CSEAP Webinar Schedule
Winter and Spring 2026
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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 - January 2026
| Date & Time | Title, Host, & Registration | Description |
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| Tues Jan 20, 2026 10:30am-12pm | Register for When Grief and Loss Impact the Workplace Hosted & presented by CSEAP (Presenter: Natalie Neumann) | This presentation includes practical information on trauma, loss, and grief and related effects on individuals and the work setting. Speakers will offer strategies for responding to grief or loss in self or as recognized in others. |
| Mon Jan 26, 2026 10am-10:45am | Register for Intro to CSEAP 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 more. This is an informational presentation intended to help state employees understand their EAP benefits. |
| Wed Jan 28, 2026 3pm-4:20pm | Register for Adverse Events & Critical Incidents: Information for Managers and HR Teams Hosted & presented by CSEAP (Presenter: Janeen Haller-Abernethy) | Leaders manage many things in their work environments including difficult events and situations that can impact an entire workforce. The CSEAP Director will review CSEAP protocols in response to critical incidents and adverse events. We’ll discuss evidence-based strategies for leadership response and EAP response. You’ll learn how to contact CSEAP when a difficult situation or event impacts your workplace. |
| Thurs Jan 29, 2026 2pm-3pm | Register for Changes and Transitions Hosted & presented by CSEAP (Presenter: Meta Sarmiento) | One thing that we can count on in our lives is change. Whether it's a friend moving, a career transition, kids going off to college, illness, or political climate, we tend to go through an internal and external process around change. William Bridges' Transitions Model is a framework that can help us navigate this sea of uncertainty and helps us with the internal process around change. The model identifies the three stages of change that individuals and teams experience during the process: Ending What Currently Is, The Neutral Zone, and the New Beginning. Join us as we discuss what these three stages look like and how we move through them into new ways of being. |
Live Webinars - February 2026
| Date & Time | Title, Host, & Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tues Feb 3, 2026 at 10am-11:30am Tues Feb 3, 2026 at 2pm-3:30pm | Register for Getting Organized for Aging (10 AM) or Hosted & presented by SOFA | Attend this class to learn how to navigate the challenges we face for ourselves and our loved ones as we age:
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. |
| Tues Feb 3, 2026 at 10am-11am Tues Feb 3, 2026 at 2pm-3pm | Register for Updates in Personal Finance (10 AM) or Updates in Personal Finance (2 PM) Hosted & presented by SOFA (Presenter: Aaron Minor) | Attend this class to learn timely updates in the ever-changing world of personal finance:
Space is limited so only register for one session. 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 Feb 11, 2026 11:15am-12:15pm | Register for Conflict and Communication Strategies Hosted & presented by CSEAP | Why does conflict arise and how do we respond to it? We’ll discuss the core of conflict, understand ways we respond, and explore general communication strategies in escalated situations. We’ll introduce the concept of Emotional Intelligence, Phases of Conflict, and Conflict Modes. |
| Wed Feb 11, 2026 12pm-12:45pm |
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! Note that CSEAP collaborates with CollegeInvest as a courtesy service to state employees. The advice and information provided by CollegeInvest or any CollegeInvest-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 Feb 18 & 25, March 4 & 11 - 2026 12pm-12:45pm | Registration for Virtual Book Club: Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea is at maximum capacity. Please email Amy Aguilar at amy.aguilar@state.co.us to join the waitlist.
