Monday, October 17:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Early Attachment: Why Emotional Bonds Matter | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Attachment theory is among the most popular concepts in children’s mental health. Explore the stages of attachment, what secure attachment looks like, and the impact of insecure attachments in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. Sponsored by Polk County Iowa’s Behavioral Health and Disability Services agency. To register, click here
Tuesday, October 18:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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 virtually every Tuesday and Thursday morning 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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-image and misperceptions about appearance. Preoccupation with perceived flaws can result in anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder in this one-hour seminar. To register, click here
Wednesday, October 19:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Eating Disorders | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Although our culture is preoccupied with food and weight, and disordered patterns of eating are very common, clinical diagnosis of eating disorders is less common. Even for professionals who have been treating them for years, eating disorders can be confusing illnesses. Explore the types of eating disorders, their signs & symptoms, risk factors, and treatment in this one-hour seminar. Learn practical steps for supporting loved ones and tips for discussing this often-misunderstood topic with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday, October 20:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am
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 virtually every Tuesday and Thursday morning 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. If you are not able to join us, access recordings of past sessions here
Friday, October 21:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10pm | Steps Outside Beardshear Hall
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! For more information and resources for walking on campus, 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 October 25:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Relationships, Family and Mental Health| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make relationships challenging, and caregiver stress — the emotional and physical stress of caregiving — is common. Learn strategies to set boundaries, respond to difficult behavior, and manage your own stress with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday October 27:
ISU Extension and Outreach: Mission Possible: Saving | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saving, whether for short-term needs or long-term goals, can feel like a challenge, but there are strategies to help you succeed. You will leave this session with clearer motivation, realistic goals, and a plan to move forward. Some ideas will not be new to you, but you will put them into a new savings plan to help you make real progress. To register, click here
Tuesday November 8:
ISU WellBeing and CELT : Mindfulness...On The Run: Mindful Eating Virtual Workshop | 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Looking for ways to reduce stress, increase focus, and be more present in the moment? Mindfulness is a practice that can be easily incorporated in to your life and learning spaces. Using the Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) mental health app, available free to all members of the Iowa State University community, we will highlight various mindfulness practices to enhance your own mental health as well as that of students on campus. For more information and to register, click here