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Monday, May 23:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace | 11:00 am - 12:00 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
Vet Med Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm | Veterinary Medicine Gentle Doctor Courtyard
Join us for our last Vet Med Walk and Talk of the semester today! Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others. 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.
Tuesday, May 24:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Zoom Live session for spring end May 26. New live summer series will begin June 14.
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
Wednesday, May 25:
Action for Happiness Webinar: Embrace Your Limits with Oliver Burkeman| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Modern society is obsessed by time management - with our ever growing to-do lists and shrinking attention spans. But how can we really make best use of our limited time on this planet (about four thousand weeks on average)? At this special event, Oliver Burkeman will take us on a refreshing journey exploring our use of time. He'll explain how to reject the futile obsession with 'getting everything done' and share ways to build a meaningful life by embracing, rather than denying, our limits.We'll discuss how you can break free from unhelpful ideas about time - to help you reshape your priorities and make wiser daily choices. To register, click here
Thursday, May 26:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Zoom - Last live session spring. New live session series will begin June 14.
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: Common Family Reactions to Mental Illness | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, May 27:
No programming today
Upcoming Events:
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