Employee Assistance Program's Lunch and Learn Offerings

Join us for an informative session hosted by EAP with the Department of Health, focusing on cervical cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Participants will learn about risk factors, the HPV vaccine, and screening guidelines. The session will also introduce the new self-collection sampling method for women who may be hesitant to undergo screening due to past fears, discomfort, or trauma. The Cancer Services Program is available to assist you or your loved ones in managing cervical cancer.

Date: Monday, January 12
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a session with Jorge Hernandez from the Association of Financial Educators (AFE). Learn practical tools and guidance to control your financial future.
Participants will learn to create personalized financial plans, prepare for uncertainties, and make informed decisions supporting lasting confidence and security.

Agenda Highlights:
• Financial Planning – Build your roadmap for short- and long-term goals
• Protection – Safeguard your income and assets
• Wealth Accumulation – Save, invest, and grow your wealth
• Retirement Planning – Prepare for a secure future
• Estate Planning – Preserve your legacy
• Business Planning – Strengthen and sustain your success

Date: January 21st
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), in partnership with CDPHP, is pleased to offer a calming and sensory-centered mindfulness experience to support your overall well-being.

Join us for a transformative workshop presented by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Carly Samach, who will guide participants in using sound, touch, and other senses to practice mindfulness. The session will conclude with a relaxing guided mindfulness meditation.

Date: Please preregister by January 27th
Time: 12 PM
Virtual Session
We must have at least 10 registered participants to hold this program.


We hope you will join EAP and CDPHP for this opportunity to pause, reset, and build practical skills for everyday calm.

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in an event, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs

Join EAP for an overview of the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research, and FDA-approved treatments. Presented by Mark Napierkowski, Program Outreach Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association.

Date: February 18th at
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in an event, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is pleased to host the Department of Health for an informative and empowering session on Colon Cancer Awareness.

This presentation will emphasize the importance of early detection, common warning signs, screening guidelines, and practical steps you can take to lower your risk. Colon cancer is increasing in New York, and knowing your risk can save your life. We invite you to join us and learn how proactive care today can support your long-term health and well-being.

Date: March 3rd
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom


If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at bhealthy@binghamton.edu or EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Discover what the latest research says about the impact of weight on health. This session explores a sustainable approach to support health and wellbeing at any size.

Date: March 11
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at bhealthy@binghamton.edu or EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join EAP for Keep It Safe, an important financial protection workshop presented by Jorge Hernandez.
Jorge will cover key ways to safeguard your finances, including:

• How FDIC protects you
• Guard identity theft and elder abuse
• Types of insurance as a risk-management tool
• Preparing for unexpected events and emergencies

Date: April 1st
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

We hope you’ll join us for this informative session designed to help you protect what matters most.


If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at bhealthy@binghamton.edu or EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join EAP and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a thoughtful Lunch and Learn designed to help you understand and support individuals coping with a recent suicide loss. This one-hour program provides practical guidance, key information, and resources to help create more compassionate and supportive environments.
Participants will learn to:

• Understand suicide as a complex health issue
• Recognize the impact on survivors
• Offer supportive, appropriate responses
• Connect survivors with helpful resources
Developed by the AFSP National Loss & Healing Council, this program reflects AFSP’s commitment to inclusive and compassionate care.
Date: April 29th
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at bhealthy@binghamton.edu or EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join us for a session on how our environment affects well-being. The workshop covers indoor air quality issues such as mold, asbestos, ventilation, and hidden hazards, offering guidance on recognizing risks, reducing exposure, and creating safer spaces. Small steps at home or at work can protect health. Learn what to look for, when to act, and where to get support.


Date: May 6th
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs

Join EAP for an informative session highlighting the latest developments in Alzheimer’s treatment. Learn about new FDA-approved therapies, emerging research, and what these advances mean for individuals and caregivers, presented by Mark Napierkowski, Program Outreach Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association.

Date: June 3rd
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in an event, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join us for an inspiring Lunch & Learn on redefining what balance really means.

Our presenter, Jennifer Bobzien, brings a real-life perspective to the conversation. In addition to her role on campus as Associate Director of Transportation and Parking Services, Jennifer is a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer with nearly 30 years of experience, a mother of two, a former small business owner, and an active volunteer. She balances career, fitness, family, and personal passions by focusing on mindset, priorities, and intention.
Jennifer believes there’s no such thing as “I don’t have time” — only how we choose to use it. This session will leave you motivated to rethink balance and create space for what matters most.
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days' advance notice of your equal access needs.

Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a session with Jorge Hernandez from the Association of Financial Educators (AFE). Learn to understand the actual costs of renting and owning, when to buy, and how to avoid predatory lending. Whether renting your first apartment or buying a home, gain tools to make confident, financial decisions.

