{"id":12068,"date":"2025-03-18T03:06:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068"},"modified":"2025-03-18T07:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T07:25:59","slug":"march-2025-benefits-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068","title":{"rendered":"March 2025 Benefits News"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; class=&#8221;enews&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; 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css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul link_style_opacity\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-bookmark\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068#congrats\">Congratulations New Executive Director Barb Fortier!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068#farewell\">Farewell from Lisa Thiessen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068#tips\">Tip from Barb: Submitting a HCSA Claim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=120688#cep\">CEP: Planning for 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068#wellness\">Words of Wellness: Visiting a Dietitian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?p=12068#webinars\">Kii Webinar: Sleep and Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Dr. Gordon Jensen<br \/>\nGSI President &amp; Board Chair[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner bottom_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;20&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;20&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Congratulations New Executive Director Barb!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:22px|text_align:center|color:%2387b943&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Domine%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739909780960{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6651 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Barb Fortier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Barb-2.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>On behalf of the Board of Directors of ELCIC Group Services, Inc., I am pleased to announce that <strong>Barb Fortier<\/strong> has been appointed as the Executive Director of GSI, <strong>effective April 1, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barb holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree and has served as the pension and benefits administrator with GSI <strong>for nearly twenty years<\/strong>. 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el_class=&#8221;byline&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]by Lisa Thiessen<br \/>\nExecutive Director[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner bottom_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;20&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;20&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Thiessen\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lisa-Thiessen-edit-standard-width-500px-cropped-gigapixel.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Throughout my career, <strong>continuing professional development has always been important<\/strong> to me. I value learning about new tools that I can use to make my<strong> work more efficient and\/or effective<\/strong> for what I am trying to achieve. Even if I don\u2019t learn something completely new, I usually get a <strong>new perspective<\/strong> that provides a greater understanding. I have always found that attending a class or going to a conference adds new interest to my work and brings greater imagination to possibilities. For me, it also <strong>supports my mental health<\/strong> because I am doing something proactive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For these reasons I was pleased to hear that the Continuing Education Plan (CEP) would be part of my compensation package when I was first hired. As I look back, I am <strong>thankful for the financial resources and the hours<\/strong> allotted to me as I have gained so much and in doing so, hope that you, the Plan Members, have benefited from my ongoing learning. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While I have learned<strong> many financial and technical things<\/strong> over the years, I think one of the most important lessons I have learned is that <strong>w<\/strong><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ords matter<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The words we chose have an impact. Continued learning has made me <strong>more aware of my surrounding environment<\/strong> and enabled to read the context of the situation. I strive to chose my words wisely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12114 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters-600x403.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters-400x269.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/letters.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>In one of the sessions that I attended a few years ago we were given a long list of descriptive words, maybe over 100. Our <strong>assignment was to select the top four words<\/strong> that we thought were most important to us in describing our personal character and something that we wanted others to recognize in us. We went through an exercise of discussing what some of them meant, ranking them, and reflecting. Without the benefit of a pick list, consider what your words might be. I would like to share my four words with you:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Integrity \u2026 Respect \u2026 Competency \u2026 Curiosity\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I hope that in my time here in the ELCIC, I have demonstrated these qualities. I wish the incoming Executive Director and team at GSI all the very best of times. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Thanks to all the GSI directors<\/strong> who I have worked with over the years and in particular John Wolff, who served as GSI President\/Board Chair and my \u2018boss\u2019 for most of my tenure. And to the <strong>Plan Member<\/strong>s\u2026 it has been my absolute pleasure to serve you, I will miss seeing you at the Synod gatherings. 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If you don\u2019t get a confirmation number or the claim isn\u2019t paid within<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238933492 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> 5 to 7 working days<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238933492 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, you will need to resubmit it under the Submit a Claim\u00a0button and choose my Health Care Spending Account only<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;rgba(113,199,216,0.2)&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; 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el_class=&#8221;byline&#8221;]by Deacon Gretchen Peterson<br \/>\nAssistant to the Bishop, Youth &amp; Leadership[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741286499479{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are like me in that at the beginning of each new year, you start to think about and <strong>investigate new continuing education experiences<\/strong> to add to your calendar for the year. I have to admit that I kind of feel a bit lost or ungrounded when I don\u2019t have something planned for the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/education.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12158 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/education-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/education-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/education-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/education.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I love having something to look forward to!