The document proposes a series of seminars and workshops for women experiencing transitional periods in midlife. It focuses on topics like family changes, career transitions, health issues, and aging parents. Needs assessments found that women were most interested in presentations on financial security, health, and retirement. The proposed workshops would provide direct education and counseling on identifying financial needs, options, and resources as well as implementing a financial plan. They would utilize presentations, breakout groups, and information booths to both directly and indirectly counsel participants.

1. Women’s Midlife Wellness Jo-el Doty Jen Gargrave Nancy McGinnis March 30, 2006 Proposal for a Series of Seminars and Workshops for Women’s Transitional Needs.

4. Psychosocial Symptoms Prevalent in Transitional States: Increased Stress Fear and Inability to Proceed Increased Confusion Lack of Helpful Information Not Prepared for Future

5. Community Counseling Model: Areas of Influence: Community Services Client Services Utilizes Direct and Indirect Counseling Methods

9. Survey

10. Counselor’s Hypothesis Anticipated Topics: Social and emotional issues would rank highest Anticipated Venues: Self help and book groups

23. Small Group Educational Workshops SUGGESTED TOPICS: Single Women IRA’s Self-Employed Managing Credit Debt Management Real Estate Wills/Living Trusts Social Security Medicare/Medicaid Drug Insurance Options

27. Information Booths staffed with Female Advocates and Social Service Workers from Local Community. Indirect Counseling: Networking opportunity Literature and lecturers Legal advocates for women’s financial security. Consultations with members of the community’s helping network.