Work/Life Fall 2020 Newsletter |
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Fall 2020 Caregiving Workshops |
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Thursday, Sept. 24th, noon - 1 pm
Speakers: Yvette Escobar, UCB Disability Counselor, Kristin Rissanen Ikuta , UCB Academic Personnel, Nicole Roces,Employee/Labor Relations Consultant, Gabe Schmidt, Healthcare Facilitator
Thinking about starting a family? This workshop will provide information on leave policies, disability benefits, use of sick/vacation time, and options on when/how to return to work after having a child for both faculty and staff employees.
Thursday, Oct 1st, 1 - 4:15 pm
Speaker: Tina Benitez, IBCLC
This 3-hour class is offered once a semester and is taught by a certified lactation consultant. The first two hours cover breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The last hour focuses on planning for return-to work or school and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion.
Wednesday, Oct 7th, noon - 1 pm
Speaker: Tiffany Carter, Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Are you wondering how best to support your teenager in having a happy, healthy, and successful college application experience? This informative workshop will strengthen your understanding, allow you to gain more information, and hear helpful tips to support your teenage student throughout the application process.
Tuesday. Oct. 20th, noon - 1 pm
Speaker: Lucinda Beckley
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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Fall 2020 Financial Wellness Workshops |
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Tuesday, Sept. 29th, noon - 1 pm
Speaker: Kenneth Leung, Millar Financial Group
With the coronavirus as a backdrop, and the presidential election around the corner, there are many uncertainties in the future. You have saved money for your retirement and for the unpredictable, but do you know how your money is working for you? Do you understand the stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that are hotly discussed all over the investment news? Join us for this workshop which will identify and discuss first steps to gaining basic knowledge of your investments.
Wednesday, Oct. 28th, noon - 1 pm
Speaker: Rita Zhang, Community Roots Financials
Scarcity often comes up as a money message and reality for people of color. The scarcity and feeling of not having enough is further compounded by the lack of community space to talk about money and finances together. This workshop will create space for you to reflect on and gain greater awareness of the money circles and stories that have shaped your life. We will hold a compassionate heart space for people of color to dialogue and support each other in our growth, healing, and empowerment on our personal finances.
Tuesday, Nov. 17th, noon - 1 pm
Speaker: Adalberto Padilla, ScholarShare
Learn about saving for college with the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan. Participants will review the following points and be provided an opportunity to ask questions concerning saving for college.
•The benefits of higher education
•The cost of higher education
•What you can do
•Different ways to save
•Getting started
•FAQs
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Speaker: Don Goldberg, UC Retirement Center Administration
The workshop will address the many areas one needs to consider for a successful and satisfying retirement and the benefits available through the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). Content includes information about monthly retirement income and how it is calculated, cost of living adjustments, and lump sum cash out. The Retirement Savings Program and retiree health and welfare benefits will be discussed. Other UCRP benefits such as disability income, survivor income, basic death benefit and service credit buybacks will also be covered. This workshop is designed to help you increase your knowledge of utilizing available retirement resources.
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Be Well at Work 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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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. Due to COVID 19, the memorial will be held virtually. |
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Be Well at Work Support Groups |
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Caregiver Connect (for Caregivers of Elders)
We recognize that as caregivers you are dealing with unique challenges at this time. Elders living alone, physical distancing, travel restrictions, and program and services closures, are only a few of the stressors caregivers face while caring for an elder during COVID 19.
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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Supporting Caregivers of Children
Join Be Well at Work's support group, Supporting Parents and Caregivers of Children.The format will consist of a brief introduction to the topic by Leslie Bell, Employee Assistance Counselor, and Karen Patchell, BWAW Program Manager, followed by discussion and Q & A.
Topics will include:
- Self Care in light of COVID 19
- Managing children's anxieties, and your own
- Navigating ongoing uncertainty
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New UC Webpage: Caring for Families
To learn about new dependent care policies, resources available to students and employees, and related Covid-19 updates, please visit the new Caring for Families website. This site will soon host a new care-matching tool, “Berkeley CareBubbles,” to help members of the UC Berkeley community find others with whom to trade or share care.
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New Paid Family Leave Update
UC's Council of Chancellors has unanimously approved a recommendation for a new paid family leave benefit for UC employees, effective July 1, 2021. This recommendation provides eight weeks of leave at 70% of wages for UC faculty and staff who need time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child.
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Ergonomic Tips for Remote Schooling |
- How to set up an ergonomics workstation for students working at home
- Safe postures and movements when sitting, standing and working at various locations in the home.
- Using common items around the house to improve ergonomics
- Product recommendations for safe computer use
- Be Well at Work resources
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