Current Programs

For Faculty, Staff and their Immediate Family Members

December Programs

Mindfully Managing Holiday Stress 

Presented by Colleen McGuire, LCSW (she, her)
Wednesday, December 3, 12 – 12:30 pm via Zoom Recording Available  

Holidays can be stressful, often disrupting our connection to their true meaning. Mindfulness helps us pause and realign our holiday approach with our core values. In this workshop, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of the season, practice being present amid busyness, and reflect on what matters most. We’ll engage in meditation and set intentions for the coming weeks.

Navigating Change: How to Adapt with Resilience 

Presented by Tom Freeman, Director of Organizational Experiences at Headspace
Thursday, December 11, 12-12:45 pm via Zoom Recording Available

In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll learn how to adapt to change and the mixed emotions that can accompany it, as well as how mindfulness can support you in managing everyday stress and build resilience. 
 
We’ll also explore the Change Curve to better understand our emotions in the midst of change, as well as provide a curated selection of exercises to help guide your journey. Navigating Change: How to Adapt with Resilience 

Tom Freeman is Director of Organizational Experiences at Headspace. With a Master’s in Business Psychology, he joined Headspace in 2012 and has led HR, learning, culture, and research efforts. In 2018, he founded the Organizational Experiences Team to develop mindfulness and mental health training for enterprise clients. A certified coach and experienced speaker on workplace well-being, Tom is based in LA and enjoys drumming and live music. 

January Programs

Coping Conversations    

with Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, Marsh Chapel (she, her) and Sarah Henderson, LICSW, Faculty & Staff Assistance Office (she, her)
Wednesday, January 14, 12-1 pm via Zoom, Register Here 

The start of a new year often brings shifting priorities, increased expectations, and pressure to “start strong.” This interactive workshop provides practical strategies participants can use to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain well-being amid personal and workplace demands. Participants will discuss and share simple coping tools and techniques for navigating change and uncertainty. You’ll leave with actionable practices to support a steadier and more productive start to the year.  

Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses 

Presented by Fidelity via Zoom Register Here   Thursday, January 22, 12-1pm via Zoom 

In this Fidelity presentation, learn how to assess spending and take control of a budget. Consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understand ways Fidelity can help. 

Coping with the Emotional Rollercoaster of Separation and Divorce 

Presented by Catharine Blake, LICSW (she, her)  Tuesday, January 27, 12-1pm via Zoom, Register Here

This presentation helps individuals navigate the emotional and practical challenges of divorce with a focus on mindset and self-empowerment. It outlines the stages of grief, key coping strategies, and the identity shifts that follow a marriage’s end, including rebuilding social ties and routines. It also addresses parenting through divorce and effective co-parenting to reduce conflict and support children. Overall, it promotes a proactive, future-focused approach to moving through divorce with resilience and clarity.

Catharine Blake, LICSW specializes in helping families navigate divorce and co-parenting. She is a rostered Guardian Ad Litem, Co-Parenting Mediator and Divorce Coach.   

Watch Recordings of Past FSAO Programs

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation ( e.g. ASL Interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation CART), please email fsao@bu.edu. Please submit requests for accommodations as soon as possible.

Recommended Webinars and Presentations from Other Trusted Sources

McLean’s Mental Health Webinar series