<\/strong> What is the course or the event that I want to make sure I don\u2019t miss out on for this year? What are some of my growing edges that I want to take the time and energy to invest in for my further learning? <strong>What parts of the ministry that God has called me to would benefit from deeper learning?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can be a challenge to fit continuing education experiences into our busy personal and work lives. I think that\u2019s why I like to plan out my con ed at the beginning of the year \u2013 so that I get it in my calendar early and then plan other pieces of life around it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what are you looking to do this year?<strong> Send me an email so I know!<\/strong> I would love to highlight new and different con ed learning experiences here in this space so let me know what you are up to!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And I\u2019ll let you know what I\u2019m planning for this year!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742282664637{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741282088852{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"none\">March is Nutrition month, and the Dietitians of Canada\u202fhave announced this year\u2019s theme as <strong>Nourish to Flourish<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW79032043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79032043 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79032043 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> A great way to get started is to meet with a dietitian.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW79032043 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is a Dietitian?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Dietitians c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">oach you through diet and lifestyle changes as you work to achieve your healthy eating goals or work to manage disease.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> They can<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">elp you with label reading, grocery shopping, and saving money at the grocery store.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW236404070 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740510104860{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; 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Here are the annual amounts per module:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00aec7;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Blue <\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">60% up to $300<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #87b943;\">Green<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">70% up to $400<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/005C84\">Teal<\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">80% up to $500<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that only Registered Dietitians are covered by the ELCIC Group Benefits Plan.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741282080215{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>When Might a Person Want to Visit A Dietitian?<\/h3>\n<p>Dietitians can provide useful guidance to anyone who wants to learn more about how dietary changes could benefit them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dietitian@2x.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12148 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dietitian@2x-300x171.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dietitian@2x-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dietitian@2x-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dietitian@2x.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>someone who is newly diagnosed with an intolerance to gluten or with a food allergy could learn how to eat a nutritionally balanced diet while avoiding the food that is causing issues<\/li>\n<li>a person wanting to lose weight could consult a dietitian to develop a meal plan that suits their individual palate while reducing calories<\/li>\n<li>a dietitian could help someone experiencing acid reflux to identify trigger foods and suggest alternatives<\/li>\n<li>a person with Type 2 diabetes who hopes to reduce reliance on medication could work with a dietitian to identify nutritional strategies to achieve that<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also see a dietitian when you&#8217;re ready to make some changes towards a healthier lifestyle but aren&#8217;t sure how to do that most productively.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can I Get Started?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49242116 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49242116 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Dietitians of Canada has a website that can help you to find a professional near you with the particular expertise you are looking for. Here is a link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/members.dietitians.ca\/Web\/Web\/Membership\/Directory\/Find_a_Dietitian_Directory.aspx?hkey=81abbd4d-e041-4223-8723-7af2d390f04c\">Find a Dietitian<\/a> page on their website.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your MFAP plan through Kii CloudMD also offers diet and nutrition counselling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;rgba(135,185,67,0.1)&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; left_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; right_padding_tablet=&#8221;5&#8243; top_padding_phone=&#8221;5&#8243; 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el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Webinar: Sleep and Insomnia&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:22px|text_align:center|color:%2387b943&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Domine%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741283968884{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Description:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Good quality sleep is essential for our physical health, mental health, and how we function day-to-day. And yet, despite its importance, sleep can often feel elusive. Join CloudMD this month to learn how to build better sleep, including tips on how to navigate temporary sleep disruptions, how to recognize different sleep conditions that might require more support, and how to help your body produce restorative, restful sleep. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to build better nights for brighter days.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask an Expert Question \/ Concern:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sleep.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12154 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sleep-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sleep-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sleep-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sleep.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cI just went through a really stressful time, and it\u2019s completely thrown my sleep off. Things have finally calmed down a bit, but I\u2019m still struggling to fall asleep at night and waking up feeling cranky and exhausted. How can I get my sleep back on track?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Wednesday, March 19, 2025\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> 12:00 \u2013 12:30 PM ET\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;small&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular-tilt&#8221; button_color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; el_class=&#8221;enews-button&#8221; text=&#8221;Register for Webinar&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/8635402039969067863&#8243; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-wpforms&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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