Mental Health Awareness Month: Balance Body & Mind – Join UCB’s WorkFit Classes!
WorkFIT, sponsored by UC Berkeley’s Department of Recreational Sports, is staffed by a team of certified personal trainers who deliver strength training, flexibility and general fitness classes throughout the week. During the Shelter-in-Place the classes have not only moved online, but are now free and open to public. What’s New? Monday Night Dance Jam is […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: The science-backed answer to how to be happy in quarantine
UC Riverside researchers who have studied people under quarantine in China say the best protection against COVID-19 stress is to participate in all-consuming activities. In fact, finding the right activity could mean you experience the same well-being during the long quarantine as you would when not in quarantine, UC Riverside psychology researcher Kate Sweeny asserts. […]
Mental Health Month: 3Q4 Leticia Ericson on COVID-19 & Family Stress
Meet Leticia Ericson of the Lab’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (EEO/AA). The office works to prevent and protect Lab community members from discrimination and ensure their access to equal opportunities. The Lab’s EEO/AA program also oversees Title IX reporting requirements, which includes domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. An increase in […]
Be Well at Work Presents Mindful Moments
Wednesday Wellness at 1 pm and Friday Fun at 4 pm, 15 min. ZOOM LINK Presented by Julia Anable, PhD, Be Well At Work – Employee Assistance Join Be Well at Work – Employee Assistance every Wednesday and Friday, through June 26th, for guided mindfulness meditations! These 15-minute meditations will be restorative and relaxing, offering […]
IDEA Brown Bag: Fostering Psychological Safety during Times of Crisis – May 14, 2020
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office leads a series of IDEA Brown Bag sessions for supervisors, managers & staff. This month’s topic: Fostering Psychological Safety during Times of Crisis Date: Thursday, May 14 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Join us for a discussion and tour of our available resources: LinkedIn Learning videos, discussion guides, […]
Living More Consciously, Compassionately – May 6, 2020
Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 12:10 pm Enroll Here During this remarkable time of global and individual transformation, we are all being given the opportunity to learn to care for ourselves and those we love more deeply, to realize the preciousness of life. The process of becoming fully present and loving towards ourselves and others […]
Children on the Autism Spectrum: Supporting Their Needs During Covid-19 – May 5, 2020
Join Be Well at Work Work/Life and Autism Spectrum Therapies as they share strategies based on applied behavioral analysis, and answer your questions regarding helping you and your family adjust during COVID-19 restrictions. Families with children of all abilities are welcomed to attend. Date: Tuesday, May 5 (add to your calendar) Time: 12 – 1 […]
Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Change – April 27, 2020
Navigating logistical changes and transitions can be often challenging. However, navigating the human and emotional aspects of change and transition can sometimes feel overwhelming. As we continue to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant ongoing uncertainty, it is important to understand the emotional side of change and how it influences our actions. Please […]
Meditation Monday & Friday via Zoom
The LBNL Mindfulness Meditation Group will be offering two Zoom-based meditations per week throughout the shelter-in-place. With our minds left wandering and sometimes worrying during this stressful time, let’s turn some of that boredom into exploration. Mondays & Fridays: LBNL Mindfulness Meditation Group – 1 hour Mondays: 12 – 1 pm Fridays: 11 am – […]
Webinar on Caregiver Stress – the “Sandwich Generation” – April 21, 2020
Date: April 21, 2020 The “Sandwich Generation,” those taking care of both children and elders, may experience additional stress during the coronavirus shelter-in-place. Join Maureen Kelly, a counselor at the UCB ElderCare program, on April 21 at 12:10 p.m. to learn about coping strategies and resources. Resources: Event Presentation Care giving Challenges During the COVID-19 […]
