Midlife Mental Health Workshop

Navigating the "Messy Middle"? You aren't alone. Midlife is a transition, not a crisis. Between caring for aging parents, shifting career goals, and the "empty nest" transition, midlife can feel like a lot to manage. Midlife is also a powerful opportunity to reinvent yourself and find new purpose. Join the Center for Spiritual Well-being and Council for Relationships for a special workshop designed specifically for those ages 45-60. • Who: Dr. Karen Levinson (Regional Clinical Director & Staff Therapist at CFR) • When: February 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM • [...]

Compassion Fatigue When Caring for Dying Patients

by Jennifer Forik, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC When I am asked what I do for a living, I enthusiastically and proudly say, “I’m a palliative care nurse practitioner!” Unfortunately, I usually do not receive the same upbeat response. I usually am told, “Oh wow, that’s a tough job” or, “Oh, so you care for people at the end of life?” Yes! Isn’t that amazing? Palliative care is a type of medical care that helps with symptom management from chronic illnesses, and guides discussions around goals of care with patients. This type [...]