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Monday, December 20:
No programming today
Tuesday, December 21:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | *No live session today*
To view recordings of past events, click here. If you would like to receive an email with the registration link when live sessions resume on Tuesday January 11, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you. *Note this will be a new link for Spring 2022!*
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Holiday Stress + Self-Care | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always feel that wonderful, with an array of demands on our time and energy often leaving us feeling depleted, disappointed, and depressed. This one-hour seminar includes practical tips to manage the stress that accompanies the holidays, tips for self-care, and ways to find the support you need. Let’s bring more “peace & joy” back into your holiday season! For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, December 22:
ISU WellBeing: At The Kitchen Table Conversation | 9:00 am
It’s been another long year that has left many of us with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, loneliness and loss. We have also seen moments of celebration, families and friends reunited, new opportunities we didn’t know were possible, communities coming together and a renewed faith in the human spirit. Whether you are a part of the Kitchen Table reunion or joining for the first time, we welcome you to join us for connection, sharing and fun with others from ISU. Come as you are, join when you can, stay as long as you choose and don’t forget your favorite morning wake-me-ups! To join the conversation, sharing and fun, click here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Do the winter months get you down more than you think they should? Explore the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, when it’s time to see a doctor, and what treatment options are available. Includes practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones who are struggling. For more information and to register, click here
Thursday, December 23: ISU Holiday
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | *No live session today*
To view recordings of past events, click here. If you would like to receive an email with the registration link when live sessions resume on Tuesday January 11, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you. *Note this will be a new link for Spring 2022!*
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Relationships, Family and Mental Health | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make relationships challenging. Learn strategies to set boundaries, respond to difficult behavior, and manage your own stress in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, December 24: ISU Holiday
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | *Live sessions have ended until early Spring 2022*
While our Walk and Talks have "officially" ended until Spring 2022, we still encourage everyone to get out and walk as weather permits! For more information and resources for walking on campus, click here. As we know, winter weather in Iowa can be unpredictable so if we have an unseasonably warm day and anyone feels like a group walk, send out a Campus Connection note in Adventure2 and see if your colleagues are up for an impromptu walk around campus! 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 December 28: Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Mental Illness | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Mental health and mental illness are not mutually exclusive concepts. This one-hour seminar provides an accessible guide to understanding the continuum of mental health, the categories of mental health disorders, how prevalent they are, and what causes mental illness. Separate myths & facts and learn strategies to combat stigma and help others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Thursday December 30: Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: What is COVID Trauma? | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health. How do we heal from its impact? This seminar explores what trauma is and how Covid trauma has impacted society. Learn practical steps to start the healing process with a licensed therapist in this one-hour seminar. For more information and to register, click here