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October 11 - October 15: ISU Employee Flu Shot Clinic | 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday State Gym- South Gym/Court
ISU WorkLife and WellBeing is once again partnering with Ames Lab Occupational Medicine to provide flu vaccinations to eligible ISU employees. The vaccine is provided at no cost as a service. For more details about the clinic, location, parking etc. click here. Please note that as this is a satellite location of Occupational Medicine, face coverings are required in the clinic area.
Monday, October 11:
ISU WellBeing: Meditation 301: Compassionate Action | 2:30 - 3:00 pm
The world is a dynamic and difficult place where it's easy to feel overwhelmed. How can we build the inner resources to work with others' distress as well as our own, so that we can be of benefit without getting burned out? We will focus on meditation techniques and teachings that can help us to build trust in ourselves and our ability to handle our experience. If you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you.
Tuesday, October 12:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 - 10:15 am
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, click here If you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Bipolar Disorder | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Everyone experiences ups and downs, but bipolar disorder is different. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others in this one-hour session with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, October 13:
Employee & Family Resources Webinar: Cutting Through the Clutter to Get More Out of Your Life | 10:00 - 11:00 am
Biological wiring can make it challenging for you to achieve work-life integration and the concepts of finding balance and multi-tasking are usually not the answer. Learn how to apply the 80/20 principle to help you prioritize what is most important as you identify your crucial moments and vital behaviors. With this approach you can begin to pave the way towards maximizing the quality of your life. To register, click here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
OCD manifests differently in different people – the disorder involves much more than anxiety about germs or compulsions related to cleanliness. An accessible guide to understanding this often-misunderstood diagnosis, including symptoms of OCD, 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
Thursday, October 14:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 - 10:15 am
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, click here If you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Hoarding | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that involves much more than keeping extra papers around. This seminar explores the reasons people hoard, common symptoms of hoarding, and the impact hoarding has on both the individual and the family. Explore treatment options and tips for communicating with someone who hoards in this one-hour session with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, October 15:
ISU WellBeing - Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10 pm
Join us as we continue our Friday Walk & Talks this fall. We’ll meet on Fridays at 12:10 on the front steps of Beardshear 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. Whether you are in-person on campus or prefer to join us virtually, the Friday Walk and Talks are an excellent way to connect and network with others! To sign up and join us virtually, click here. Walks will continue every Friday through November 19, 2021. For more information and resources for walking on campus, click here
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday October 19: ISU Extension and Outreach Financial Workshop | Borrowing Smart | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
This session reviews basic credit principles with a focus on reducing both the cost and the risk of borrowing. It will address ways to build or maintain a good credit history and credit score, ways to monitor your debt levels to avoid excessive indebtedness, along with tools and strategies to reduce credit costs. It will also briefly review credit protections under the law and resources for assistance when needed. To register, click here