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Monday, June 6:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Why Can't I Just Stop? Understanding OCD in Kids | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Children and teenagers with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder usually know that persistent negative thoughts & compulsive behaviors are not typical and desperately want to stop, but they don’t know how. Oftentimes they hide their symptoms from the world out of embarrassment and shame, causing them to feel isolated & misunderstood. Discuss OCD symptoms and causes with a licensed therapist, and the impact on social and emotional development. Learn what treatment options are available and discover practical tips to provide a supportive environment. To register, click here
Tuesday, June 7:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Live sessions will resume June 14th*
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 Oppositional Defiant Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It’s not unusual for children and teenagers to be defiant, and to question authority on occasion. Discuss how disordered behavior is distinguished from typical child development and explore the diagnostic criteria, causes, and treatment of oppositional defiant disorder in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, June 8:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Depression & Suicide in Young People - What Communities Need to Know | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Depression in children and teenagers is often undiagnosed and untreated because symptoms are mistaken for normal emotional changes. But with early identification & intervention, we can decrease the risk of suicide in depressed youth. Discuss the biological, environmental, and psychological factors that contribute to youth depression and suicide, as well as the signs and symptoms with a licensed therapist. Learn the risk factors, preventative measures, and how to respond after a suicide attempt. For more information and to register, click here
Thursday, June 9:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Live sessions will resume June 14th*
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: Creating Positive Connections in Discipline | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Does punishment change children’s behavior? Explore the differences between discipline and punishment and how discipline can be used to create trusting relationships that foster success. This course is designed for professionals who work with children and families, and is developed from a culturally conscious and trauma-informed lens. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, June 10:
No programming today
Upcoming Events:
Monday June 13: ISU WellBeing: Launch of the Summer Strolls for Well-being | Iowa State University Memorial Union Campanile Room | 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
NEW pause locations for Summer and three new themes - Reflection, Fulfillment and Freedom. PLUS a four new Pick a Pause options located in Ames to explore! If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need a break – mindful walking supports your well-being and work-life harmony. The Strolls for Well-being at ISU is a flexible walking program on campus, or you can simply pause where you are. Come and explore how the Strolls can fit in your schedule, whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and experience how this program can support their overall holistic health. Registration required, click here For more information about the Strolls for Well-being at ISU, visit the ISU WellBeing website
Tuesday June 14: ISU WellBeing: Virtual Launch of the Summer Strolls for Well-being | 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
NEW pause locations for Summer and three new themes - Reflection, Fulfillment and Freedom. PLUS a four new Pick a Pause options located in Ames to explore! If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need a break – mindful walking supports your well-being and work-life harmony. The Strolls for Well-being at ISU is a flexible walking program on campus, or you can simply pause where you are. Come and explore how the Strolls can fit in your schedule, whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and experience how this program can support their overall holistic health. Registration required, click here For more information about the Strolls for Well-being at ISU, visit the ISU WellBeing website
Wednesday June 15: Employee & Family Resources Webinar: LBGTQ+ and Mental Health | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
To recognize and celebrate Pride Month, Employee & Family Resources is hosting a webinar on the relationship between sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health. Learn about disparities in treatment for this marginalized group of individuals and how this impacts outcomes related to addressing mental health concerns in the LBGTQ+ community. In addition, leave with some easy to implement affirmation tools to support those who identify as LBGTQ+. To register, click here
Thursday June 16: Employee & Family Resources EAP Workshop: Food and Mood | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Counting calories, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are some of the most common ways to track eating habits and nutritional intake. But when was the last time you monitored your mood as it relates to what and how much you eat? Emotional eating is a common response to stress and fatigue, and it can lead to unhealthy eating habits, which can lead to chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. In this seminar you’ll reflect on current eating habits, learn ways to track mood and food, and identify the difference between hunger, boredom, and stress eating. Course Objectives: Learn the difference between mindful and mindless eating, identify food triggers as they relate to emotions, and learn the best foods to eat when stressed. To register, visit LEARN@ISU
Thursday June 16 and Thursday June 23: ISU Extension and Outreach Retirement Workshop: 4-H Extension Building Ames, IA | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"Writing Your Retirement Paycheck" provides information and resources for people retiring within the next 10 years. Barb Wollan, Human Sciences extension specialist and workshop leader, will cover topics that include inflation, health care costs, Social Security, required minimum distributions, income tax and more. The usual fee for the workshop is $25 per person or couple, but ISU employees who register with their university email address can use the coupon code "ISUSTAFF" to cover the cost, thanks in part to a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through a partnership with United Way Worldwide. This is the last time the FINRA funding will be available for ISU employees. The April session was sold out, and the workshop is being offered again so it is available to those who were turned away. To register, click here or call 515-832-9597 with questions.