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Monday, September 13:
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, September 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 Body Dysmorphic Disorder | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-evaluation and misperceptions about one’s appearance. Preoccupation and hyper focus on perceived flaws can result in depression, anxiety, and social isolation -- and many people with BDD do not talk to others about it, which leads to further isolation, stigmatization and suffering. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, common misconceptions in this one-hour session. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, September 15:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Eating Disorders | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Although our culture is decidedly 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 baffling and confusing illnesses. Explore the types of eating disorders, their signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment in this one-hour session. The webinar includes practical steps for supporting loved ones and tips for discussing this often-misunderstood topic. For more information and to register, click here
ISU WorkLife: WorkLife Connections: Navigating Through a Pandemic: Fostering Your Own Resiliency | 2:30 - 3:00 pm
Join us as we welcome Joleen Frideres, LMHC, IADC, and MPA back to our WorkLife Connections. Today, Joleen will be focusing on techniques to foster our own resiliency. Now more than ever, the skill set of resiliency is critical to sustaining our mental and emotional wellbeing, and that of those around us –family, friends, colleagues, etc. Joleen will lead this interactive and open conversation, much like group support, as we process our current environment, learn new techniques, and care for ourselves and others. The pandemic isn’t over and there is much we can learn as we navigate this together. Participants are encouraged to email questions for Joleen to worklife@iastate.edu prior to the session. To register for the session click here
Thursday, September 16:
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 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is an eating disorder characterized by very selective eating habits, a disturbance in eating patterns, or both. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis. Learn practical tips to manage symptoms and support loved ones in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, click here
ISU WorkLife EAP Webinar: Work-Life Integration | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Finding a perfect balance between work and personal life can seem impossible, especially because technology has evolved so work and the rest of life go everywhere with us. Instead of trying to find the perfect balance (which may not be possible!), let us help you find the best integration in your day-to-day life. In this course, you will assess how well you currently integrate work and person commitments, reflect on what is most important so you can prioritize your time, and learn how to identify and address burnout. For more information and to register, visit LEARN@ISU
Friday, September 17:
ISU WellBeing - Walk and Talk | Virtual at 12:10 pm
Join us as we start 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:
Tuesday September 21: ISU Extension and Outreach Webinar: Mission Possible: Saving | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Saving for short-term needs or long-term goals can be a challenge, so learn strategies to help you succeed. Leave the session with clearer motivation, realistic goals and a plan to move forward. To register, click here
Tuesday September 21: ISU WorkLife EAP Webinar: Civility in Today's Workplace | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Few would argue that our society has become less civil - and the workplace is no exception. Today we can observe a continuum of behaviors and actions that include rude and discourteous behavior, electronic incivility and even "cybermobbing." Promoting a culture of mutual respect and effectively managing the risks associated with uncivil behavior has become crucial to organizational success.
Course Objectives: Explore the causes of incivility at work, review business costs associated with uncivil behavior, learn how behavior within an organization escalates within "the incivility spiral", discuss forms of electronic incivility and the harm it can do, learn skills and tools useful in improving communication and preventing conflict, and encourage participants to model respectful behavior in their organization. For more information and to register, visit LEARN@ISU