Employee Assistance Fall 2020 Newsletter |
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Fall 2020 Employee Assistance Workshops |
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To register, please click on the workshop titles below |
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(Please sign in a couple minutes before 12:10)
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 12:10 - 1 pm
Speaker: Leslie Bell, Employee Assistance
For most of us, the pandemic, sheltering in place, and the struggle for racial justice have upended our daily lives. We've been forced to adapt, and adapt quickly, to radical change and uncertainty. In the face of so much upheaval, our habits are some of the only things we can control. Habits form the structure of our lives. Habits matter because 40% of what we do every day is governed by them. What we eat, how much we move our bodies, how much we sleep, how we treat the people in our lives are all determined largely by habits. Healthy habits help us to be healthy and happy. Unhealthy habits keep us from living the lives we want. In this workshop we will explore how habits work and how we can change unhealthy habits. We will also learn about our own habit tendencies and how we can form new healthy habits.
Thursday, Oct. 29th, 12:10 - 1 pm
Speaker: Elliott DiTusa, Employee Assistance
According to the CDC, nearly a third of US adults report that they get less than the recommended amount of sleep. A large majority can also experience difficulty falling and staying asleep. A lack of quality sleep can negatively impact our physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as our work performance. Especially during times of uncertainty, disruption, and emotional distress, prioritizing our sleep and wellbeing is imperative. In this workshop, we will learn the importance of sleep and discuss how to take action and implement effective strategies and healthy sleep routines.
Thursday, Nov. 19th, 12:10 - 1pm
Speaker: Julia Anable, Employee Assistance
Join psychologist Julia Anable, PhD, for a discussion of the profound impact of gratitude. We'll delve into the data, consider the impact of our attitudes on our thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and explore the
ways in which simple activities and shifts in perspective can enhance and even extend our lives!
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Be Well at Work Fall Workshops
Be Well at Work has adapted our programs to be accessible, relevant, and sensitive to the unique circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether working from home or on campus, we recognize that faculty and staff have been significantly impacted, all while supporting the needs of family, students, and colleagues.
This Fall, Be Well at Work workshops will be offered virtually and designed to help you manage these stressors, increase your resilience and foster your well-being.
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The Outdoors and Your Well-being
Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 12:10 - 1 pm via Zoom
Spending time in nature can promote health and well-being, which is especially important during a pandemic. In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore the benefits of the outdoors, share safe ways to enjoy nature, and provide local Bay Area resources. We’ll cover camping, gardening, outdoor cooking, physical activity, arts and crafts, and sun and insect safety. Participants are welcome to share their insight throughout the webinar as well.
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Planning for Life in Retirement
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 1 - 2:30 pm via Zoom
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Beyond finances and the nuts-and-bolts of retirement, this new life transition can seem a bit daunting - a new and open landscape of possibilities. This interactive workshop will facilitate discussions to help you envision your life in retirement, consider steps you may make now to ease the transition and discover possibilities you may have not considered.
Presenters: Elliott DiTusa, LPCC Employee Assistance Counselor University Health Services at Tang Center and Cary Sweeney, MS. Gerontologist, Director, UCB Retirement Center
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Mindful Parenting
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, noon - 1 pm via Zoom
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Self-care, learning to push the pause button, and being mindful may not be responses we typically engage in when responding to the needs of our children, especially if we are tired, angry, or if we learned different parenting behaviors as children ourselves. The purpose of this workshop is to educate parents on effective ways of responding to our children's needs and to gain valuable tools which will promote change in our responses and our relationships with our children. Participants will be able to express their needs with conviction and clarity in a calm and mindful manner. |
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Caregiver Connect for Caregivers of Elders
1st Tuesday of the month, and the 3rd Friday of the month from 11 am -12 pm.
As caregivers you are dealing with unique challenges at this time. These small group meetings will focus on a different topic each month. The format will consist of a brief introduction by Maureen Kelly, LCSW, BWAW Elder Care Counselor, with discussion and Q & A to follow. You are welcome to drop-in for any subject of interest.
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Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children
2nd Wednesday of the month 11 am - noon, and the 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Working from home without childcare, distance learning, college students at home, and being with your children 24/7 are only a few of the challenges parents face during COVID 19.
The format will consist of a brief introduction by Leslie Bell, PhD, LCSW, BWAW Employee Assistance Counselor, and Karen Patchell, MA, BWAW Program Manager, followed by discussion and Q & A.
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UC Berkeley will hold its annual memorial recognizing those in the campus community who have died, including, academic & faculty, emerti, staff, students, post-doctorates, and visiting scholars, on Monday, September 14th, 2020, from noon to 1 pm, and will be live-streamed on the UC Berkeley Events Youtube channel. Due to COVID 19, the memorial will be held virtually.
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Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want for People of Color
Saturday, Sept. 12th, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
At certain times in our lives, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but not sure how to proceed?
Change can be hard. Especially if it’s not one that we’ve chosen: a job or relationship loss, an illness, or other life-transition events. At such time, thinking about all the possible options can feel confusing: “Should I do what I’ve always wanted to do or stay with what I know? Go towards my ‘heart’s desire’ or get more training?”
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