Webinars

Webinars are presented live, typically last one hour, and require a computer, internet access, and computer speakers or a telephone. Webinar attendees enrolled in the Medical Plan are awarded 50 Call to Health points.

Holiday Stress: Putting “Happy” Back in the Holidays

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3:15 p.m. ET
Registration launches Oct. 17, 2024.

Shopping, cooking, family … help! For many, the holidays deliver stress and challenges instead of good cheer. Join us to discover how to let go of unrealistic expectations. We will discuss balancing obligations with your own needs, dealing with difficult family members, strategies to counter overspending, and ways to really enjoy the season. 

About the speaker

Dr. Leonel Mesa Jr. is a licensed therapist with more than 30 years of experience. He graduated from Florida International University and Carlos Albizu University, where he earned master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology. Dr. Leo specializes in addiction; domestic and workplace violence; marriage and family counseling; stress and leadership management; and fatherhood. His dynamic and motivational approach to discussions around mental health is encapsulated by his personal motto: “Always connect, never neglect.” 

Webinar recordings

Whenever possible, we record our live webinars and make them available as stand-alone courses on the Board of Pensions’ e-learning site. Some of the webinar recordings available for replay include:

• Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate
• Building Financial Resiliency in the Black Community
• Caring for the Caregiver
• College Planning: Birth to Graduation
  
• Diversity: Let's Talk About It
  
• Emotional Exhaustion: Fighting the Fatigue
  
• Estate Planning for Ministers
• Financial Preparation for Aging Parents
• Financial Setback? Regroup and Rebuild
• Having the Talk with Your Parents
• Healthy Bodies: Thinking Beyond our Weight Series
  
• Living with a Chronic Condition
  
• Living with Grief and Loss
  
• Money Basics: Let's Build a Plan
  
• Relationships & Money
• Taking Charge of Your Healthcare
• Tax Tips: 2023 Tax Update and Federal Tax Return
  
• Work and Personal Life: The Balancing Act
  
• Working Together: Diversity in the Workplace
  
• 은퇴 계획 (Planning for Retirement)
• 건강 프로그램와 보조 프로그램 이해 및 활용 (Understanding the Board’s Health Programs)

Access webinar recordings

Members and employers who have a user ID and password for Benefits Connect, our benefits management website, can access Board of Pensions e-learning content through the portal.

1. Log on to Benefits Connect and scroll down to the Recommended for Me section.
   
2. Select the Board University tile and click Log in to Board University. 
3. After clicking the link, you will automatically be directed to the e-learning site.
4. Inside the e-learning platform, go to the Learning Library and select Webinar Recordings in the Topics filter.

If you are eligible for e-learning opportunities from the Board of Pensions and do not have access to Benefits Connect, you can request access by completing this form. Those eligible include spouses, members employed by an organization affiliated with the PC(USA) or Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad (KPCA), seminary students, and others.