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CSEAP Webinars - Fall/Winter 2025

See end of this live document for additional CSEAP professional development updates.

Join CSEAP and our partner organizations for upcoming webinar presentations. For more information, visit Attend a CSEAP Webinar. All presentations and programs listed below are live webinars. Currently, CSEAP does not record its webinars. This is a live document that may change; please check this document or our website periodically for updates. Except where attendance is limited to 16 to 20 participants, CSEAP-hosted webinars can typically accommodate 50 to 100 attendees. CSEAP may cancel webinars when less than 10 employees register to attend. Registration for CSEAP webinars close 24 to 36hrs prior to start time and typically accept up to 100 registrants per webinar unless otherwise stated.

CSEAP live webinars are intended for state employees only and for those state employees who are in attendance at the time/date of the webinar. Due to privacy concerns, CSEAP does not permit attendance of AI agents or other passive or active transcription or recording tools or products at our webinars with the exception of platform-available captioning or live captioning service. CSEAP webinars are offered on platforms that provide user-enabled captioning for accessibility and convenience. For live closed captioning or to otherwise request an accommodation, contact amy.aguilar@state.co.us.

 

Live Webinars - November 2025

Date & TimeTitle, Host, & RegistrationDescription
Wed Nov 12, 2025 10am - 11:30am

Register for Devices, Anxiety & Relationships

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP
(Presenter: Janeen Haller-Abernethy)

The CSEAP speaker will highlight the costs of excessive device use and reliance on devices for communication and entertainment. Speaker will discuss “fighting” over text, constant tracking (of family members, news, social media posts, etc.), and strategies for using devices for “good.” In addition, the speaker will discuss device ‘allowances’ and device or app ‘breaks’.
Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 at 11am-11:45am

Register for College Invest: 
Saving for College with a 529 Plan

Hosted & presented by Kaylynn Hemlock of CollegeInvest

In this webinar, you’ll learn how a CollegeInvest 529 account can help you save for educational expenses like college, trade schools, and apprenticeships — and how to take advantage of tax-free earnings. This opportunity will allow you to use tax-advantaged savings plans to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, and even yourself!
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 10 am-10:45 am

Register for Intro to CSEAP - Your EAP & Wellbeing Benefits

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP
(Presenter: Meta Sarmiento)

New to the State or have never looked into your Employee Assistance Program? Learn more about CSEAP services including counseling, consultation, coaching, and mediation. The speaker will also highlight available mental health resources through our state health insurance programs.
Tues, Nov 18, 2025 at 9:00am-10:30am

Register for Coping with Holiday Grief & Stress

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP
(Presenter: Natalie Neumann)

Why do we experience a resurgence of grief associated with recent or past losses during holiday seasons? And, why might we feel overwhelmed during times of celebration? Join this webinar to learn more about grief and stress experienced during times when we’re expected to feel joy. Your presenter will also offer tips and strategies for coping through the holidays.
Tues, Nov 18, 2025 8:30am - 2:30pm

Mental Health First Aid

Hosted by Cigna

Email: ColoradoWellness@Cignahealthcare.com to register.

Mental Health First Aid teaches us to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training gives us the skills we need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with appropriate care.

Mental Health First Aid Topics:
• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma
• Psychosis
• Substance Use disorders

To be certified, you will be required to complete two hours
of self-paced online pre-work and a six-hour instructor led virtual session.

Live Webinars - December 2025

Date & TimeTitle, Host, & RegistrationDescription
Tues, Dec 2, 2025 at 10am and 2pm

Hosted & presented by Aaron Minor of the The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA)

Register for Planning for Long-Term Cares at 10am or

Register for Planning for Long-Term Care at 2pm

The need for long-term care (LTC) services becomes more prevalent every day and will only continue to do so in the future. 

Attend this webinar to learn:
 

  • What exactly is LTC and why is it becoming more common?
  • What are the different care options and how much do they  each cost?
  • Why LTC planning should be a part of your retirement planning
  • How to qualify for Medicaid and why that shouldn’t be your first solution
  • How to protect your assets and pension benefits
    The insurance options on the market and which one is right for you

Note that CSEAP collaborates with SOFA as a courtesy service to state employees. The advice and information provided by SOFA or any SOFA-affiliated speaker is not reviewed, endorsed, nor recommended by CSEAP or by the State of Colorado as your employer. Consider working with a licensed and regulated professional of your choosing

Wed, Dec 3, 2025 11am-12:15pm

Register for Journaling for Joy: 
Imagery and Poetic Freewriting

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP
(Presenter: Meta Sarmiento)

Journaling is a tool that can be beneficial to mental health and wellbeing because it allows you to reflect and organize thoughts. There are many ways to journal. In this webinar, we specifically explore imagery when intentionally focused on positive memories. 

