Monday, July 18:
No programming today
Tuesday, July 19:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | Programming Pause July 18 - July 29 - *Live sessions will resume August 2nd*
While live sessions are paused, you can access recordings of past sessions here
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 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.
Wednesday, July 20:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Maintaining a balance between taking care of loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Early Attachment: Why Emotional Bonds Matter | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Attachment theory is among the most popular concepts in children’s mental health. Explore the stages of attachment, what secure attachment looks like, and the impact of insecure attachments in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday, July 21:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | Programming Pause July 18 - July 29 - *Live sessions will resume August 2nd*
While live sessions are paused, you can access recordings of past sessions here
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 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: Communication Do's & Dont's | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding how mental health impacts thinking and behavior helps to reduce frustration & stress, and improves outcomes for everyone. Learn simple tools to manage conflict and express feelings so that you are heard with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Friday, July 22:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk *Live walks will resume in early August*
While live walks are paused, check out the 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 2: Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Stress: Signs, Symptoms, Management, and Prevention | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The term ‘stress’ is used loosely in our culture. What does it really mean and how vulnerable are you? Understand the biology of stress and explore realistic and practical ways to manage distress in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Tuesday August 9: 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 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