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Monday, May 2:
Vet Med Walk and Talks | 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: Managing Emotions through Connection | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This webinar explores why receiving emotional support as children helps us to manage our emotions as adults. Learn the types of emotional support children need from infancy through adolescence and the tools caregivers need to provide what each stage needs. Discussion will also include the importance of adults understanding how their ability to manage emotions impacts children. To register, click here
Tuesday, May 3:
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: Creating a Low-Stress Environment & Minimizing Crises | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Families are susceptible to strain from a number of sources including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, how to identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and tips for communicating in times of crisis with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Wednesday, May 4:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Talking to Children About Mental Health | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Children are curious about their environment and the people around them. How do we answer their questions about mental health? Learn how to help children understand what mental illness is and is not and how to answer their questions in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
NAMI Iowa: Ending The Silence For Teens | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Ames Public Library Rotary Room
Join this engaging presentation to learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma. This presentation is for teens and their loved ones. For more information, click here.
Thursday, May 5:
Employee & Family Resources EAP Workshop: Unplugged | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
It can be difficult to unplug living in a world of constant connection and perpetual multi-tasking. If you feel like your day is a series of alerts, notifications, and reminders, you are not alone. The average person checks his or her phone 150 times a day which makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks, projects and those around you. Several studies show tht we need time away from our personal devices in order to refresh and recharge. Learn how unplugging a bit each day can be beneficial to your personal relationships and increase productivity in the workplace. Course Objectives: Focus on mindfulness, discover the truth behind multi-tasking, identify ways to cut back on excessive screen time, and stablish personal time outs to enhance productivity. To sign up, visit LEARN@ISU
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: Understanding PTSD | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social supports, access to treatment, and coping mechanisms. An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, May 6:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm | Steps outside Beardshear Hall
Our 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! Walks will continue every Friday through May 20, 2022. 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 May 17: 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
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