Monday, July 25:
No programming today
Tuesday, July 26:
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: Understanding Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dissociation changes your sense of time and identity, and 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. To register, click here
Wednesday, July 27:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
OCD manifests differently in different people – the disorder involves much more than anxiety about germs or compulsions to clean. An accessible guide to understanding this often-misunderstood diagnosis, including symptoms of OCD, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Managing Emotions through Connection | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
How does the emotional support we do / do not receive as children impact our ability to manage emotions as adults? Learn the types of emotional support children need from infancy through adolescence, and the tools caregivers need to provide what each stage needs. To register, click here
Thursday, July 28:
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: Understanding ADHD | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more than hyperactive people and short attention spans. An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, and treatment options for ADHD. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones with a licensed therapist.To register, click here
Friday, July 29:
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