The UCSF/UCOP Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering two impactful opportunities for UCOP staff to support emotional well-being.

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Balancing Eldercare and Self Care: Maintaining Well-Being in Challenging Times
Feb. 28, 12 – 1 p.m.
Register for the eldercare webinar
Caregiving can be deeply meaningful but also mentally and emotionally demanding. Over time, the stress of supporting others—whether aging parents, loved ones, or both—can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and a sense of being overwhelmed.

Join FSAP Clinical Director Ana Dolatabadi, Psy.D., M.A. for a wellness webinar focused on exploring the psychological impact of caregiving, common emotional responses and practical ways to manage stress while maintaining well-being.

We will also discuss the sandwich generation, a term used to describe those caring for both aging parents and their own children, and the unique challenges this dual role presents.

To close, we will offer a special meditation for caregivers, designed to help reduce stress and promote emotional balance. Whether you’re providing hands-on care or coordinating support from a distance, this session will provide insights into protecting your mental health while caring for others.

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program
Mandatory information session: March 18, 12 – 1 p.m.
Register for the information session
Course meets Tuesdays, 3 – 4 p.m. — April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20

FSAP’s virtual Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program returns for Spring 2025. Join FSAP clinicians for a virtual eight-week mindfulness course to help:

• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase mental resilience and distress tolerance
• Decrease self-defeating thought patterns
• Increase experiences of happiness and productivity

Learn more about FSAP services, including individual counseling services (free for CA-based employees) and organizational consultation for managers, supervisors and other leaders.

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