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Monday, May 9:
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: Responding to a Mental Health Emergency | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
We know what to do if someone breaks their arm - brace it and go to the hospital. But what do you do if someone is experiencing a mental health emergency? Prepare yourself by learning what causes crisis situations, the warning signs, how to respond and what to do once the crisis has ended. To register, click here
Tuesday, May 10:
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 Trauma | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Trauma is defined by the emotional and psychological effect an event has on people, and less by the event itself. Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical & mental health with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Wednesday, May 11:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Suicide | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It is often believed that talking about suicide or asking someone if they feel suicidal will encourage suicide attempts, when in reality directly discussing suicide is the key to prevention. Join us in openly exploring the causes of suicide, the warning signs, and how to cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.For more information and to register, click here
Thursday, May 12:
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: Empowering Loved Ones | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding how to effectively support friends and family members with mental health disorders is essential. This one-hour seminar is led by a licensed therapist and includes information on the complications of mental illness, the four dimensions of recovery, and an introductory guide to developing a recovery plan. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, May 13:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm | Steps outside Beardshear Hall
Our Friday Walk & Talks will end next week! 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
Wednesday May 18: Action For Happiness Webinar: Work Happier | 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 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