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Navigating Life’s Curves ad Corners: Managing Change at Work, At Home and In-Between
Jerilyn Willin, Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Career transition, new technology, a new life direction...no matter what your age, situation or outlook, you've been touched by change. How can dealing with life's changes be less chaotic? What can you do to help yourself and others deal better with change? MORE >
Take positive steps to help others and yourself navigate through the rough patches in life at work and at home. Come: 1.) Explore the phases of change everyone experiences, 2.) Learn and share ideas/techniques to effectively deal with change, and 3.) Chart next steps to help you move forward through and to your new normal. -
Career and Job Search Strategies
Sander Marcus, Ph.D., Practice Leader, IIT Center for Research & Service
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
"What am I going to do when I grow up?" is a question we hear from people of all ages. The strategy for getting a job (interviewing, resumes, etc.) is always an important topic. Sander will provide an overview or address specific topics.
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Domestic Violence: Treating the Abuser
Rob Johnson, LCPC, Crossroads Counseling of Chicago
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
It is not widely recognized that the perpetrators of domestic violence need help. In Partner Abuse Intervention, participants learn skills for handling conflict. Rob will discuss the background, curriculum and outcome of this intervention.
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Natural Pain Control and Your Child’s Health
Paul Varnas, DC, DACBN, Holistic Chiropractor and Owner, Whole Health America
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Discover how to keep children off medication and antibiotics using natural, drug free ways to control your child’s pain.
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Second Act – Seminar for Breast Cancer Survivors
Pattie Cagney Sheehan, Owner, Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Pattie talks about early detection, how to do a proper self-breast exam, Medicare and insurance issues, and more. Second Act is Chicago's only accredited cancer recovery boutique.
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How Did We Get into this Mess?
Paco Aramburu, Broker, Touchstone Group Real Estate
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Paco will present a brief synopsis of the market factors that almost lead to the collapse of the entire banking system.
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The Real Estate Crisis
Paco Aramburu, Broker, Touchstone Group Real Estate
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
The talk focuses on what we can do to protect ourselves and take advantage of the “buyer’s market.”
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The Myths & Facts about Reverse Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Mike Wyrostek, Regional Account Manager, Reverse Mortgage Funding
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
As reverse mortgages grow in popularity, so have the misconceptions or myths about these unique loans. This presentation will review these myths, discuss the facts and go over the benefits a Reverse can have in keeping people financially secure through retirement.
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Safe Communities – Safe Kids
Dr. Michael Litow, Executive Director, The Education Center
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Dr. Litow addresses keeping schools a place for learning, not fear. He brings basic and reasonable insights into how each person can make a difference in our communities to keep students safe.
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Disinheriting Uncle Sam – Estate Planning for Illinois Residents
Laurence Kline, Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
With 40 years of experience, Kline explains how Illinois residents should plan their estates to minimize taxes, avoid probate and dispose of assets.