Stress less with helpful workshops and resources
November 8, 2021 •
For many people, the upcoming holiday season can be the most stressful time of the year. And, since we’ve all been coping with many other stressors for quite some time, this year may be especially challenging. If you feel like you’re having a difficult time keeping yourself calm, putting things in perspective and coping with grace at work or at home, here are some resources that can help keep you grounded.
Live workshops
Connect with peers during these helpful and supportive live online courses.
Accomplishing More with Less
Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PT)
Bombarded by information? Persistently interrupted and sidetracked? Always juggling competing and changing priorities? Frustrated with digital overload? This fun and engaging workshop, facilitated by People-OnTheGo gives breakthrough techniques for difficult time and productivity challenges.
Mindfulness at UCOP
Dec. 3, 10 – 11 a.m. (PT)
Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health: These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.
The Science of Managing Stress
Dec. 9, 3 – 4 p.m. (PT)
Job stress can be all-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be. Find ways to identify your triggers, keep perspective, learn helpful strategies and know when to seek help.
Self-paced LinkedIn Learning resources
Check out courses in these collections, personally vetted by UCOP’s Learning and Development trainers. To access each collection, sign in to your LinkedIn Learning account. Learn how here.
UC mental health and well-being resources
Greater Good Magazine
The award-winning online magazine produced by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center features articles, podcasts, quizzes and more, with a focus on the psychology, sociology and neuroscience of wellbeing.
UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative
The new UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative constitutes 30+ programs at UCLA Health that practice, adopt and promote integrative medicine. Check out the Mindful Awareness Research Center — which offers a free video gallery and drop-in (via Zoom) or recorded meditation sessions — as well as the Wellbeing Webinar Series on the second Wednesday of each month.
UCSF resources to support your mental health
This evolving site includes coping and emotional health resources curated by the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Access links to many online wellness resources; the site prioritizes those that are free.
UCTV Wellbeing Channel
Explore physical and emotional wellbeing topics through documentaries, faculty lectures, research symposia, artistic performances and more.
Wellness Adds Up video library
Start improving your mind, body, spirit and environment, one short video at a time, at this UC Irvine wellness site. Topics include strength, flexibility, stress management, sustainability, nutrition and motivation.
