Live Events May 16 - May 20

15 May 2022

        

Monday, May 16: 

Vet Med Walk and Talk  |  12:10 pm | Veterinary Medicine Gentle Doctor Courtyard

If you work at Vet Med and have trouble getting to central campus for Friday Walk and Talks, we have good news for you- Walk and Talks have come to Vet Med! Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others. Walks will continue every Monday through May 23, 2022. No registration is required. 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.

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Emotional Attachment in Relationships | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Understanding your attachment style can help you not only understand yourself better, it will help you navigate relationships with the people you care about. Examine different attachment styles and how they impact our adult relationships, and learn how to heal from early, unhealthy emotional attachments in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. To register, click here

Tuesday, May 17:

ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness  | 10:00 am - 10:15 am  | Zoom

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, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness practice. 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. Can't join us live? Check out recordings of past sessions here

Employee & Family Resources EAP Webinar: Moving Ahead in Mental Health Awareness Month | 10:00 am - 11:00 am  

Mental Health Awareness Month provides a great opportunity to reflect on the past two years. Disruption, uncertainty, and exhaustion have impacted our collective emotional wellbeing. Across the Midwest, levels of anxiety and depression have remained three times higher than pre-pandemic. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in every aspect of our lives, what can you do and how can you help others who are especially vulnerable? Learn how you can lead and be a voice of support and hope in you workplace, community and family by joining us for this special webinar in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Leave with the tools that can help you support emotionally healthy dialogue, address stigma, and promote emotional wellbeing. To register, click here

Wednesday, May 18:

Action for Happiness Webinar: Work Happier with Nic Marks | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Work is a big part of life, but not something we always associate with happiness. Yet happy people are successful people - and organizations with happy people perform better. Nic Marks is a happiness expert, statistician and trained therapist on a mission to improve people’s quality of life. At this special event, Nic will share how we can be happier at work and help to create happier workplaces for those around us too. Nic will also explain how promoting sustainable happiness should be the aim of people and nations everywhere, building on the findings from his ground-breaking Happy Planet Index which has had worldwide attention ever since his famous TED talk watched by millions. To register, click here

Thursday, May 19:  

ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness  | 10:00 am - 10:15 am  | Zoom

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, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness practice. 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. Can't join us live? Check out recordings of past sessions here

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: The Science Behind Mental Health  | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Diagnosing mental illness isn't like diagnosing other chronic diseases. Are mental health disorders best understood as physical illnesses that affect the brain? Or do these disorders belong in a category all their own? An accessible guide to understanding the causes, treatment and prevention of mental illness. Separate myths and facts on this often-misunderstood topic. For more information and to register, click here

Friday, May 20:  

ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk  |  12:10 pm | Steps outside Beardshear Hall

Join us for our last Friday Walk & Talk of the semester! 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 in the Spring. 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:

Monday May 23Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace  | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Successfully defusing situations with upset or angry co-workers, customers, patients, and others is a critical skill for modern workforces. Learn the signs, symptoms, and causes of distress in business, and gain expert tips for managing difficult situations with unreasonable people with a licensed therapist. To register, click here

Wednesday June 1: Project Recovery Iowa | Anxiety Reduction & Self-Care Virtual Training | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

 Join Project Recovery Iowa for a virtual training on Anxiety Reduction and Self-Care. As we reflect on the past two-plus years living with the pandemic, there has been disruption, uncertainty, and prolonged exhaustion which may have impacted your emotional wellbeing. As we continue to better understand the impact of prolonged ups and downs in our lives, we want to look at strategies to assist and help those who are especially vulnerable. This training will help you learn how you can support healthy dialogue, address stigma, and promote educational wellbeing.  We will also discuss strategies to prevent burnout and manage feeling overwhelmed by engaging in healthy activities that may rejuvenate you. To register for this training, please email khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us or call 515-601-7899

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

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