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SUMMARY:EAP Employee Connections Group
DESCRIPTION:The Employee Connections Group is a place where we come together to get to know one another better and build a sense of belonging throughout the FIT community. Collaboratively\, we decide on the direction of this group each month. This group is open to all employees and alternates between a morning group and an afternoon group each month. You’re welcome to bring a snack/meal along. \nThe Employee Connections Group will be on rotation across the college campus for the 2025–2026 Academic Year to increase participation and awareness of the group. \nFacilitated by Daria Best LCSW\, MS Ed. \n\nTuesday\, March 17\, 10:30–11:30 am\nDubinsky Student Center\, Room A803\nMonday\, April 20\, 1–2 pm\nDubinsky Student Center\, Room A803\nMonday\, May 5\, 1–2 pm\nJoyce F. Brown Academic Building\, Room N206\n\nFor those who are unable to attend the groups\, please feel free to contact the Employee Assistance Program office at (212) 217-5600 or email Daria Best to schedule an individual\, confidential appointment to discuss your concerns. Visit fitnyc.edu/eap for more information. \nThese events are for FIT employees only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/eap-employee-connections-group/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Dubinsky Student Center\, Room A803\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City \, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Events
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SUMMARY:EAP Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Grief Support Group is for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and seek a sense of community with those who have also experienced a loss. \nIn this group\, you can feel free to: \n\nShare your story\nDiscuss the impact of your loss experience on your daily life\nCope with feelings related to grief and loss\nReceive support & coping tips from others who share similar experiences\nExplore grief resources\n\nFacilitated by Jill Lauri\, LCSW\, MBA \n\n\nWednesday\, March 25\, 12:30–1:30 pm\nWednesday\, April 22\, 12:30–1:30 pm\nWednesday\, May 27\, 12:30–1:30 pm\n\n\n\nFor those who are unable to attend the groups\, please feel free to contact the Employee Assistance Program office at (212) 217-5600 or email Daria Best to schedule an individual\, confidential appointment to discuss your concerns. Visit fitnyc.edu/eap for more information. \nThese events are for FIT employees only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/eap-grief-support-group/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Dubinsky Student Center\, Room A608D\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Events
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SUMMARY:FIT CommUnity
DESCRIPTION:Join panelists in a conversation celebrating and exploring what community means to us. \nPanelists Include: \n\nYasemin Jones\, Interim Vice President\, Academic Affairs\nTardis Johnson\, Vice President\, Enrollment Management and Student Success\nEsther Oliveras\, Assistant Vice President\, Human Resource Management and Labor Relations\nJeffrey Riman\, Faculty Senate President\nShawn Grain Carter\, Acting Vice President for Faculty\, UCE of FIT\nCarli Spina\, Diversity Collective Co-Chair\nDaniel Benkendorf\, Social Sciences Chair\nChenise Marine-Rice\, UCE of FIT Executive Committee\, staff representative\n\nThis event is for FIT employees only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fit-community/
LOCATION:Bob Fisch Presentation Hall\, JFB Building\, Room N108\, 220 West 28th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Events,Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:EAP Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, in its most basic form\, is merely the act of turning inward. Through experiencing this quiet place inside\, we can discover our wisdom and natural flow. Meditation practice can minimize stress and enhance productivity. In this group\, participants will be guided through the process\, beginning with an opportunity to set an intention (such as equanimity\, forgiveness\, gratitude\, or abundance) and ending with a reflection of the experience. \nNo prior meditation experience is needed\, only curiosity and a willingness to explore the possibilities. \nFacilitated by Jill Lauri\, LCSW\, MBA \n\nWednesday\, April 1\, 10:30–11 am\nWednesday\, May 6\, 10:30–11 am\n\nFor those who are unable to attend the groups\, please feel free to contact the Employee Assistance Program office at (212) 217-5600 or email Daria Best to schedule an individual\, confidential appointment to discuss your concerns. Visit fitnyc.edu/eap for more information. \nThese events are for FIT employees only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/eap-meditation-group/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Dubinsky Student Center\, Room A608D\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employee Events
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SUMMARY:EAP Elder Care Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Elder Care Support Group meets monthly and is designed for individuals caring for\, or anticipating the need to care for\, an elderly relative\, parent\, or friend. It addresses topics such as: \n\ndetermining what help is necessary and what resources are available\ncoping with feelings of anger\, guilt\, loss\, and sadness\ntips for getting elders to accept help they might need and not want\nlearning to take care of yourself\ngetting support and coping tips from others who share similar concerns\n\nFacilitated by Daria Best\, LCSW\, MS Ed. \n\nMonday\, April 13\, 1–2 pm\nMonday\, May 11\, 1–2 pm\n\n\nFor those who are unable to attend the groups\, please feel free to contact the Employee Assistance Program office at (212) 217-5600 or email Daria Best to schedule an individual\, confidential appointment to discuss your concerns. Visit fitnyc.edu/eap for more information. \nThese events are for FIT employees only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/eap-elder-care-support-group/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Dubinsky Student Center\, Room A608D\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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