Cooper's Compassion & Resiliency Experience (C.A.R.E.) Program

Carebridge: Parenting Check-In: Pausing for a Purpose
2023-11-01 15:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Support Group
Being a parent likely means that you are quite busy. It’s easy to feel stretched and not give your child the attention that they want or need. Participate in this session to learn strategies to implement “purposeful pauses” to become more intentional in your engagements with your child or teen. 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 led by an expert. Registration link may be used to access recording of live event.
Visit November Carebridge Sessions – Weekly Rounds (cooperhealth.org) for more information and to register.

Cooper Advanced Practice Provider Symposium
2023-11-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
This year’s Cooper Advanced Practice Provider Symposium features an array of topics that will help guide practitioners through our ever-evolving health care landscape. In addition to a full day of presentations, attendees have plenty of opportunities to view poster presentations and network with their peers.
This year’s keynote speaker is Justin Schweitzer, DO, Medical Director for LGBTQ+ Health and Primary Care, Cooper University Health Care, who will discuss inclusive medicine.
Closing speakers are Kelly Gilrain, PhD, Director of Behavioral Medicine, and Alexa Hays, PhD, Hospital Medicine, Cooper University Health Care, who will discuss wellness and self-care.
The symposium will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
The target audience is advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, CRNAs), RNs, nurse educators, and students from across the region.
Continuing education units will be awarded.
To register, visit https://events.cooperhealth.org/

Mindful Mondays
2023-11-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Conference Center at Main Hospital
“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 C.A.R.E. Team members.
No experience necessary to participate. Sessions are drop in and no cost.
Date: Monday, 11/6/23
Time: 10-10:30am
Location: Main Hospital Conference Center, CC105

Carebridge: Stress Check-In: Holiday Overwhelm
2023-11-08 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Support Group
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, Caregiving, Parenting, or Grief. Each discussion is led by an expert. Registration link may be used to access recording of live event.
Visit November Carebridge Sessions – Weekly Rounds (cooperhealth.org) for more information and to register.

APP Wellness Walk
2023-11-12 08:30 - 10:30 | Cooper River Park, 5300 N Park Drive, Pennsauken TWP, New Jersey, 08109
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!

Carebridge: Approaching the Holidays: Creating Harmony
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
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.
Live Webinars: A one-hour monthly training on a variety of mental health, work-life, and wellbeing topics. Presentation slides will
be emailed to all participants following the event. Registration link may be used to access recording of live event.

Carebridge: Supporting a Loved One with Substance Misuse
2023-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
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 codependency. You will walk away from this webinar with a clearer idea of how to support both yourself and your loved one.
Starting November 1st, this webinar is available on CarebridgeNow.com

Mindful Mondays
2023-11-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Conference Center at Main Hospital
“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 C.A.R.E. Team members.
No experience necessary to participate. Sessions are drop in and no cost.
Date: Monday, 11/20/23
Time: 10-10:30am
Location: Main Hospital Conference Center, CC105

Carebridge: Grief/Loss Check-In: Using Grief Rituals to Help with Loss
2023-11-21 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Support Group
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 led by an expert. Registration link may be used to access recording of live event.
Visit November Carebridge Sessions – Weekly Rounds (cooperhealth.org) for more information and to register.

Carebridge: Caregiving Check-In: Mindfulness Practices for Caregivers
2023-11-30 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Support Group
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, Parenting, or Grief. Each discussion is led by an expert. Registration link may be used to access recording of live event.
Visit November Carebridge Sessions – Weekly Rounds (cooperhealth.org) for more information and to register.
