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Monday, April 5:
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. Email WorkLife to receive a registration link.
- Mindspring Mental Health Alliance (formerly NAMI) Webinar: Covid Trauma How Do We Heal | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health. How do we start to heal from its impact? This seminar explores what trauma is and how COVID-19 trauma impacted us. Discover practical steps to start the healing process in this one-hour session with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Tuesday, April 6:
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.
- Mindspring Mental Health Alliance (formerly NAMI) Webinar: Managing Stress & Burnout For Professionals | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Stress is something we all experience in our personal and professional lives. Learn how to manage distress to avoid career burnout and discover effective ways to cope in this one-hour session with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, April 7:
ISU WorkLife Connections | 2:30 - 3:00 pm
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.
Today's session: Transitioning Through the Pandemic: Coping Strategies for Burnout - Featuring- Jenna Ashley ISU WellBeing Intern The session today will cover:
- Eleven different coping strategies and tips from a Washington University psychiatrist to help you cope with physical, mental and emotional pandemic burnout.
- The importance of continuing to address anxiety, depression and isolation as we enter this new pandemic stage and vaccine rollout.
- ISU WellBeing's mental health resources available through Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Kognito.
Thursday, April 8:
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.
- Mindspring Mental Health Alliance (formerly NAMI) Webinar: Communication Do's & Dont's | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Understanding how mental illness impacts thinking and behavior helps to reduce frustration & stress, and improves outcomes for everyone. Learn simple tools to manage conflict and express feelings, verbal and non-verbal messaging, cognitive reframing and active listening techniques with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, April 9:
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.