| 5th Annual Pink Flamingos Fund-Raiser
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| | An evening of fine wines and festive food, to benefit the Partnership for Breast Care and “Take the Time” Mobile Mammography programs at Hartford Hospital.
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| 7th Annual Heart Rhythm Symposium
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| | This course will explore current topics pertinent to Managing the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation.
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| 9th Annual Henry Low Heart Center Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium
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| | SAVE THE DATE: The objective of this program is to create a forum for the dissemination of the latest information in cardiovascular patient care.
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| Adoptive Parents Class
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| | Adopting parents will understand the unique needs of their baby and provide information on injury prevention, feeding, diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Advanced Prostate Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides education and support for men in the advanced stages of prostate cancer and their families.
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| An Expressive Art Experience – A Healing Journey for Hartford Hospital Cancer Survivors
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| | Learn how to use Expressive Art to relax the body and mind to access what the heart has to tell us.
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| Baby Care Class
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Massage Instructor Course
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| | Integrative Medicine offers training for anyone interested in becoming certified as a Newborn Baby Massage Instructor.
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| Baby Signing: An Introduction for Infants and Toddler
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| | Learn how to begin teaching your baby or toddler basic signs.
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| Back & Neck Pain: When Should You Be Concerned?
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| | Discover the causes of back and neck page and learn about treatment options.
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| Bereavement Support Group
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| | Open to families and caregivers who have lost a loved one.
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| Bipolar Disorder - An Introduction
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| | For families and friends of individuals who have bipolar or a related disorder.
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| Brain Fitness – Techniques for Keeping your Mind Fit
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| | You may already know that brain health is very important to your overall health, but did you know that mind exercises can help maintain brain fitness?
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| Brain Tumor Support Group
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| | Provides brain tumor patients and families with education and support.
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| Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
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| | Breastfeeding and Returning to Work class will help mothers to prepare to return to work or school while continuing to breastfeed.
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| Breastfeeding With Success
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Cancer Wellness Support Series
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| | Come learn about the many Integrative Medicine practices that can support your traditional medical care and enhance your healing.
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| Car Seat Safety
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| | Hartford Hospital’s Parent Education Program is proud to offer a free Car Seat Safety Class.
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| Cesarean Birth Class
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| | Learn what to expect if you are anticipating a Cesarean birth.
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| Childbirth Class (One-Day Class)
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| | This one-day Saturday program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Class (Two-Day Saturday Program)
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| | This two-day program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Class (Two-Night Program)
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| | This two night program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Refresher Class
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| | Designed for experienced parents as they prepare for another birth.
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| Class of 2010 Presentation Series (Institute of Living Professional Education)
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| | This professional education activity for Residents supports the Institute's goal of clinical excellence and presents clinically relevant information from a variety of mental health disciplines.
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| Colon Cancer: Prevent It. Detect It. Treat It.
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| | Join gastroenterologists from Connecticut GI, and colorectal surgeons from CT Surgical Group and Hartford Surgical Oncology Specialists to learn the importance of colon cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
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| CPR Family & Friends: Infants & Children
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| | Recommended for new parents, babysitters, and anyone who cares for infants and children.
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| Crisis Management for Individuals with Schizophrenia
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| | Information and discussion about how to handle the difficulties that arise when crises develop at home.
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| Depression - An Introduction to the Disorder
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| | This program is for family members and friends of individuals who suffer from depression.
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| Diabetes Education Classes (Day Program)
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| | Self-care education and support for adults with diabetes. Learn about diabetes and develop the self-management skills to improve blood sugar control, prevent and/or delay complications and improve daily quality of life with diabetes.
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| Diabetes Education Classes (Evenings)
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| | Self-care education and support for adults with diabetes. Learn about diabetes and develop the self-management skills to improve blood sugar control, prevent and/or delay complications and improve daily quality of life with diabetes.
