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Human Resources Wellness Events
Fall 2023
Thriving at Work & Home (Webinar)
It’s no secret that working parents and caregivers face many challenges - all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. In this hour-long, interactive workshop, caregivers will identify the obstacles they face, share ideas and resources for overcoming, and learn a framework for moving forward. At the end, each participant will commit to taking one action step and set up an accountability reminder. It’s no secret that working parents and caregivers face many challenges - all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. In this hour-long, interactive workshop, caregivers will identify the obstacles they face, share ideas and resources for overcoming, and learn a framework for moving forward. At the end, each participant will commit to taking one action step and set up an accountability reminder.
September 20
Virtual Meditation (Webinar)
Meditation is a technique for making the mind more stable, peaceful, and clear. It is a great tool for developing insight and good qualities. Together we will practice a variety of meditation techniques suitable for beginners to more experienced meditators including meditation on the breath, visualization, mantra meditation, guided imagery.
September 26
Eating to Enhance Our Immune System (Webinar)
It's amazing how eating healthy to strengthen our immune system is like lifting weights to build muscle. Enhancing the immune system not only decreases susceptibility to colds and viruses, but also to cancer! Find out which foods have been used for hundreds of years as “medicine” to help keep people healthy. You will leave this workshop with some practical tips and recipes.
September 27
Complementary and Alternative Health Care (Webinar)
Attend this webinar and learn how Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) can support you on your well-being journey. Topics for review and discussion include information and definitions of a variety of CAM modalities and the credentials required by practitioners to include Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic Practitioners, Chiropractors, Homeopaths, Naturopathic Doctors, Osteopathic Doctors, & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners.
September 28
Intro to Mental Health Response (Webinar)
This introductory session will raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use and ADHD. Participants will be exposed to effective ways to engage and support a colleague coping with an issue.
October 10
DEI Series: Supporting Coming out Day: LGBTQ+ Safety (Webinar)
As allies and parents of LGBTQ+ identified persons and youth, ensuring safety and inclusivity are top priorities. Join us in our continued advocacy work on learning how to support safe spaces and environments for persons and youth that are LGBTQ+ identified.
October 11
Quick, Easy, Fresh: Holiday Meals in Minutes (Virtual Cooking Class)
In this webinar, participants learn how to partake intelligently throughout the holidays! You will learn how to portion and slash calories from holiday party favorites, dine out healthfully and balance holiday stress with exercise and seasonal super foods.
October 12
Our Fight Against Breast Cancer (Webinar)
In this webinar, participants will learn about the risk factors that may cause the development of breast cancer and lifestyle strategies for prevention. The program includes science-based nutrition information on specific foods and nutrients that promote optimal health.
October 17
KGA Service Overview for Employees (Webinar)
KGA, Tufts University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is a free and confidential benefit that provides support for employees and their family members. Learn more at this session.
October 18
Happy at Work: How to Stay Engaged and Find Fulfillment (Webinar)
We all have days where we feel frustrated, burnt out, or simply unhappy at work. We also have days where we feel fulfilled, productive, and fully engaged. This webinar will help faculty and staff identify how to have more of the latter, and less of the former. We will explore how to bring energy to your workday, craft a job you enjoy, engage with your colleagues, and 'work happy'.
October 19
Avoiding Holiday Shopping Fraud (Webinar)
Huge sales, must-have gifts, and rushing for last-minute items have become too familiar. When holiday shopping between stores, we often let our guard down and can accidentally expose personal financial information. In this webinar, KGA’s Fraud Resolution Specialist will discuss how to prevent fraudsters from using your shopping to their benefit.
October 25
Diabetes & Your Diet (Webinar)
Diabetes affects millions of Americans and can be controlled, even reversed, through exercise and good nutrition. A registered dietitian will provide participants with easily understood nutrition information and menu planning techniques to manage or prevent diabetes.
November 2
Saving, Spending, and Budgeting (Webinar)
This webinar is for adults who want to improve their personal finance decision-making skills. The goal is to minimize anxiety and maximize comfort around financial literacy. The specific topics that will be covered include budgeting, healthy spending and saving, retirement saving, and financial institutions.
November 7
Grief at Work: Supporting Employees Beyond Bereavement Days (Webinar)
During this webinar, we will discuss current grief/loss models and explore grief and loss through a cultural lens. A focus will be on rituals that people use as part of their bereavement process and identifying culturally sensitive grief resources. We will explore what employees need as they navigate different stages of grief at work.
November 9
DEI Series: Fostering Belonging in the Workplace (Webinar)
Having confidence in bringing our unique identities to the workplace requires a cultivated sense of belonging. Join us as we learn how to understand each other's unique differences to foster acceptance and belonging in the workplace.
November 14
Diabetically Delicious (Virtual Cooking Class)
Cooking for yourself or someone else with diabetes doesn’t have to feel complicated or overwhelming. Learn about different types of carbohydrates, building a balanced meal, and smart swaps that encourage enjoying more without feeling like you have to say goodbye to your favorite foods. Learn how to create delicious low-carb meals everyone can enjoy.
November 29
Beyond Sleep Hygiene: Best Sleep Practices (Webinar)
What is Sleep Hygiene anyway? We know what to do to regulate our bed and wake times, but can we just jump into bed and fall asleep after seeing that exciting new movie, or responding to an emotionally charged email? No, and what explains why, are the practices of sleep hygiene. This webinar discusses best practices to improve your sleep.
December 5
KGA Service Overview For Managers (Webinar)
KGA, our Employee Assistance Program, is a free and confidential benefit that provides support for employees and their family members. Additionally, they can be a valuable resource to you as a manager or supervisor. Learn how during the EAP Overview for Managers webinar.
December 6
Mindfulness in Your Workspace (Webinar)
This webinar will explore how to incorporate more mindfulness practices into your workday, from physical workspace to work/life balance, to mindful eating and movement throughout the day.
December 7
Managing Stress and Navigating Self Care (Webinar)
For many months our lives have been disrupted; health, careers, finances, relationships, and routines are just a few things that have been impacted over the past few years. This ongoing stress and trauma can impact our physical and mental health, and putting ourselves as a priority is difficult, however, taking steps to manage stress and prioritizing self-care has never been so important. Enjoy this interactive workshop that shares research findings, and the neuroscience of the stress response and its antidote, the relaxation response. In addition, you will also discover the multi-layers of self-care to create and build a plan of what your personalized self-care plan will look like, plus experience valuable simple mind-body practices to implement when times of stress are high. The end result is a balanced, strong, and resilient mind and body.
December 14
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