| Book clubs are a unique way to create community while focusing on personal or professional growth. Join CSEAP as we focus on Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea. In this book, we explore how for many of us, listening is simply something we do on autopilot. We hear just enough of what others say to get our work done, maintain friendships, and be polite with our neighbors. But we miss crucial opportunities to go deeper. The author offers an essential listening guide for our times. Participants must provide their own copy of the book - consider accessing your hard, digital, or audio copy through your public library. |
| Thurs Feb 19, 2026 10:30am-11:15am | Register for Intro to CSEAP
| New to the State or have never looked into your Employee Assistance Program? Learn more about CSEAP services including counseling, consultation, coaching, and more. This is an informational presentation intended to help state employees understand their EAP benefits. |
| Wed Feb 25, 2026 11am-12pm | Register for The Fallacy of Work Life Balance
| We constantly hear the buzz phrase ‘work life balance’ and then we become frustrated when we’re not achieving it. This presentation will move away from the idea of reaching the elusive goal of perfect balance and toward considering the investments we make in various areas of our lives. Most of us have to work; what are we doing inside and outside of work to ‘fill our bucket’? The speaker will encourage participants to make small commitments that can lead to improved quality of life. |
| Thurs Feb 26, 2026 10am-11:30am | Register for Devices & Relationships
| 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’. |
Live Webinars - March 2026
| Date & Time | Title, Host, & Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 11:30am-12:30pm | Register for Virtual Book Club: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. Please only register if you are able to attend all 4 sessions. Maximum 25 registrants.
| Book clubs are a unique way to create community while focusing on personal or professional growth. Join CSEAP as we focus on The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. We'll explore this empowering book that presents insights and techniques of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) a revolutionary new psychotherapy based on cutting-edge research in behavioral psychology. Participants must provide their own copy of the book - consider accessing your hard, digital, or audio copy through your public library. |
| Tues Mar 3, 2026 at 10am-11:30am Tues Mar 3, 2026 at 2pm-3:30pm | Register for Planning for Retirement (10 AM) or Hosted & presented by SOFA | Learn to effectively prepare for your retirement by:
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. |
| Tues, Mar 10, 2026 at 1pm-2:15pm | Register for Building Connections Hosted & presented by CSEAP | Having social connections and a sense of belonging can help manage stress and give you a sense of support and a feeling that you are not alone. There are many ways to form connections, but how do we build them, especially at work? In this presentation we’ll deconstruct what a relationship consists of and discuss ways we create meaningful connections. |
| Tues, Mar 17, 2026 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! Note that CSEAP collaborates with CollegeInvest as a courtesy service to state employees. The advice and information provided by CollegeInvest or any CollegeInvest-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, Mar 18, 2026 at 9am-11am | Register for QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Hosted & presented by CSEAP | Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. You'll learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help for someone in crisis. This training is led by a certified QPR trainer. Attendance for the entire presentation is mandatory to become a QPR Gatekeeper and receive training materials. |
| Thurs Mar 26, 2026 11am-11:45am | Register for Intro to CSEAP Hosted & presented by CSEAP | New to the State or have never looked into your Employee Assistance Program? Learn more about CSEAP services including counseling, consultation, coaching, and more. This is an informational presentation intended to help state employees understand their EAP benefits. |
Live Webinars - April 2026
| Date & Time | Title, Host, & Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tues Apr 7, 2026 at 10am-11:30am Tues Apr 7, 2026 at 2pm-3:30pm | Register for Home Buying Options and Strategies (10 AM) or
| During these unprecedented times, it's important to know if you're approaching your home purchase correctly. Attend this class to learn:
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| Tues, Apr 7, 2026 at 1pm - 2:15pm | Register for Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
| Are you attune to your emotions and how they affect your behaviors? Emotional Intelligence impacts everything from navigating social situations to achieving career goals. In this presentation, we'll be introduced to the four clusters of Emotional Intelligence, spend time reflecting and discussing how they affect both the personal and professional life. |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 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! Note that CSEAP collaborates with CollegeInvest as a courtesy service to state employees. The advice and information provided by CollegeInvest or any CollegeInvest-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. |
On Demand Webinars
| Date & Time | Title, Host, & Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
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| 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! |
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. The Learning & Development for the State of Colorado, offers dynamic, data-driven programs to build skills that matter-both now and for the future. Guided by Colorado law and best practices, it id dedicated to delivering training that's not only effective but also equitable, accessible, and accountable to high standards. Programs like Leadership Development, Emerging Leader, and HR Academy are shaped by real feedback from employees, ensuring they meet both state requirements and workforce needs.