Agenda Highlights:
• Identify initial and ongoing housing costs.
• Compare renting and owning a home.
• Recognize signs of predatory lending.

Date: December 17th
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for this session led by Jorge Hernandez from the Association of Financial Educators (AFE). Learn practical strategies to manage debt, control your budget, and make confident financial decisions. It covers recognizing signs of debt distress, prioritizing payments, understanding your FICO score, and finding trustworthy resources for lasting financial stability while avoiding costly “quick fix” solutions.

Agenda Highlights:
• Recognizing signs of debt distress
• Creating and managing a realistic budget
• Prioritizing payments and restructuring debt
• Understanding your FICO score and why it matters
• Accessing reliable financial resources
• Avoiding the “quick fix” trap

Date: December 3rd
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in an event, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Learn about the latest research on how lifestyle choices can support brain and body health as you age. This session will explore evidence-based insights in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and help you incorporate these recommendations into your own plan for healthy aging.

Hosted by: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Presenter: Mark Napierkowski, Community Engagement Manager, Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York

Date: November 12
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Our community and social networks are seen as determinants of well-being across several branches of psychology. Join this interactive session to discover the significance of building connections and fostering community while also making new connections!

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Hosted by the EAP Office in partnership with the Department of Health

Join us for an informative and empowering session presented by the Department of Health on breast cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Learn about risk factors, screening guidelines, and the latest resources available to support you or a loved one.

This session will provide practical tips for self-exams, navigating screenings, accessing local support services, and learning if you qualify for free breast cancer screenings through the Broome County Health Department. Whether you’re looking to learn more for yourself, a family member, or a friend, this presentation will offer valuable information to help you take charge of your health.

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Human beings are wired for connection. Our relationships and community play a significant role in our well-being and mental health. Join this virtual workshop for a discussion on building support networks, fostering connections, and understanding the importance of community.

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join EAP for an informative session with Connor Lawless, the Health Program Director of Broome County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Plus Program (CLPPP+) and Immunization Action Plan (IAP). Holding degrees in Neuroscience and Biomedical Anthropology, Connor will clearly explain:

• How vaccines train and strengthen your immune system
• Why specific COVID-19 and flu strains were chosen for this season
• What local and national data say about vaccine effectiveness and hospitalizations
• How doses are tracked for safety throughout the rollout
• Why staying up to date on vaccinations protects you and those around you

Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join us to learn how to take a more active role in your health and make better healthcare decisions for yourself or your family. We’ll cover the keys to medical self-care, including an overview of preventive care recommendations, how to prepare and make the most of your next appointment with your doctor, and when you should access urgent or emergency care.

All employees are welcome. CDPHP® members can earn CDPHP Life Points®Rewards for attending.

Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 12 PM
New Zoom Link: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

Registration Link:
https://cdphp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hQHCmFrwQwGyGtRMeUJIww#/registration

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. Please provide us at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Learn the basics of credit, how to access your credit report, what makes up your credit score, what lenders are looking for when they evaluate credit, and more.
Presented in collaboration with Visions Federal Credit Union!

This event will take place on April 15th from 12-1pm via Zoom https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

Building a budget to afford your wants and needs, build a savings plan and meeting financial goals.
Presented in collaboration with Visions Federal Credit Union!
This event will take place on April 8th, at noon, via Zoom
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

Everything you need to know about selecting a financial institution. The difference between credit unions and banks, products, and services offered, and what you need to get started.

Date: Thursday, April 3
Location: Zoom
Time: 12 PM

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Join us for an engaging and informative session exploring Emergent Trends and Youth Gambling,
focusing on the connection between youth and community influencers, as well as strategies for prevention and awareness.

Date: February 13
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

What You'll Learn
The connection between youth gambling and the role of community influencers.
Defining problem gambling
How Changes in technology are reshaping gambling Behaviors
Insights into online gambling opportunities and their impact
Why youth are considered a special population
Recognizing warning signs of problem gambling
Preventative actions to address these challenges

Presenter: Katie Mibaum is the Team Leader for the Finger Lakes Problem Gambling Resource Center. She has a passion for raising awareness of problem gambling and reducing the stigma surrounding addictions. Katie is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and Albany Law School.

Pick up our tips on how to plan, budget, and save for your holidays –
bringing you less stress and more enjoyment throughout the year!
These tips are great for other big events, too!

Date: November 12
Time: 12PM
Location: Zoom

Join BUDS dietitian, Julie Lee, for a review of the research supporting the correlation between certain dietary and lifestyle patterns and greater longevity. Learn about the key common behaviors that the world’s highest centenarian populations share and practical ways that you can incorporate them into your own lifestyle.