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| Diabetes Support/Education Group
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| | Continue your self-education in diabetes and receive on-going support from other adults with diabetes.
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| Dreams – Tapping into Your Inner Wisdom
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| | One of the best ways to understand the language of your inner self is through your dreams.
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| eLearning Childbirth Education - Live Class
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| | Optional live-class component of our online childbirth education classes.
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| Embracing Menopause
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| | Learn the major symptoms associated with menopause and how you can create more comfort and balance in your life.
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| Enjoying Infants Together (6-Week Series)
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| | Learn fun developmental activities for infants and participate in discussions on various parenting issues.
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| Epidural Anesthesia for Labor
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| | Learn what an epidural is, how it is done, the risks it involves and what to expect for pain relief.
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| Expectant Grandparents Class
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| | Gives grandparents the opportunity to talk with trained professionals about birthing changes.
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| Expressive Art Class – Soul Collage
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| | Soul Spirit Collage is a method of creating a multilayered visual image. The mix of images will have special meaning for you and assist you in answering some of life’s questions.
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| Expressive Art Retreat for Cancer Survivors
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| | Come to beautiful Cape Cod by the sea and relax the body and mind to access what the heart has to tell you.
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| Fertility Yoga
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| | This four-week yoga class is for women who are thinking about getting pregnant, or going through infertility.
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| Happiest Baby
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| | New babies are such a blessing, but they can also bring on sleepless nights, crying, and sometimes quite a bit of extra stress. Learn an extraordinary approach to keeping your baby happy.
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| Human Sexuality Study Group
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| | Presentation of cases and discussion of clinical material throughout the IOL system of care that can help with patient care, discharge and disposition.
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| HypnoBirthing®
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| | Learn techniques for a safe and more comfortable birthing using guided imagery, visualization, special breathing techniques, and self-hypnosis.
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| Jewish Beginnings
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| | Explore the Jewish rituals and traditions to welcome a child into the community
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| Joint Replacement Patient Education
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| | Class for patients who will undergo hip or knee replacement surgery so they know what to expect.
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| Lebed Method: Focus on Healing
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| | The Lebed Method is a gentle medically based exercise program with emphasis on movement to music.
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| Look Good; Feel Better
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| | Cosmetology professionals help cancer patients with makeup, skin and nail care, wigs, scarves and hats. (English & Spanish sessions offered.)
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| Lunchtime Yoga
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| | Feel energized while relaxed and open, release stress, build core strength, tone muscles.
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| Marriage and Family Therapy Review Course
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| | This course is offered to Hartford Hospital, Institute of Living, and CT Children's Medical Center medical, psychology, Master level social work and Master level nursing staff.
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| Maternity Tours
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| | A guided tour to help you get acquainted with our facility and maternity services
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| Mindful Eating: The Way to Permanent Weight Loss
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| | Learn techniques to rebalance body chemistry and eliminate cravings and overeating.
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| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Series
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| | Stressed by life events, illness, pain, worry? Then, this course is for you!
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| My Avenging Angel Workshop(TM)
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| | Reclaiming Your Life After Abuse
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| Nutrition 101: The Basics of Healthy Eating
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| | Learn the current beliefs about eating well and receive guidelines on how to accomplish these recommendations in your day to day life.
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| ONS Radiation Therapy Course
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| | A review of the principles of radiation therapy and the nursing care associated with a variety of radiation treatment modalities.
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| Ovarian Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides emotional support, education and information to women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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| Prenatal Yoga
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| | This four-week program strengthens and tones muscles, making you more comfortable during pregnancy and better prepared for the delivery of your baby.
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| Preparing for Multiples
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| | This three part series will prepare families expecting multiples for late pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, infant care and safety, and managing at home.
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| Prostate Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides education and support for prostate cancer patients and families to understand and deal with this disease.
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| Psychiatric Grand Rounds
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| | This professional education activity supports the Institute's goal of clinical excellence and presents clinically relevant information from a variety of mental health disciplines.
