UCOP understands that to do your job well, caring for your own well-being and safety is essential. Join the UCOP Learning and Development team, along with UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) counselors, at the upcoming workshops.

Live online courses for all employees

Select each event name to register; listings reflect Pacific Time.

Self-Care in the Workplace
Nov. 14, 9 – 11 a.m.
One thing most successful employees have in common is a self-care practice, along with an understanding of how self-care supports healthy teams. By adopting self-care tools, we can improve our emotional, cognitive and spiritual capacities; create space for connection and thoughtful partnerships; and nurture long-term positive team dynamics. Attend this workshop to learn self-care practices and their purpose, and to create a plan to better care for yourself, in and outside of the workplace. This session will also include targeted self-care strategies for people leaders. 

FSAP webinar: Gratitude in Action: How a Daily Practice Can Change Your Brain
Nov. 20, 12 – 1 p.m.
Over the last 20 years, the wealth of research supporting mindfulness and gratitude practices has been steadily rising, but finding the right practice (and the time to do it) can feel daunting. This presentation reviews the most recent research supporting the benefits of a daily gratitude practice and offers brief intervention tools that can have a profound impact on how your brain interprets the world. Focusing on the specific needs and experiences of our UCSF and UCOP communities, the recommendations discussed can be applied with support from technology, friends and family, and the organization itself. Whether you are looking to return to a previous practice or are curious about how to get started, this webinar is designed to support you in creating a personalized gratitude practice that works for you.

Mindfullness
Nov. 21, 12:10 to 12:55 p.m.
The UCOP Well-Being Lunch and Chat series is a monthly virtual gathering to support individual and collective wellness through meaningful conversation, reflection and connection. In November, you will learn how to both reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.

UCOP Safety: Active Attacker Training
Dec. 2, 1 – 2 p.m.
This live virtual class will teach you skills and strategies to respond if you’re exposed to an active-attacker situation. We’ll review real-life incidents and discuss options in the event of similar encounters.

FSAP webinar: Building Habits That Stick (two-part series)
Register for Part 1: Dec. 12, 12 – 1 p.m.
Register for Part 2: Jan. 16, 12 – 1 p.m.
Join us for a compelling two-part webinar that dives deep into the science of habit formation, offering practical guidance to revolutionize your daily routines. Whether you aim to establish new health habits, boost productivity or foster positive behavioral changes, these sessions are tailored to set you on a successful path.

In the first class, we’ll guide you step-by-step in identifying and implementing a new habit, equipping you with the tools necessary for a transformative journey. The second session will arm you with the knowledge and tools to sustain your process and build resilience.

For questions about FSAP webinars, contact fsap@ucsf.edu. Learn more about FSAP.

Live online courses for people managers

Select each event name to register; listings reflect Pacific Time.

People Leader Forum: Team Wellness
Dec. 5, 1 – 2 p.m.
The People Leader Forum is a monthly opportunity for managers to connect to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. Our Dec. 5 session will focus on workplace well-being. Defined as “the overall health, happiness, and satisfaction of individuals within the workplace,” workplace well-being contributes to higher productivity and engagement at work. In this session, we will discuss how to assess your own needs and your team’s to support wellness at work.

Managing Psychologically Safe Teams
Dec. 10, 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.

Self-paced learning

Can’t make our live classes work with your schedule? You can still grow your career skills thanks to UCOP’s free LinkedIn Learning membership for staff (get started with LiL)! The following collections include courses and videos recommended by the Learning and Development team for maximum impact.

• Work and Wellness
• Leading and Working in Times of Complexity and Stress
• Resilience

Contact ucopld@ucop.edu for questions on the above events, and visit ucop.edu/classes for the latest professional development listings.

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