Monday, September 5:
No programming today- university holiday
Tuesday, September 6:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am - We are back with live programming on 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 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: Why Can't I Just Stop? Understanding OCD in Children and Teens | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder usually know that persistent negative thoughts & compulsive behaviors are not typical and desperately want to stop, but they don’t know how. Oftentimes they hide their symptoms from the world out of embarrassment and shame, causing them to feel isolated & misunderstood. Discuss OCD symptoms and causes with a licensed therapist, as well as the impact on social and emotional development. Learn what treatment options are available and discover practical tips to provide a supportive environment. To register, click here
Wednesday, September 7:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It’s not unusual for children and teenagers to be defiant, and to question authority on occasion. Discuss how disordered behavior is distinguished from typical child development and explore the diagnostic criteria, causes, and treatment of oppositional defiant disorder in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. To register, click here
Thursday, September 8:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am We are back with live programming on 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 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: 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. To register, click here
Friday, September 9:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | 12:10pm | Steps Outside Beardshear Hall
Friday Walk and Talks resume today! 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
Monday, September 12:
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Introduction to Children's Mental Health | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Mentally healthy children are able to reach developmental & emotional milestones, have positive social skills, and cope with problems in healthy ways. And one of the most important ways we can strengthen the mental health of children is by recognizing when children need support. This introductory webinar explores how culture impacts our understanding of children’s mental health, the most common mental health symptoms and diagnoses for children, and when to seek help. To register, click here
Monday October 3 - Friday October 14:
ISU WellBeing: Employee Flu Shot Clinic | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) | State Gym South Court
Save the date as it's almost that time of year! Mark your calendars and plan to get your free flu shot on campus during the annual employee clinic. More details to come!