Monday, August 8:
No programming today
Tuesday, August 9:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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 every Tuesday and Thursday mornings now through August 18th for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. We will then take a pause until September 6th. 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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
ISU WorkLife EAP Webinar: Building an Effective Team | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
How do you build an effective team when you are surrounded by others who may think, behave and see the world differently? This session offers participants the opportunity to learn what makes an effective team, the challenges that can get in the way, and specific skills that each team member can practice on a day-to-day basis to improve relationships and team performance. Course Objectives: Build a vision of an effective team based on members own values and experiences, review the natural stages of team development, examine the barriers to effective team communication, and learn practical communication skills that each team member can apply to improve team relationships. To register, visit LEARN@ISU
Wednesday, August 10:
TIAA Webinar: Lifetime Income: Market-proof Your Retirement | 11:00 am
You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. TIAA can help you understand how to create a diversified retirement income plan that protects you against key retirement risks. To register, click here
Project Recovery Iowa Webinar: Anxiety Reduction and Self-Care | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
As we reflect on the past two-plus years living with the pandemic, there has been disruption, uncertainty, and prolonged exhaustions which may have impacted your emotional wellbeing. Across the Midwest levels of anxiety and depression have remained three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in our lives, we want to help you look at strategies to assist and help those who are especially vulnerable. This training will help you learn how you can support healthy dialogue, address stigma, and promote emotional wellbeing. To register email khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us or call 514-601-7899
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Hoarding | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that involves much more than keeping extra papers around. This seminar explores the reasons people hoard, common symptoms of hoarding, and the impact hoarding has on both the individual and the family. Discuss treatment options and tips for communicating with someone who hoards. To register, click here
Thursday, August 11:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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 every Tuesday and Thursday mornings now through August 18th for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. We will then take a pause until September 6th. 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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: What is Therapy? Does It Work? | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
For many of us, what happens in therapy is a mystery. Discuss different reasons why people go to therapy, how to choose a therapist, what the therapy process truly looks like, and how it works in this one-hour seminar. To register, click here
Friday, August 12:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10pm | Steps Outside Beardshear Hall
Friday Walk and Talks will continue through August 19th (we will then pause until September 9th). 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! For more information and resources for walking on campus, 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 August 16: TIAA Webinar: Gaining Insight: Navigating Debt Consolidation and Understanding The Mortgage Process | 11:00 am
This webinar will help you understand how to manage and consolidate debt, and provide a primer that can help make the mortgage process easier to navigate. To register, click here
Wednesday August 17: Employee & Family Resources EAP Webinar: Five Tips to Transition into the School Year | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The transition back to school is touted as a time of excitement but this change can cause a variety of emotions that include fear and anxiety for students and families. Learn a veteran school counselor's five tips to process the transition back to school, how to encourage your student to be transparent about how they're feeling, and the most supportive ways to respond to their emotions. In addition, learn how to navigate your own feelings during this time of change. To register, click here
Wednesday August 17: TIAA Webinar: The Power of Saving | 11:00 am
Whether you’re the kind of person that lives and spends in the now or plans for what’s ahead, there are always ways to save smarter. In this webinar, you’ll learn a number of strategies for better managing your money so you have the knowledge and confidence to pay your bills, save for a rainy day, and achieve any larger financial goals you’ve set for yourself. To register, click here
Wednesday August 17: Project Recovery Iowa Webinar: Anxiety Reduction and Self-Care | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
As we reflect on the past two-plus years living with the pandemic, there has been disruption, uncertainty, and prolonged exhaustions which may have impacted your emotional wellbeing. Across the Midwest levels of anxiety and depression have remained three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in our lives, we want to help you look at strategies to assist and help those who are especially vulnerable. This training will help you learn how you can support healthy dialogue, address stigma, and promote emotional wellbeing. To register email khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us or call 514-601-7899