May Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital Becoming a Recovery Friendly Employer Tuesday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. to noon Virtual class Whether you are looking to hire individuals in recovery or better support individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in your organization to increase retention and decrease health care costs, this series will provide you with information on how to break down stigma and bias and support your employees with SUD. This class will meet several Tuesdays throughout the spring as part of an ongoing workshop. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register. Free. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details. Gentle Birth Tuesdays, May 3 - 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virtual class Enjoy this new approach to child birth class that combines brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able to enhance the learning experience. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-8337 to register.
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