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Monday, March 1:
- NAMI Webinar: Managing Stress & Burnout for Professionals 12:00 -1:00 pm
Stress is something we all experience in our personal and professional lives. Learn how to manage distress to avoid career burnout and discover effective ways to cope in this one-hour session with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, go here.
- ISU WellBeing: NEW - Meditation 301: Beyond Mindfulness - Working with Difficult Emotions
In partnership with ISU Professor of Psychology and Zen monk Dr. Douglas Gentile, these sessions will focus on using meditation and contemplative techniques to work with anxiety and other difficult emotions. Email WorkLife to receive a registration link.
Tuesday, March 2:
- ISU WellBeing Webinar: Mid-Morning Mindfulness - 10:00 - 10:15 am - there is a new Zoom link for 2021. Follow the link and register to join us.
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when all around you is a little chaotic than to practice mindfulness. Join your colleagues and the ISU WellBeing team, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.
- NAMI Webinar: Common Family Reactions to Mental Illness - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Understand the stages of emotional response, the stages of the caregiving experience, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, go here.
Wednesday, March 3:
NAMI We Are Here With You | Spring 2021 | NAMI Greater Des Moines Motivational Speakers Series: Chronically Curious with Sarah Noll Wilson - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Diagnosed with a panic disorder and ADHD in her 30s, Sarah shares her humorous and inspirational journey of self-discovery. For more information and to register, go here.
ISU WorkLife Connections: Managing pandemic fatigue: Are our behaviors more important than ever before? with Jacob Meyer- 2:30 - 3:00 pm.
We want to connect with you! Every Wednesday join your WorkLife at ISU team, or special guest, in a conversation on work-life balance during these challenging times. Each week we will share information on staying well and connecting with other ISU employees both at work and at home. For more information about and to join the conversation, go here.
Today's session: Dr. Meyer will answer questions about the associations between movement and mental health. He will draw on his current research evaluating the associations between health behaviors and mental health during the time of COVID-19. This talk will serve as an excellent follow-up to our earlier Managing Pandemic Fatigue session and will provide useful insights for anyone, whether or not you were able to attend the initial session.
Thursday, March 4:
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when all around you is a little chaotic than to practice mindfulness. Join your colleagues and the ISU WellBeing team, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.
- NAMI Webinar: Understanding Anxiety - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. An accessible guide to understanding what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, go here.
Friday, March 5:
ISU WellBeing is committed to creating a walking community (even virtually) for ISU employees. To support this community, we are continuing with the Friday Walk and Talks, but just not as a large group on campus. Whether you are on campus or working remotely, having to maintain physical distancing can feel isolating at times. We want to support you in every way. Join us virtually by taking the time to get up, get out, and walk for your well-being! For more information go here.