During the webinar the following points will be covered: 1) background on the benefits of regular physical activity and exercise relating to kidney function, 2) the impact current research is showing on exercising in helping to slow down kidney disease progression and 3) strategies for getting starting with a new exercise routine, along with tips to keep you motivated!

Joyology is the lifestyle that skillfully blends laughter, humor, and attitudes to help recover from difficulties and re-awaken the joy of being alive. During this webinar you will: 1) learn about joyology as a lifestyle, 2) discover ways to manage pain and 3) understand how laughter can help ease pain.

During this webinar, Amy Walters, PhD, Clinical Psychologist will discuss: 1) the psychological and emotional side effects of chronic illness on children and families, 2) how illness impacts different stages of childhood development, 3) common concerns reported by parents and children and 4) ways to support children and their families in coping with chronic illness.

During this webinar you will learn 1) the benefits of working, furthering your education, training, volunteering and remaining active, 2) how these benefits can increase the likelihood of receiving a kidney transplant and decrease depression and 3) about work incentives for Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicaid recipients.

The holiday season can be stressful when managing chronic kidney disease, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will explore how stress can affect our well-being along with coping tips for taking care of ourselves.

Print out the flier: color / black and white Presented by: Elizabeth Anderson, LCSW, DSW and Dale Lupu, MPH, PhD During this webinar you will learn: What is advance care planning and what are its benefits? (Hint: Gives you more control over your health care in the future, if you can’t speak for yourself. Eases conflict and guilt for family if they need to make decisions on your behalf.) What is shared-decision making and why is it important? (Hint: Helps you get the health care that best fits YOU. Helps you to be engaged and and have more control over your [...]

Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Jody L. Jones, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist May 27, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: Human emotions are complex, allowing for the presence of grief and joy at the same time. Joy is however you define it; there are no rules for how big or small a thing must be to bring joy. We all can practice strategies that give us access to joy, no matter what our circumstances. View the Recording: Dr. [...]

Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Maureen O’Reilly-Landry, Ph.D. January 27, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: How stress affects our emotions, bodies, and relationships Ways to Increase resilience and self-care Benefits for patients, families, caregivers, and health care staff View the Recording Maureen O’Reilly-Landry, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist/Psychoanalyst and couples therapist. She founded and is co-chair (with Dr. Patricia O’Gorman) of the APA’s Hospital, Healthcare, and Addiction Workers, Patients and Families working group. Former Director of Psychological [...]

Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Dr. Mana K. Ali Carter, PhD May 26, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn about: How to avoid disease burnout How to deal with uncertainty Coping with grief Building your resilience View the Recording Dr. Mana K. Ali Carter, PhD, is a rehabilitation psychologist at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, where she helps individuals cope with various physical and medical conditions to achieve optimal quality of life. She also serves as the Director of Training [...]