Health Bites
Health Bites
Upcoming Events
*Select and register for the session(s) you'd like to attend below. You'll receive the Zoom link via email upon registration.
September 8, 2026
Transitioning Back: Returning to Routine
Chelsea Peckham | Child Care Council Inc.
This workshop outlines the challenges that exist for children and families after time away from childcare or school. Returning to routine can be difficult. Participants will hear about the developmental capacities children have for change and transition, and be presented with concrete examples of strategies to support individual children and family routines as they get ready for being away from home in the fall. The power of understanding development, supporting children, and the strength of togetherness will align to give you the tools you need to make this transition more successful!
October 13, 2026
Chronic Pain and Emotion Focused Therapies
Douglas Guiffrida, PhD, LMHC | Warner School of Education University of Rochester
Chronic pain is an epidemic that affects nearly 30% of the global population, which is more than those affected by heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined. Despite technological advances in medical imaging, pharmaceuticals, injections, and surgeries, chronic pain continues to be among the fastest growing, most debilitating, and expensive medical conditions in the world. Cutting-edge neuroscience research now indicates the brain plays a powerful role in both the causes and cures of many forms of chronic pain. In this workshop participants will learn about empirically-supported mind/body and emotion-focused therapies that provide potential to heal chronic pain.
November 10, 2026
Strong Through the Transition: Musculoskeletal Health in Perimenopause & Menopause
Sarah Tirimacco, DC, EMBA | Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic
This workshop explores how perimenopause and menopause impact the musculoskeletal system, including changes in bone density, muscle mass, joint health, recovery, and overall physical function. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of both the physical and emotional effects of this life stage, along with evidence-informed strategies to support strength, mobility, resilience, and long-term wellness through movement, exercise, recovery, and lifestyle interventions.
December 8, 2026
Communication that Shapes Culture
Michelle Lewis, MSEd | University of Rochester Medicine
Communication that Shapes Culture is a practical and engaging workshop focused on how everyday communication shapes trust, teamwork, accountability, and workplace culture. Through relatable examples and simple coaching tools, participants will explore strategies for setting clear expectations, responding to emotions productively, balancing dignity with standards, and giving feedback in ways that strengthen relationships and performance. Presented by Michelle Lewis from the Office of Patient Experience and ICARE Commitment, this session will leave attendees with immediately applicable skills to support healthier communication and stronger team culture across the workplace.
January 12, 2027
Boundaries Without Guilt: How to Protect Your Time, Energy, and Relationships
Ivanna Colangelo, LMFT | Ivanna Colangelo Marriage & Family Therapy
Healthy boundaries are essential for emotional wellbeing, communication, stress management, and relationship health. Yet many people struggle to identify where their responsibilities end and someone else’s begin. In this webinar, licensed marriage and family therapist Ivanna Colangelo will explore both interpersonal boundaries (with partners, coworkers, family, and friends) and internal boundaries, including the relationship we have with our own emotions, expectations, self-talk, and people-pleasing tendencies.
February 9, 2027
Food Myths and Social Media
Karlee Bushnell, RD, CDN | Pearls of Nutrition
This workshop will explore common food myths, often seen on social media websites, and debunk them with evidence-based nutrition information. You should walk away feeling more educated and with increased social media literacy to better navigate nutrition information seen online.
March 9, 2027
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Kelly Conlon | Autism Up
This workshop helps employers and staff better understand autism and how to create a workplace where autistic employees can be successful. Participants will learn practical ways to improve communication, support different working styles, make simple workplace adjustments, and build a more inclusive team. The workshop provides real-world strategies that can be put into practice right away to help both employees and organizations succeed.
April 13, 2027
NetSmartz: Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians and Communities
Nicole Mendicino, BSW | The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
This workshop was created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The National Center's mission is to: find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, prevent future victimization. NetSmartz is a safety program that: teaches children ages 5 to 17 about how to make better choices online and become responsible digital citizens, guides parents in protecting their children online, offers a variety of free resources, including games, videos, and classroom lessons. We will cover the nuances of a variety of online risks such as inappropriate content, online privacy and enticement, sexting, sextortion, and cyberbullying. You will leave this workshop with tips on how to talk about the risks at every age.
May 11, 2027
From Conflict to Connection: Practical Gottman Tools for Healthier Relationships in Every Area of Life
Nicole Mendicino, BSW | Compass Rose Health
This interactive webinar offers practical tools drawn from Gottman Couples Therapy to help participants improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and strengthen relationships at home, at work, and in the community. Attendees will learn to recognize common patterns that create disconnection, including the “Four Horsemen,” and will be introduced to healthier responses that support repair, emotional awareness, and stronger everyday connection. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can begin using right away.
June 8, 2027
High-Masking Autism - What Neurodivergent Folks Wish You Knew
Sarah Beren, LCAT | Spotted Rabbit Creative Arts Therapy
Autism is far more common that we realize and although we have more services than ever to support individuals, many are still falling through the cracks. This workshop will cover what high-masking, high-functioning, or low-needs autism is and how it shows up in kids and adults. We’ll also cover some neurodivergent approved ways to support high-masking folks as patients, colleagues, and family with lots of time for questions!