, there are some common strategies that may help you cope as you continue to heal. Participate in this monthly support group to learn more about the stages of grief, … Continue reading "Carebridge: Grief & Loss"
