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Monday, January 24:
No programming today
Tuesday, January 25:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Note this is a new zoom link for Spring 2022*
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 experience. 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.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dissociation makes people feel disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, and memories. It's a normal phenomenon that most people experience at some point, though some will develop a dissociative disorder that requires treatment. Explore the types of dissociative disorders, their symptoms, prevalence & causation, and how they're treated with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, January 26:
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Webinar: Time for a Financial Checkup | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A review of your family’s financial situation is a great way to make sure you are moving in the right direction – it can also boost your momentum. This session will introduce a practical tool for reviewing your financial status, and help you clarify financial goals. For more information and to register, click here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Schizophrenia | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Schizophrenia is a lifelong mental illness that changes how you think, feel, and act. A combination of hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and behavior can be debilitating. An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
ISU WellBeing & CELT: Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-being at ISU - Zoom Session | 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need to step away from your workspace, the Strolls for Well-being at ISU were created to offer you various opportunities on central campus, or to pause wherever you are. Check out the Strolls webpage here. Whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes, these materials have been designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and an experience of how this program can support their overall holistic health. To register, click here
Thursday, January 27:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Note this is a new zoom link for Spring 2022*
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 experience. 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.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Conflict Management and Problem Solving in Relationships | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Confronting problems can be challenging. Heightened emotionality, irrational thinking, impaired judgment, impulsivity, and distorted perceptions interfere with our ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Learn strategies for effective problem solving and conflict management in this one-hour seminar. For more information and to register, click here
ISU WellBeing & CELT: Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-being at ISU - Zoom Session | 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need to step away from your workspace, the Strolls for Well-being at ISU were created to offer you various opportunities on central campus, or to pause wherever you are. Check out the Strolls webpage here. Whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes, these materials have been designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and an experience of how this program can support their overall holistic health. For register, click here
Friday, January 28:
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 February 1, 2022: Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Talking to Children About Mental Health | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Children are curious about their environment and the people around them. How do we answer their questions about mental health? Learn how to help children understand what mental illness is and is not and how to answer their questions in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here