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| Psychopharmacology/Neuroscience Rounds
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| | This series focuses on applied psychopharmacology and research on brain structure and function.
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| Pups and Babies
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| | Helpful tips on preparing your dog for your baby's arrival and introducing your baby to your pet
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| Reading the Body Electric
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| | Develop advanced skills for reading and assessing client’s mind, body, and energy field and learn tools for appropriate response.
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| Reflexology - Lunch & Learn
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| | Learn the history of hand and foot Reflexology, health benefits, and some basic take-home techniques of this ancient hands-on healing practice.
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| Reiki Healing Touch - Level 1
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| | Learn a gentle hands-on relaxation technique that can reduce stress, muscle tension/pain and accelerate the healing process.
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| Rose Dedication Ceremony for Organ/Tissue Donation
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| | This event will honor the 2009 organ, tissue and cornea donors from Hartford Hospital and to acknowledge the Donate Life Float from the January 2010 Rose Bowl Parade.
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| Schizophrenia - Introduction to the Disorder
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| | For family members and friends of individuals who have schizophrenia or a related disorder.
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| Sibling Preparation (ages 3-9)
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| | Helps children ages 3 to 9 prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
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| Sibling Preparation (for pre-school children)
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| | Helps children ages 3 to 6 prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
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| Sibling Preparation (for school-age children)
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| | Helps children ages 6 to 9 prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
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| Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know
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| | Learn if you are at risk for developing skin cancer.
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| Spring Cleansing for Your Kitchen and You
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| | Spring is the time to shake off the cobwebs, clean up our house, and lighten our body!
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| StrongWomen
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| | A fitness program for women designed to increase strength, balance and flexibility.
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| Sunrise Yoga
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| | Stay in touch with stress reduction, toning and strengthening this summer.
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| Support Group for Families Dealing with Major Mental Illness
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| | Support group for family and friends of those who have schizophrenia or a related disorder.
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| Surgical Weight Loss Program, Support Group Meetings
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| | Open to all who desire more information on Bariatric surgery. (Session is required for those scheduled for surgery.)
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| The Webb Schools Breakfast Series for School Personnel
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| | The annual Breakfast Series supports public and private school personnel who work with children and adolescents with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
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| Therapeutic Touch - Basic Course
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| | Learn an energy technique that can help you decrease pain and stress, accelerate healing, and enhance well-being.
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| Tibetan Bowls/Vibrational Healing - Level 1
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| | Tibetan Singing Bowls provide sound vibrations that improve energy flow in the body.
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| Tibetan Bowls/Vibrational Healing - Level 2
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| | You will learn new techniques with your Tibetan Singing Bowls for yourself, for others and for groups. Level 2 expands on information gained from Level 1.
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| Time for Infants and Toddlers (Saturday Class)
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| | Led by a pediatric nurse practitioner, this class is for parents and children under 24 months. Learn fun, developmental activities for infants and toddlers, participate in discussions on various parenting issues and make new friends!
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| Time for Toddlers (6-week series)
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| | Learn fun, developmental activities for toddlers and participate in discussions on various parenting issues.
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| TIME is BRAIN: The Hyper-Acute Care of Patients with Stroke
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| | In this symposium we will examine the continuum of care with a focus upon the initial 24 hours of stroke.
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| World of Work for a Person With a Severe Mental Illness
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| | Learn what families need to know about helping a person with schizophrenia obtain and keep a meaningful job.
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| Yamuna® Body Rolling (YBR): Awareness Through Fun and Fitness
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| | Roll Out Stress and Tension, Roll In Ease and Fluidity
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| Yoga for Weight Loss
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| | Learn how yoga can help with stress reduction, weight loss, toning and strengthening.
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| Yoga Fusion
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| | Incorporates various poses and guided imagery to enhance your energetic experience, release stress related tensions promoting relaxation, and increase core strength.
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