We’ll learn the basics of Imagery, explore joyful moments, and freewrite. No pressure to share, but highly encouraged!
Wed Dec 10, 2025 12pm - 1pm

Register for Depression and Anxiety Management Strategies:
Collaborative Webinar with State of Health

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP and State of Health
(Presenter: Janeen Haller-Abernethy)

CSEAP presenters will provide information on strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and supporting overall wellbeing.
Thurs, Dec 11 , 2025 at 12pm-12:45pm

Register for College Invest: Saving for College with a 529 Plan

Hosted & presented by Kaylynn Hemlock of CollegeInvest

In this webinar, you’ll learn how a CollegeInvest 529 account can help you save for educational expenses like college, trade schools, and apprenticeships — and how to take advantage of tax-free earnings. This opportunity will allow you to use tax-advantaged savings plans to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, and even yourself!
Thurs, Dec 11, 2025 8:30am - 2:30pm

Mental Health First Aid

Hosted by Cigna

Email: ColoradoWellness@Cignahealthcare.com to register.

Mental Health First Aid teaches us to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training gives us the skills we need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with appropriate care.

Mental Health First Aid Topics:
• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma
• Psychosis
• Substance Use disorders

To be certified, you will be required to complete two hours
of self-paced online pre-work and a six-hour instructor led virtual session.

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 at 12:30pm -2 pm

Register for Coping with Holiday Grief & Stress

Hosted & Presented by CSEAP
(Presenter: Natalie Neumann)

Why do we experience a resurgence of grief associated with recent or past losses during holiday seasons? And, why might we feel overwhelmed during times of celebration? Join this webinar to learn more about grief and stress experienced during times when we’re expected to feel joy. Your presenter will also offer tips and strategies for coping through the holidays.

On Demand Webinars

Date & TimeTitle, Host, & RegistrationDescription
Access on-demand

Cigna Webinar: Rest for Wellness

Hosted & presented by Cigna 
(Presenters: Kelly Bethke and Simone Sutton)

Cigna presenters will help us understand why sleep is important, sleep stages and our 4 hour body clock, our personal sleep needs, health concerns associated with lack of sleep, and tips for better sleep. 
Access on-demand (registration required)

Register for Embracing Black Americans’ Wellbeing to Improve Health Disparities

On demand & newly available from Kaiser

Audience: HR leaders, managers, wellness coordinators. 
Learn about health disparities and inequalities of the Black population. We will explore the impact of chronic conditions, mental health, access to care, and more to create an equitable, compassionate, educated, engaged, and healthier workforce for all to thrive. Presentation objectives include: 

  • Understanding the impact of Black’s health disparities and mental health;
  • Gaining insight into how technology is improving health disparities;
  • Learning about community efforts to address social determinants of health;
  • Identifying ways and resources to offer support. 
Access on-demand

Pandemic Brain and the Workforce

On demand & newly available from Kaiser.

Audience: HR leaders, manager, wellness coordinators, employees. 
Nicole Stelter, PhD, LMFT talks about what pandemic brain is, how it can impact your workforce, and gives some tips on what employers can do to support employees
Access on-demand

Gender-Affirming Care for State Employees

On-demand; DHR Employee Benefits Unit

Audience: State employees interested in learning more about gender-affirming care options available through state employee benefits plans. For more information, download the Gender Affirming Care FAQ (PDF).
Access on-demand

Gender Transition in the Workplace

On demand with Speaker Dr. Renee McLaughlin

Become familiar with basic concepts and terminology, understand the process of gender transition, and learn how to support a transgender or non-binary person in the workplace, especially during gender transition. No unanswered questions!

Slide presentation

 

Additional Personal & Professional Growth Opportunities

Emotional Intelligence Cohorts

CSEAP offers group cohort coaching in order to create skill development and peer connection among State leaders. Both experienced and developing State leaders are encouraged to participate in order to connect, learn, and build skill in areas of emotional intelligence (EI). This service is available to State employees and employees of participating institutions of higher education who hold supervisory responsibilities in their State leadership roles. Learn more about the Emotional Intelligence Cohort here.

Learning & Development for the State of Colorado (LDC) 

Here to help you grow, thrive, and make an impact in Colorado’s public sector. At LDC, we offer dynamic, data-driven programs to build skills that matter—both now and for the future. Guided by Colorado law and best practices, we’re dedicated to delivering training that’s not only effective but also equitable, accessible, and accountable to high standards. Our programs—like Leadership Development, Emerging Leader, and HR Academy—are shaped by real feedback from employees like you, ensuring they meet both state requirements and workforce needs.