"Emotional Challenges Resulting from a Lay Off"

Inviting Executives and Professionals to attend FREE workshop "Career Transitions of Greater Boston" Guest Speaker: Michael Parise, Tuesday, September 20; "Emotional Challenges Resulting from a Lay Off".

Tuesday September 20th 10 AM -12:30 PM, at the Burlington Public Library Michael Parise will be talking about the emotional challenges of a lay off. This is a workshop you won't want to miss! No matter the length of time you've been in transition, it's likely you have some head trash associated with it. This is open to all (and free!) please let others know about it! Here's more info:

"Loss and Gain on Main Street"

The loss of a job is listed among the primary stressors in life, along with the death of a loved one, moving to a new city, and serious illness. How do we deal emotionally with the loss of a job or the need to transition to a new career? What is to be gained in the transition? Why do we call grieving a "project"? Michael Parise, will guide us through the rough waters of job loss and how to best deal with the grief.

Michael Parise is a Life Coach and Counselor with over 25 years experience. He works with people from all walks of life who are in transition or who simply wish to discover their true life goals and the practical strategies that will empower them to move forward. Michael has recently made his own transition from 32 years of pastoral ministry to his new career as a coach, writer, and project assistant. His experience and skills have earned him a reputation as a compassionate listener and counselor.

Meetings are free and open to the public. No pre registration necessary. We encourage all professionals /executives to attend. Business casual attire. We cover a different topic every week:

Join our LinkedIn group "Career Transitions of Greater Boston" or Visit our website at http://CareerTransitionsofGreaterBoston.com or e-mail suzanne.gray@comcast.net for more info.


Suzanne Gray and Margie Pascetta co-facilitate these weekly workshops; they each own and operate independent offices of The Entrepreneur's Source, the leading self employment coaching organization in North America; they help their clients clarify their unique career and personal goals and vision. They educate clients about business ownership and help them to explore businesses that meet their specific criteria, using a step by step process.

Can you help Free Geek Providence?

Dear Friend of Free Geek Providence,

As you may know,  Johnson & Wales University has been very generous in allowing us to use space at their facility on Harborside Campus to process outgoing donations to organizations.  

 The "cage" at JWU transformed us as an organization.  We went from a group of motivated individuals, to an organization that has donated over 500 computers to organizations and individuals that might not otherwise have them. 

 We now know we are losing the space at JWU, and we will need to move out the first week of April.  In order to cover moving expenses, rent, and insurance, we need to raise $4000 in the next few weeks.

Free Geek Providence can remain a viable organization and grow to offer more services, but only with your help.   

If you have seen and believe in the difference a computer can make in the life of a child, an out of work parent, or a friend trying to make it through school, please show your support for Free Geek Providence today with a donation of $25, $50 or $100 dollars.

Please make checks payable to Free Geek Providence and send to: 

Free Geek Providence 

Po Box 603109 

Providence, RI 02906 

or With PayPal at http://www.freegeekprovidence.org/campaign/

We are a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible. If you have questions please email forrest@freegeekpvd.org or kim@freegeekpvd.org 

Thank you, 

Forrest Sutton                                                                                Kim Benevides 

Board of Directors                                                                     Volunteer Coordinator

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Remember - if you are in the RI area, Community Camp is scheduled for Apr 23 at RISD and there are four free passes available for job searchers.

Putting the social in social media

The PodCamp WesternMass organizers (Morriss Partee, Jacklyn Stevens and Kelly Galanis) appeared on MassAppeal to discuss the event coming up on Saturday, Feb 5, 2011.

Yours truly is mentioned as organizing the track (a set of sessions) focused on how to use social media for your job search.

PodCamp in western Mass.: wwlp.com

If you can make it to the PodCamp WesternMA in Westfield St Univ, you should see if you can go for free. The details can be found here