Date: November 19
Time: 12 PM
Location: Zoom

Learn the basics of credit, how to access your credit report,
what makes up your credit score, what lenders are looking for
when they evaluate credit, and more.

**For faculty and staff**

Date: October 31
Time: 12pm
Location: Zoom

Stress is something that is unavoidable. Stress can be positive and negative. Stress can impact how we feel and function. Stress can also lead to burnout. In this webinar you will learn strategies to assist with stress and prevent burnout

Attendees will take away:
- An understanding of stress and its impact on functioning
- How to prevent burnout and what to do when you feel burned out
- A review of self-help strategies
- Resources for additional support

This event will take place via Zoom, on October 29th at noon.

Resilience has been defined as the ability to bounce back from challenges or setbacks. Resilience is not something that people are born with or without, but instead is something that can be developed through adopting some new behaviors. We will discuss some of those behaviors in this workshop.

This event will take place via Zoom on October 24th from 12-1pm

Stand with Me, and Assistance Dog Team Training organization will be offering a session that provides employees with an understanding of what a service animal is, what public access rights individuals with services animals have, what is and isn't a service animal, and ettiquette and responsibilities around service animals.
This session is provided by Stand with Me, in partnership with the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, and will be provided in person in room UUW 324 from 12-1pm.

Please note, while this event does take place during the lunch hour, we are not able to provide lunch, so please BYOL!
It is also important to note that there will be a service dog at this event, if you are unable to attend due to allergies or any other reason, please reach out for a copy of the presentation.

We've known, for centuries that the health of our brain and body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insight on how lifestyle choices may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about what research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement can tell us, and use hands on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging! This is a two part series, which will allow us to take a deeper dive on these important topics!

This event will take place Via Zoom on October 1st at noon.

We've known, for centuries that the health of our brain and body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insight on how lifestyle choices may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about what research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement can tell us, and use hands on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging! This is a two part series, which will allow us to take a deeper dive on these important topics!

This event will take place Via Zoom on September 24th at noon.

Introductory concepts including money management, establishing and
sticking to a budget, maximizing credit opportunities, ways to avoid debt,
and an overview of investment options

Date: September 18
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Navigating mental health challenges can be tough, and the thought of reaching out for help—especially through a virtual platform—might feel overwhelming. If you're not able to find an in-person therapist, and you're considering virtual therapy, this Lunch and Learn may help you to understand how to navigate the TalkSpace platform.
Your mental health is important, and TalkSpace could be a tool that allows you to prioritize your mental health ~ Come see what it's about!
*Talkspace is a virtual platform that is covered by the NYSHIP Empire Plan's Behavioral Health carrier Carelon.

This event will take place via Zoom, on September 17th at noon.

Learn how to maximize the benefits of our Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program. This session will guide you through the available options, from free East Gym access during certain hours to discounted premium services

Date: September 16
Time:12pm
Location: zoom

In this workshop, we discuss the benefits of being “mindful”, or as some have described it, "living in the present." Additionally, we discuss barriers to being mindful, and some strategies we can follow as we eliminate those things adding stress to our lives.

This event will take place via Zoom on September 12th from 12-1pm

In this workshop, we will focus on changing our perspective on stress in our lives. The focus will be on recognizing our currently held beliefs around stress in our lives, and how those beliefs may be impacting our coping abilities and overall wellness. Practical strategies for changes we can make in our lives to live a more hopeful and optimistic life, while learning how to embrace and tackle the challenges we face, will be shared.

Date: September 11
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Join us for an insightful session, with Tri City Hearing, on the importance of preventative hearing screenings for employees of all ages. This session will equip you with the knowledge to recognize early signs of hearing issues and understand the long-term benefits of early intervention. Learn how regular screenings can contribute to overall well-being and productivity.

This event will take place via Zoom on September 10th from 12-1pm
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96562130047

We spend a lot of time at our desks, so why not make the most of it? In this session, we'll share simple yet effective tips on how to make your workspace more ergonomic. After, we will guide you through a straightforward 'deskercise' routine designed to alleviate tension and improve mobility, right from the comfort of your desk. Let's make your office a happier and healthier place!

This session is presented by Campus Recreation and the Employee Assistance Program, with support from Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University.

Presenters:
Alison Helmetsie, PT, DPT - physical therapist, ergonomics consultant, and Systems Science PhD student at Binghamton University
Victor Ramirez, Fitness and Wellness, Campus Recreation, Binghamton University

12-1p.m. Monday, September 9

Identify common financial stressors that you may be able to avoid. You’ll also learn helpful tactics for navigating stressful situations and steps to take towards good financial standing. Presented by Lucy A. Spena, M.S. Ed. the Financial Wellness Officer with Visions Federal Credit Union. Join us on Zoom to lower your financial stress!

Date: August 29th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom