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Monday, February 8:
- ISU WellBeing: NEW - Meditation 301: Beyond Mindfulness - Working with Difficult Emotions
In partnership with ISU Professor of Psychology and Zen monk Dr. Douglas Gentile, these sessions will focus on using meditation and contemplative techniques to work with anxiety and other difficult emotions. For more information and to register, go here.
Tuesday, February 9:
- ISU WellBeing Webinar: Mid-Morning Mindfulness - 10:00 - 10:15 am - there is a new Zoom link for 2021. Follow the link and register to join us.
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when all around you is a little chaotic than to practice mindfulness. Join your colleagues and the ISU WellBeing team, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.
EAP Webinar: BE-I-N-G Well During COVID with Warren Phillips, Ph.D. - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
BE-I-N-G Well During COVID is an interactive Workshop that presents an opportunity for self-care, compassion, and connection. Discussion will include stressors and coping, being present with emotions, learn grounding to help with emotions, solidify an action plan of coping skills to increase well-being. For more information and to register, go here
- NAMI Webinar: Managing Stress - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The term ‘stress’ is used loosely in our culture. What does it really mean and how vulnerable are you? Understand the biology of stress and explore realistic and effective ways to manage stress with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, go here.
Wednesday, February 10:
We want to connect with you! Every Wednesday join your WorkLife at ISU team, or special guest, in a conversation on work-life balance during these challenging times. Each week we will share information on staying well and connecting with other ISU employees both at work and at home. For more information about and to join the conversation, go here.
Session Description: Raising small (and big) humans during a pandemic has been tough on parents. It’s required us to change our plans, routines, and even our parenting techniques. Sometimes the obstacles leave parents feeling defeated, but that guilt may not reflect how great you really are. Come join The Science of Parenting pros as they discuss four research-based terms for reflecting on effective parenting practices!
Thursday, February 11:
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when all around you is a little chaotic than to practice mindfulness. Join your colleagues and the ISU WellBeing team, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.
- NAMI Webinar: Self-Care & the Impact of Mental Illness - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make living or working with a person experiencing a mental illness especially taxing. Learn strategies to respond to problem behaviors, set boundaries, and manage your own stress in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, go here.
Friday, February 12:
ISU WellBeing is committed to creating a walking community (even virtually) for ISU employees. To support this community, we are continuing with the Friday Walk and Talks, but just not as a large group on campus. Whether you are on campus or working remotely, having to maintain physical distancing can feel isolating at times. We want to support you in every way. Join us virtually by taking the time to get up, get out, and walk for your well-being! For more information go here.