Listen and Learn
Periodically, Support Connection offers educational programs by webinar or toll-free teleconference. On this page you’ll find audio recordings, slides and transcripts from past programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 914-962-6402 or toll-free 800-532-4290.
Losing someone you love is painful and overwhelming. There is no right nor wrong way to grieve. In this webinar, Emily Laitmon, LCSW will share her expertise as a therapist and grief counselor who works with individuals and families on navigating life after loss.
This webinar addresses the following topics pertaining to grief and loss:
Emily Laitmon, LCSW is a grief counselor at the Bereavement Center of Westchester. Emily works with families dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, spouse or parent, and is a group facilitator. She is also a psychotherapist in private practice, with offices in Westchester and NYC. Her practice includes bereavement/grief counseling; couple counseling; therapy with adults and adolescents; and family systems. In 2008, along with parents from her support group, she wrote a book: Our Children, Our Hearts: Journeys of Child Loss.
*Presented in partnership with White Plains Hospital.
This educational webinar provides information about genetic counseling and genetic testing as pertains to breast and ovarian cancer.
It includes the following topics:
Nicole Boxer, MS. Certified Genetic Counselor at White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care, White Plains, NY.
Ms. Boxer earned her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and went on to pursue a Master’s degree from the Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College. Ms. Boxer has been practicing at White Plains Hospital for nine years, specializing in genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes. Throughout her time at White Plains Hospital, she has worked with thousands of patients and their families to help them better understand genetic risk for cancer in their families. Ms. Boxer is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Presented in partnership with NewYork – Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
The first part of this webinar is a presentation by Dr. Stacy Ugras on “Advances in Breast Cancer.” Dr. Ugras, a breast surgical oncologist, discusses the latest news and research pertaining to breast cancer diagnosis and treatments, as well as risk-assessment for high risk individuals and families.
After Dr. Ugras’s presentation, Chef Emilie Berner focuses on cooking techniques and nutritional strategies that can help manage fatigue often experienced by both patients and caregivers. During a live cooking demonstration, Chef Berner talks about foods that provide energy; the role of protein and fluids for managing fatigue; and how meal planning can be a useful tool.
Stacy K. Ugras MD, FACS: Dr. Ugras is a breast surgical oncologist with ColumbiaDoctors and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is dedicated to the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases, performing all aspects of breast surgery and working to deliver the highest-quality breast care.
Dr. Ugras graduated Weill Cornell Medical College, then completed her residency in general surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. During residency, she completed a research fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed her clinical fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Ugras is active in research and has been published in various medical journals. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of The American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Emilie Berner, MA: Ms Berner received her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Barnard College in New York City. Her passion for food led her to train at The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health Supportive & Culinary Arts. She later earned a master’s degree in Food Studies from New York University.
In 2016 Berner joined the Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, which is part of the Harvest for Health initiative at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. The larger program includes an organic garden, a farmer’s market and food service for patients and employees. The program’s goal is to teach people how to better manage their health through diet and lifestyle changes.
After being diagnosed with and treated for breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer, most of us wonder about possible long-term changes to our bodies. The impact of cancer treatment on bone health is one of the issues often discussed.
This webinar addresses some of the common questions pertaining to bone health for those diagnosed with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer, such as:
Payal Sahni, MPT, DPT. Senior Physical Therapist at Helen Hayes Hospital; Program Coordinator for the NYS Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program.
Dr. Sahni holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy, and is an Ambassador for Bone Health Education for the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
With 20 years of experience as a PT, Dr. Sahni has spent the past 12 years at Helen Hayes Hospital, which serves as the Statewide Osteoporosis Resource Center for the NYS Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program. At Helen Hayes, Dr. Sahni developed a program called “Strong Bones, Stronger Me.” She has also engaged in research pertaining to PT for osteoporosis, and is a frequent speaker at seminars and educational programs on bone health.
Dr. Melissa Frey, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the division of gynecologic oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Frey specializes in all aspects of gynecologic oncology. Her research focuses on genetics and genomics in gynecologic cancer. She has presented her research at national and international meetings and has more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Much of Dr. Frey’s research has focused on genetic syndromes that predispose to gynecologic cancer including hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA1/BRCA2) and Lynch syndrome.
Dr. Frey graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, graduating with honors in research. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian. She subsequently completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at New York University Langone Medical Center. Dr. Frey has received numerous awards for her clinical excellence, surgical expertise and medical research, as well as many teaching awards.
Nothing beats a hot bowl of healthy and delicious soup on a cold day! This fun and educational program features a cooking demonstration where our instructor prepares red lentil soup that’s vegan, gluten-free and full of plant-based proteins.
Our instructor also shares:
Susan Chasen is a certified and professionally trained health coach and the owner of The Organic Teaching Kitchen in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, which is equipped with a “teaching kitchen and organic garden.” The kitchen and garden provide sustenance, inspiring the basics of good nutrition.
Susan graduated from Manhattan’s Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2009. She supports clients in building a healthy eating foundation through education and “hands-on cooking” in the kitchen. She sees clients privately and in groups, coaching them on eliminating gluten, making over their pantries, and even accompanying them to the supermarket, where she shows what to stock up on and which aisles to avoid.
