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Monday, February 15:
- 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. Email WorkLife to receive a registration link.
Tuesday, February 16:
- 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: Understanding PTSD - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social supports, participation in treatment and coping mechanisms. An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, go here.
Wednesday, February 17:
NAMI Speaker Series: We are Here. With You. - Leadership Lessons from the Hood with speaker Curtis Hill - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Transformed drug dealer and gang member turned educator/administrator shares lessons in overcoming adversity. For more information and to register, go here.
EAP Webinar: The Communication Map with speaker Janet Tingwald - 2:00 - 2:45 pm
The Communication Map is a foundational system that provides you a structure for effectively addressing issues and problems in any relationship. Learn the “9 Rules of the Road” and how to avoid “Road Blocks” in resolving issues. For more information and to register, go here
ISU WorkLife Connections (formally Well-being Wednesday Conversations) - COVID Recovery Iowa: Resources at a Glance - 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: The COVID Recovery Iowa team can direct you to a plethora of relevant resources at no cost. Learn more about what COVID Recovery Iowa is and how it can benefit you. Session will be hosted by Renee Schulte, LMHC, Specialty Coordinator for Workforce: Essential, Non-essential and Unemployed at COVID Recovery Iowa.
Thursday, February 18:
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: Communication Do's & Don'ts - 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 in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, go here.
Friday, February 19:
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.