Be Well at Work Spring 2021 Eldercare Workshops
UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work Program has five eldercare workshops coming up. Registration is required. Financial Planning Options for Long Term Care- Wed 2/10; 12:10–1:30pm With rising costs of medical expenses, planning for long term care for yourself or a loved one can be complex and challenging. Solutions require all or a combination of: […]
Be Well at Work Spring 2021 Parenting Workshops
Be Well at Work has a series of spring workshops for parents. Please be sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Self Care for Caregivers of Children and Teenagers – Thursday, Feb. 11th, noon – 1 pm Working from home and managing everyone’s schedules has created unprecedented stress for those caring for […]
Webinar on Bright Horizons Back-Up Care – February 16, 2021
The Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefit makes it easier to find reliable care in advance or at the last minute. Learn more about your back-up care benefit so that your children and adult or elder relatives are well cared for — even when you have to be at work — at this webinar on Feb. […]
IDEA Office & Be Well at Work Support Groups Going Strong in 2021
The IDEA Office and UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work support groups have continued into the new year. Topics range from staying well in the ‘new normal’, to parenting and eldercare. We hope you can join us! IDEA Office Groups: Wellness in the New Normal – Every two weeks, on Tuesday at 12:15 pm hosted […]
Overview of K-12 Summer Programming – January 14, 2021
Learn about outreach opportunities for the K-12 team’s high school summer programs. This year, we are hosting 3 programs for students to learn more about STEM professions and experience working in STEM. This info session will cover each program overview and their different volunteer roles. Date: Thursday, January 14 Time: 11 am – 12 noon […]
Be Well at Work: The Emotional Aspects of Caregiving – January 26, 2021
“Caregiving is a temporary stage in a relationship which will take you to a level of compassion that you have never before experienced…” Beth Witrogen McLeod. Caring for or concern for an elder creates a multitude of emotional responses, including anxiety, frustration, and guilt. It also can provide an opportunity for new self- awareness and […]
Parents Network Monthly Brown Bags – New Date & Time
Berkeley Lab has launched a Parents Network for employees! The group will host monthly brown bags for members to share tips, resources, activity ideas, and other helpful tools. Given the current challenges with shelter in place, please join us for this chance to build community and get support. Brown bags will be held on the […]
Parenting in the New Age: “Good Enough”- From Toddlers to Teens – November 4, 2020
Join the Environmental Health & Safety team for a live wellness webinar presentation provided by Alison King, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Health Net. Date: Wednesday, November 4th Time: 1 – 2 pm View webinar recording (Passcode: #+g9m6?^) Download slides: This new way of life requires us to […]
Be Well at Work – Mindful Parenting Workshop – October 20, 2020
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 […]
Be Well at Work Workshops & Support Groups
Yoga for Tension and Stress Friday, 9/11, 12:10 – 1 pm Register Learn basic yoga poses and breathing techniques to transform your practice into a moving meditation. Comfortable clothing and bare feet recommended. Note: Registration closes 2 days before the listed date for each class. The Outdoors and Your Well-Being Tuesday, 9/15, 12:10 – 1 […]
