Caring for Caregivers

Your Wellness Resource Center: Emotional and Financial Help for Healthcare Workers

Caring for Caregivers

Your Wellness Resource Center: Emotional and Financial Help for Healthcare Workers

Resources

Visit our Wellness Resources page for additional links to aid you on your wellness journey.

Emotional Wellness

Finding Your Joy

A collaboration of SEIU-UHW and Dr. Joi K. Madison.
Practical steps for healthcare workers to care for themselves and their loved ones.

Download our Caring for Caregivers Digital Workbook and find the accompanying videos here:

Mindful Meditation with Dr. Joi K Madison

Financial Wellness 

Below you’ll find the financial workshops that UHW currently offers to members. We’re always adding more, so check back regularly for updates. All workshops will be held over Zoom unless otherwise indicated. Have an idea for a workshop we aren’t offering yet? Let us know! 

May

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Tweens or Teens? How to Plan for College: Money Management

RSVP – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Discover essential guidance on preparing tweens or teens for college with IRC’s online workshop. Hosted by the International Rescue Committee, this informative session provides parents and guardians with valuable insights into effective money management strategies tailored to the unique needs of college-bound individuals.

June

Preparing Financially for a Strike

RSVP – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

This workshop is open to dialysis workers only. Take your first steps to victory by being prepared financially for a strike. In this workshop, you will learn strategies for creating a strike budget from a certified financial coach.

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Budgeting for Teens and Young Adults

RSVP – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

This engaging session is tailored to empower young individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate personal finances effectively. Participants will learn practical budgeting techniques, gain insights into responsible money management, and develop a foundation for making informed financial decisions as they transition into adulthood.

 

July

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Understanding Credit? Teen Edition

RSVP – Thursday, July 11, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Embark on a journey of financial literacy with SCC Credit Union’s online workshop, “Understanding Credit: Teen Edition.” Geared towards teenagers, this workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of credit, covering topics such as building credit responsibly, deciphering credit scores, and navigating the world of financial decisions.

Preparing Financially for a Strike

RSVP – Sunday, July 14, 2024 – 11:00am – 1:00pm

This workshop is open to dialysis workers only. Take your first steps to victory by being prepared financially for a strike. In this workshop, you will learn strategies for creating a strike budget from a certified financial coach.

August

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, August 13, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Path to Home Ownership

RSVP – Thursday, August 8, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

In this workshop, aspiring homeowners can access valuable guidance and insights. Hosted by experts from SCC Credit Union, the workshop delves into the intricacies of the home buying process, offering participants comprehensive knowledge on mortgage options, financial planning, and navigating the real estate market.

 

September

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Setting a Holiday Budget

RSVP – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

This session guides participants through the process of creating a realistic and effective budget tailored specifically for the holiday season. Attendees will learn valuable strategies to manage expenses, prioritize spending, and ensure a financially balanced and joyful celebration, making the most of their resources during this festive time.

 

October

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Banking 101: Teen Edition

RSVP – Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Embark on a financial learning journey with SCC Credit Union’s online workshop, “Banking 101: Teen Edition,” designed to empower teenagers with essential financial knowledge. Hosted by SCC Credit Union experts, this workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of basic banking concepts, including account management, budgeting, and responsible financial habits

November

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

Empty Wallet? Manage Your Debt

RSVP – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

This workshop offers invaluable insights into effective debt management strategies, guiding participants through budgeting techniques and debt reduction methods.

December

What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?

RSVP – Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Life is unpredictable, but you can plan for the unexpected in the next financial workshop. Ensure your family is taken care of by taking advantage of this free workshop and get the peace of mind you deserve. Sign up today and take control of your future.

 

Workshops Provided By:

IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.  We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always seeking to address the inequalities facing women and girls. www.rescue.org

HERA (Housing & Economic Rights Advocates)

HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, in all aspects of household financial concerns. We provide free legal services, consumer workshops, training for professionals and community organizing support, create innovative solutions and engage in policy work locally, statewide and nationally. www.heraca.org

SCE Credit Union

SCE Credit Union is a Not-For-Profit organization committed to improving the lives of our members and our communities. SCE Credit Union does this by offering financial education, 1 on 1 financial coaching, and fair priced products and services that really do help our members reach financial independence. https://scefcu.org/

Dr. Joi K Madison

Dr. Joi K. Madison, international clarity coach and speaker, has facilitated group workshops and supported individuals and couples spanning four continents. With a trauma-informed approach to emotional intelligence, cultivating self-awareness, considering cultural context, and amplifying client-centered narratives serve as the foundation for Dr. Joi’s work with enhancing and promoting the overall health and well-being of clients across several domains including private, non-profit, and community-based organizations. Such organizations include American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), SoLa Impact, Conill Advertising, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., WalkGood Productions, and more.

 Former owner of Los Angeles based functional fitness company, Eat.Sleep.Sweat., and collegiate All-American athlete, Dr. Joi’s methods highlight and value the importance of the mind-body connection. Her presentation and delivery style is informed by her background as an elite sports coach, mentor to nearly 100 young adults over the course of almost two decades, and experience as a middle school teacher.

 Dr. Joi is also the founder and lead content creator for HealU Academy, an internal platform reserved for graduates of her programs which provides self-guided online courses promoting socio-emotional wellness. In 2020, Dr. Joi further solidified her role as an educator becoming a graduate professor in the department of Marriage and Family Therapy at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology including courses such as Diversity in Family Therapy and Assessments in Marriage and Family Therapy.  

 From 2019-2022, in her role as Program Manager for Sisters Mentally Mobilized at the California Black Women’s Health Project, Dr. Joi was responsible for the design and implementation of curriculum related to increasing awareness, decreasing stigma, and promoting advocacy around issues impacting and impeding the mental health of Black women across the state of California. During this time, over 150 women in Los Angeles County, Oakland/Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Inland Empire functioned as certified Community Mental Health Advocates under her guidance. 

 Dr. Joi currently serves on the board of Color the Water, a non-profit organization intent on reclaiming the history of and representing diversity in surf culture through lessons, education, and media. She continues to seek opportunities to innovate and serve in an effort to contribute to a society which prioritizes the well-being of its citizens. Through curiosity, creativity, and community, she uses every medium at her disposal, from writing to movement to video production, to elaborate on ideas about how to define, assess, and prioritize wellness, for all. 

EDUCATION: California State University Northridge, BSc Kinesiology/Exercise Science, 2006; The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), MA Clinical Psychology, 2019; TCSPP, PsyD, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2021.