HealthNet Talk on Resilience and Self-Care – Sept. 16, 2020
Many of us are dealing with work and life challenges and changes presented with us today. Learn more about how to best take on these challenges. Alison King, a licensed clinical social worker (LCWS) with HealthNet will be conducting live health wellness webinars for the LBNL community this season including topics from stress management, parenting, […]
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 […]
Townhall: A Scientist’s Primer on Mental Health – September 9, 2020
Recent studies have revealed that mental health struggles are extremely common among researchers. Join the All Access Employee Resource Group Mental Health Initiative for “A Scientist’s Primer on Mental Health,” a one-hour seminar and discussion facilitated by Dragonfly Mental Health. Date: Wednesday, September 9 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm There are many misconceptions about mental health struggles, […]
Solo@Home – 2nd & 4th Thursday
Solo@Home is a new initiative from the IDEA Office to promote belonging and inclusion. Do you or does someone you know live alone during this time of Shelter in Place? Interested in sharing ways to thrive while being solo at home? Join the IDEA Office every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:00 pm for 30 […]
Coping with COVID-19 loneliness
Kaiser Permanente shares tips for coping with loneliness during the pandemic. “Shelter-in-place orders, physical distancing, and mask requirements have led to increased isolation, especially for people living alone. Isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness. Even before the pandemic, loneliness was a serious issue for many people. If unchecked, loneliness can have negative effects on […]
Ergonomic Tips for Remote Schooling
UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work Ergonomics and Work/Life discussed ergonomic tips which benefit the health and well being of young children and teenagers in the home. Topics included: 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. […]
Fall 2020 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 staff has been significantly impacted, all while supporting the needs of family, students, and colleagues. This Fall, Be Well at Work workshops […]
The Diversity of the Women’s Suffrage Movement
The history of women’s suffrage is most often told through the stories of a few famous suffragists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. However, they were by no means alone in the effort to win the right to vote for women in the United States. From the earliest years of the movement, they […]
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – August 27
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green An eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe. The most memorable moment since joining the lab last year! Let the spirit go on, thanks all! So happy to be here! Miles always has the best music! I’m trying to finish some work and all I want […]
Support For Those Impacted by Fires, Pandemic
Dear Berkeley Lab Employees, The IDEA Office has heard from various colleagues that some Berkeley Lab staff are evacuating due to the fires, or are in high risk zones and are prepared to evacuate. Also, some colleagues are being impacted by family members now staying with them, since relatives were required to evacuate over the […]
