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Monday, April 18:
Vet Med Walk and Talks | 12:10 pm | Veterinary Medicine Gentle Doctor Courtyard
If you work at Vet Med and have trouble getting to central campus for Friday Walk and Talks, we have good news for you- Walk and Talks have come to Vet Med! Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others. Walks will continue every Monday through May 23, 2022. No registration is required. For more information and resources for walking on campus, click here You can also check out our newest program, Strolls for Well-Being at ISU, for other ideas on combining walking and mindfulness.
Tuesday, April 19:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Zoom
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when things around you are 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 practice. For more information, click here if you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you. Can't join us live? Check out recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding ADHD | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more than hyperactive people and short attention spans. An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, and treatment options for ADHD. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones during this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, April 20:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Bipolar Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Everyone experiences ups and downs, but bipolar disorder is different. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
ISU WellBeing: Experience the Strolls for Well-being at ISU | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Session 2 of the 3 part series concluding May 4.
Come and experience the Strolls for Well-being with others in our ISU Community. You will learn what the Strolls are, how they work and then set out and explore during the workshops. Participants will enjoy three in-person workshops using the Spring Guidebook and learn how a practice of mindfulness you can reduce stress and support your overall well-being. We will discuss how to incorporate the Strolls into your work and home life and infuse mindfulness. This is a great option for individuals, teams, departments and working with students. This initiative is a collaboration with ISU WellBeing and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). For more information and to register, click here. For more information on the Strolls for Well-being at ISU, click here.
Thursday, April 21:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Zoom
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when things around you are 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 practice. For more information, click here if you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you. Can't join us live? Check out recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Does compassion cause suffering? When does it go too far and how can caregivers protect their own wellbeing? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional energy with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, April 22:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm | Steps outside Beardshear Hall
Our Friday Walk & Talks have resumed! Meet us for a one mile walk around our picturesque ISU campus. Come walk and talk with friends, colleagues, or just come and enjoy the beauty of campus. Join ISU WorkLife and WellBeing and de-stress from the week. The Friday Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others! Walks will continue every Friday through May 20, 2022. For more information and resources for walking on campus, click here You can also check out our newest program, Strolls for Well-Being at ISU, for other ideas on combining walking and mindfulness.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday April 26 and Tuesday May 3: ISU Extension Pre-Retirement Workshop | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | 4-H Extension Building Ames
This workshop is designed to provide information and resources needed by those approaching retirement within the next ten years. Topics include inflation, health costs, Social Security, required minimum distributions, income tax and more. To register, click here The workshop is available FREE to ISU employees with coupon code ISUSTAFF
Thursday May 5: Employee & Family Resources EAP Workshop: Unplugged | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
It can be difficult to unplug living in a world of constant connection and perpetual multi-tasking. If you feel like your day is a series of alerts, notifications, and reminders, you are not alone. The average person checks his or her phone 150 times a day which makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks, projects and those around you. Several studies show tht we need time away from our personal devices in order to refresh and recharge. Learn how unplugging a bit each day can be beneficial to your personal relationships and increase productivity in the workplace. Course Objectives: Focus on mindfulness, discover the truth behind multi-tasking, identify ways to cut back on excessive screen time, and stablish personal time outs to enhance productivity. To sign up, visit LEARN@ISU
Tuesday May 17: Employee & Family Resources EAP Webinar: Moving Ahead in Mental Health Awareness Month | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mental Health Awareness Month provides a great opportunity to reflect on the past two years. Disruption, uncertainty, and exhaustion have impacted our collective emotional wellbeing. Across the Midwest, levels of anxiety and depression have remained three times higher than pre-pandemic. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in every aspect of our lives, what can you do and how can you help others who are especially vulnerable? Learn how you can lead and be a voice of support and hope in you workplace, community and family by joining us for this special webinar in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Leave with the tools that can help you support emotionally healthy dialogue, address stigma, and promote emotional wellbeing. To register, click here