Have you been feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed, or are you a people manager whose team could use some extra support?

Join UCOP Learning and Development for upcoming wellness-focused learning opportunities. All are offered at no charge to UCOP employees.

Live virtual classes and workshops

Select each course name to register or apply; listings reflect Pacific Time.

For people managers: Psychological Safety
Aug. 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Research shows that a culture of psychological safety is the top determinant of team success. But what is psychological safety, and what power do we have to influence the working conditions of our teams? Join us in this workshop designed for managers as we explore psychological safety and the benefits of incorporating it into your team culture.

Mindfulness at UCOP
Aug. 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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.

Connections in a Hybrid World
Aug. 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Today, more than ever, it is important to be strategic about connecting with others, building relationships and expanding your network. Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the current realities of working in a hybrid environment and discuss tangible actions you can take to build authentic relationships in the workplace. The session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in building your social capital to leverage connections and accomplish more at work.

UCOP Well-being: Locus of Control – The Happy Secret to Better Work
Aug. 22, 12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective well-being. There will be space for reflection, discussion and real-life application. Bring your lunch, curiosity and a willingness to connect. All are welcome!

Our Aug. 22 session is “The Happy Secret to Better Work.” Many people believe that they need to work hard to be happy, but perhaps this is backwards: Being happy fuels greater productivity, creativity, resilience and overall performance. In this session, we’ll explore how you can nurture optimism and foster happiness through simple habits, and how positivity can be a competitive edge. Upcoming topics:

• Sep. 26: Vulnerability and Resilience – The Story We Tell
• Oct. 24: Strategies and Practices to Manage Stress
• Nov. 21: Thriving in a VUCA World – Embracing Positive Perspectives
• Dec. 12: The Basics of Practicing Gratitude

Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Burnout at Work
Seven-week cohort, Sept. 26 through Nov. 7 | Fridays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (PT)
Grow and develop skillful strategies for navigating challenges, stress and anxiety at work by applying for UCOP’s highly-rated seven-session mindfulness cohort. This impactful virtual series is facilitated by renowned trainer and mindfulness expert Pierre Khawand from People-OnTheGo.

Mindfulness offers many benefits, including lower stress levels, better sleep, improvements in physical and mental health, better focus and enhanced memory. This course focuses on how mindfulness can help you manage the stressors and anxiety associated with today’s demanding work environment, including the challenges of remote and hybrid work.

Over seven weeks, an intimate group of colleagues will meet virtually to learn mindfulness techniques and practices, participate in guided meditations and engage in lively discussions. The cohort is limited to 15 participants. Apply here to participate.

On-demand learning

Don’t have time to take a class? You can still focus on wellness with a wealth of courses and videos available through LinkedIn Learning! (Learn how to set up your account.)

The UCOP Linkedin Learning Work and Wellness collection contains several videos that have been personally screened by our professional facilitators for their excellent content and relevance to UCOP colleagues. Examples include:

• The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
• Managing Stress of Positive Change
• De-stress: Meditation and Movement for Stress Management

For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu

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