RCGC Announces February People In Transition Workshops

Deptford Twp. –The Center for People in Transition at Rowan College at Gloucester County hosts a number of empowerment, legal and financial workshops during the month of February. All workshops are free and open to the public. Must be at least 18 years or older to register. Call 856-415-2222 or email peopleintransition@rcgc.edu to register.

Start Rite! - Everything you ever wanted to know about opening a business presented in the format of preparing your formal written business plan. Legal, marketing, accounting, and financing are all addressed in depth as are techniques to make the project happen. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation (WCEC). To register, please visit www. wcecnj.org or call (973) 507-9700. It meets Mon. Feb. 2, 3, 9 and 16, 6 – 9 pm

Marion Chamberlain

Smart Women Finish Rich - This seminar provides you with seven steps to plan for your financial security and seek your dreams. These simple steps will help you figure out where you stand financially; improve your financial quality of life; and put your money where your values are. Discover the power of the latte factor. It meets Tues., Feb. 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Joseph Johnson, Owner Main Street Financial, Financial Advisor

Laws of Separation and Divorce – An attorney from the Gloucester County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee will speak on court procedures and timing, grounds of divorce, selecting and helping your attorney and setting goals. He will discuss the issues of equitable distribution, custody, visitation, alimony and other concerns. It meets Wed., Feb. 4, 7 –9 pm.

Breaking the Anger Habit: Identifying Triggers and Solutions to our Rage - Anger becomes a problem when it is felt too intensely, frequently or expressed inappropriately. In this workshop, participants will learn to manage their anger and develop self-control over their thoughts and actions to avoid the negative consequences that often follow angry outbursts. By the end of this workshop, participants will identify the triggers to their anger responses and develop a plan to control their anger. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and Heart of Gloucester County. It meets Mon., Feb. 9, 6:30 – 9 pm.

Shannon White, MSW, LCSW

Learning to Trust Again - Following a separation/divorce, some people have difficulty trusting others because of pain they experienced during marriage. This workshop focuses particularly on divorced individuals; however, it may be of interest to widows and widowers as well. It meets Tues., Feb. 10, 7 – 8:30 pm.

Jennie McQuaide, Ph.D., Licensed Professional Counselor

Introduction to Medicaid for the Elderly - It is a scary situation: an elderly parent or relative suddenly and unexpectedly is admitted to the hospital, and now needs long-term care in a nursing home. Whether you chose the role or not, you are now the one responsible for managing this transition. How do you pay for the nursing home? Will they take the home? Can I be held liable personally for the debts? Rather than drown in the sea of rumors about how Medicaid works, please join us for this introductory workshop on adult Medicaid — before the unexpected happens. It meets Wed., Feb. 11, 7 – 8:30 pm.

John P. Ciocco, Esq., Hoffman DiMuzio

Reframing the Dirty Word Called Backward to the Healthy Word of Forward - After a divorce, death of a loved one or any other major life transition many of us would like to go backward. Back to a time when you felt whole, back to a situation where you felt safe or back to the way things were. Learn how to look back with knowledge, understanding and compassion so you can step forward with confidence and empowerment. It meets Wed., Feb. 11, 7 – 9 pm.

Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld, Certified Professional Life Coach

The “NEW” New Beginnings - Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. For those of us who have suffered a personal loss through death, divorce or separation, the pain is real. The pain is real if it comes from job loss, diminished health, a changed lifestyle, eroded confidence or low self-esteem. Whether we are rich or broke, lonely or loved, on track or directionless, in shape or overweight, clinging to the past or hoping for a better future — whatever your current reality — know that you have the power to change it. You can choose a happier experience, not just for tomorrow, but for every moment of your life. If you want your story to be more inspired, think about changing your script and join us for eight evenings designed to kick start your new beginning. It meets Mon. & Thur., Feb. 16, 19, 23, 26, Mar. 2, 5, 9 and 12, 7 – 9:30 pm.

Deborah Makos-Trionfo

Financial Aspects of Divorce - This one-night workshop will help you navigate the complicated process and stressful ordeal of divorce. It covers the broad range of financial issues you will face when going through divorce, help you avoid costly mistakes, clarify your expectations and begin planning for a “successful” divorce. It meets Tues., Feb. 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Joseph Johnson, Owner Main Street Financial, Financial Advisor

Ace the Interview, Get Ready… Set… Interview! - During this class, you will gain the essential skills and critical knowledge necessary for successful interviewing. Through guided discussion, rehearsing interview questions and sample answers, role-playing and more, you will walk away with interview tools and tips that will help you “ace the interview.” It meets Wed., Feb. 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Vickie Tully

Helping Children Adjust to Parental Divorce or Death - Children of all ages are affected by divorce or the death of a parent. This workshop will focus on three different age groups — preschool, school age and adult children. The children’s behavior and the parents’ response will also be discussed. It meets Tues., Feb. 24, 7 – 8:30 pm.

Jennie McQuaide, Ph.D., Licensed Professional Counselor

How to Sell or Buy a House During Divorce - Learn how to avoid nine critical mistakes when considering selling or buying a house during a divorce! It meets Wed., Feb. 25, 7 – 9 pm.

Brian Ziegenfuss (Ziggy) from RE/MAX Connection

How to Start the Next Chapter of Your Life - Your life is a series of chapters filled with events, people and life experiences. Whether you feel you cannot make a change or a change was thrust upon you, re-reading the old chapters keeps you stuck. Learn how to turn the page and begin the next chapter of your life. It meets Wed., Feb. 25, 7 – 9 pm.

Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld, Certified Professional Life Coach

Women in Transition — Financial Strategies for Divorcees - Along with the emotional impact, divorce can present other challenges, including how to manage your financial future. This workshop will give guidance for protecting financial interests in pre-, during and post-divorce stages. We will discuss understanding your new financial situation as well as important financial considerations you may need to address and steps to take control of your financial life. An actionable checklist will be given out during the session to keep you on track and ensure the best possible outcome. It meets Thurs., Feb. 26, 7 – 9 pm.

Monique Castillo, Financial Advisor

Emotional Wellness - Maintaining a healthy body and mind through grieving times can be a trial for many. This workshop presents strategies and tips to show you how to develop the internal strength needed to move forward with your life. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the McGuiness Funeral Home. It meets Feb. 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cindy Cipriani

Maintaining & Repairing Your Credit - Some of the topics to be covered in this class are how a credit score is determined and how to improve it, how to access, read, and understand credit reports as well as what factors impact them and how to improve them, and credit fraud prevention, i.e. what to do about lost or stolen identity information and fishing methods to be aware of. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corp. To register: please visit www.wcecnj.org or call (973) 507-9700. It meets Mon., Feb. 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Phyllis Micahnik

For more information, visit the People In Transition Facebook page at facebook.com/centerforpeopleintransition. Rowan College at Gloucester County is located on a 250-acre campus on Tanyard Road, Deptford, just off Exit 56 of Route 55.