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Monday, June 27:
No programming today
Tuesday, June 28:
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: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-image and misperceptions about appearance. Preoccupation with perceived flaws can result in anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder in this one-hour seminar. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others. To register, click here
Wednesday, June 29:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Eating Disorders | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Although our culture is preoccupied with food and weight, and disordered patterns of eating are very common, clinical diagnosis of eating disorders is less common. Even for professionals who have been treating them for years, eating disorders can be confusing illnesses. Explore the types of eating disorders, their signs & symptoms, risk factors, and treatment in this one-hour seminar. Learn practical steps for supporting loved ones and tips for discussing this often-misunderstood topic with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday, June 30:
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: Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is an eating disorder characterized by very selective eating habits, a disturbance in eating patterns, or both. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis. Learn practical tips to manage symptoms and support loved ones in this one-hour seminar. To register, click here
Friday, July 1:
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 12: Employee & Family Resources EAP Workshop: Unplug the Power Struggle: De-escalate Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Communication is key to de-escalate any situation but oftentimes people struggle to communicate under stressful and traumatic circumstances. Focusing on empathetic listening and remaining in control of the situation are two factors that play into how well a situation can be de-escalated. Learn how to support anyone, anywhere, and with any issue and uncover how to avoid the wrong type of response that could make a situation worse. Course objectives are to review universal de-escalation principles that apply to any age, setting, or issue, explore the five keys to empathetic listening, establish ways to remain in control of any situation, and review different response techniques and identify which responses make situations worse. To register, visit LEARN@ISU
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