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7th Annual Work/Life Conference for U-M Staff
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The Sheraton Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk Avenue, Ann Arbor

Conference Schedule
(The schedule is tentative and may be revised.)

Registration/Morning Snack/Exhibit Tables Open
8:15-9:00 a.m.

Opening Session
9:00-10:15 a.m.

Introduction and Welcome

Keynote address:
Always Change a Losing Game: You Have More Control Than You Think
David Posen, M.D., Physician and Stress Specialist/Consultant

In our busy, fast-paced world, most people are feeling overloaded and stressed. It’s easy to blame this on external pressures, but we often add to the problem by trying to do too much.  Identifying stress-prone personality traits and belief systems, Dr. Posen will explore these “losing games” and offer some strategies and solutions. In his warm and entertaining style, he will also discuss the problems of too little sleep and too much caffeine. 

David Posen graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School and was a family physician for 17 years before specializing in stress management and lifestyle counseling in 1985. Also known as Doc.Calm, David speaks widely to education, government, business and professional groups across North America and is the author of three best-selling books. His latest, The Little Book of Stress Relief, has been translated into six languages and is being sold around the world. 

 

Break/Morning Snack/Exhibit Tables Open
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Block 1 Sessions
10:30-11:45 a.m.

  1. The Work-Life Balancing Act
    David Posen, M.D., Physician and Stress Specialist/Consultant (our keynote presenter)        
       
  2. Innovating “You”
    Mary Ceccanese, Trainer Affiliate, Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, U-M Ross School of Busines

  3. Being a Parent When Your Child Isn’t a Child
    Nic Cooper, Ed.D., L.P.C., L.M.S.W., Faculty, Teacher Preparation Program, Baker College; therapist, Still Waters Counseling, Saline; state director of the Schools to Watch program

  4. Three Ways to Accelerate Debt Reduction and Cut Interest
    Kathryn Greiner, Accredited Financial Counselor, Director of Credit Education, U-M Credit Union

  5. Yoga
    Wendy Dolen, M.S., Wellness Coordinator, MHealthy, Health and Well Being Services


Lunch/Exhibit Tables Open
12:00-1:00 p.m.

Block 2 Sessions
1:00-2:15 p.m.

  1. Panel – Positive Management in Action: A Discussion with Work/Life Champion SupervisorsModerator: Jennie McAlpine, Director of Work/Life Programs

    Panelists/award winners: Olidia Thomas, Health Center Manager, Briarwood Family Practice; Sandra Iaderosa, Clinical Social Work Manager, UMHS; Jose Diaz, Research Investigator, Vascular Surgery, Medical School; and Dennis Grimard, Managing Director – LNF, College of Engineering

  2. What’s In Your Sandwich? 10 Ingredients for Career Success
    Jocelyn Giangrande, M.A., S.P.H.R., C.C.D.P., President & Founder of SASHE, LLC

  3. Planning for Retirement – You Can Start Today!
    Pamela Capstick, Benefits Administrator, UHR

  4. How to Resolve Resentment for a Happier Ever After
    Annie Zirkel, L.P.C, Practice How

  5. Abs & Back
    Diana Rose, M.S., Health Educator, MHealthy


Break/Afternoon Snack/Exhibit Tables Open
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Block 3 Sessions
2:30-3:45 p.m.

  1. Making the Most of What You’ve Got: The Path to Positive Aging
    Helen Kales, M.D., Associate Professor and Director, Section of Geriatric Psychiatry, U-M; Research Scientist, VA Center for Clinical Management Research; Research Scientist, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center; Director, U-M Program for Positive Aging, a multidisciplinary effort to improve emotional wellness in later life

  2. Seven Skills that Give You the Extra Edge
    Deborah Orlowski, Ph.D., Senior Learning Specialist, U-M Human Resource Development

  3. Panel – Fatherhood: Balancing Work and Family from a Dad’s Perspective
    Moderator: Janell Kilgore, Faculty and Staff Counselor, U-M Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP)

    Panelists: Ron Dick, Associate Director of Academic HR; Andrew Greifer, Faculty and Staff Counselor, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP); Irfan Bhabhrawala, Associate University Registrar; Darrell Washington, Senior Human Resource Representative; Matt Snyder, Human Resource Communication Specialist, HR Strategy and Planning; James Piazza, Lean Coach, Lean for Clinical Redesign CQI

  4. Building Your Reservoir: Cultivating Positive Energy to Manage Stress
    John Sonnega, Program Manager, Thrive!, MHealthy

  5. Sports Conditioning
    Brad Gebauer, M.S., A.C.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coordinator, MHealthy