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Monday, July 4:
University holiday- No programming today
Tuesday, July 5:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Introduction to Children's Mental Health | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Mentally healthy children are able to reach developmental & emotional milestones, have positive social skills, and healthy ways to cope with problems. One of the most important ways we can strengthen the mental health of children is by recognizing when children need support. This introductory webinar explores how culture impacts our understanding of children’s mental health, some of the most common mental health symptoms and diagnoses for children, and when to seek help. This introductory webinar will prepare you for upcoming webinars on children's mental health. To register, click here
Wednesday, July 6:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: The Psychological Origins of Stigma & Bias | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How does cultural bias impact treatment, prevention & recovery? Discuss the origins of understanding mental illness, how misinformation is spread, and how stigma impacts individuals and communities. Learn tips for correcting negative perceptions with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday, July 7:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: I Don't Need Help: Supporting People Who Can't See Their Mental Illness | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Why do people sometimes reject help? Discuss the reasons why people refuse mental health care and how to respond & cope in this one-hour seminar. To register, click here
Friday, July 8:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm | Steps outside Beardshear Hall
Friday Walk & Talks have resumed! Meet us for a one mile walk around our picturesque ISU campus. Come walk and talk with friends, colleagues, or just come and enjoy the beauty of campus. Join ISU WorkLife and WellBeing and de-stress from the week. The Friday Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others! For more information and resources for walking on campus, click 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 July 19: Employee & Family Resources EAP Webinar: Enneagram at Work: Understanding and Exploring The 9 Types | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
The Enneagram is a popular personality model, describing nine types and what motivates each type to respond in unique ways. How these types show up at their best and under stress is key to building empathy and successful collaboration in the workplace and beyond. During this webinar you will recognize your own, and others' stress triggers, explore how to increase empathy for yourself and others, and consider how team and individual Enneagram coaching can support wellbeing and increased resilience. 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