Dr. Nicolas Bob, FSAP postdoctoral fellow

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), administered by UCSF psychologists and doctoral interns, provides individual counseling, manager and supervisor consultations, well-being-related training, and other helpful services to UCOP staff who live within California.

This fall, FSAP postdoctoral fellow Nicolas Bob (aka Dr. Bob) will host a two-part webinar series — along with extended intersession support — focused on helping UCOP staff at all locations build and maintain habits for personal growth and transformation.

Reserve your spot and start building better habits today!

Join us

Select each session name to register.

Session 1 — Routinely Remarkable: Building Habits that Stick
Aug. 14, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Join Dr. Bob for a compelling deep dive into the science of habit formation, with practical guidance that can revolutionize your daily routines. Whether your goal is to establish new health habits, boost productivity or foster positive behavioral change, this session will set you on a successful path. Come prepared with a habit you’d like to work on. Dr. Bob will guide you in building a strategy to achieve it, including tools for a transformative journey.

Workshop highlights:

• Discover the science behind habits: Gain insights into groundbreaking research that explains how habits are formed and how they can be altered.
• Identify your keystone habit: Discover a critical habit that can transform your life and set the foundation for many other positive changes.
• Learn practical strategies to kick off your journey: You’ll leave with clear, actionable steps that you can take right away to start practicing your chosen habit.

Intersessional support
Session 1 participants will have an opportunity to sign up for weekly emails from Dr. Bob to support habit-building during the month between the first and second sessions.

Session 2 — Lasting Change: Advanced Strategies for Habit Maintenance
Sept. 13, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
In the second part of our webinar series, we’ll focus on solidifying habits for long-term success, including discovering and adopting strategies to ensure that newly formed habits lead to long-term change. Get the knowledge and tools you need to make your habits stick! Among our techniques will be reflective journaling exercises — please come prepared with a pen and paper to participate.

Workshop highlights:

• Learn advanced retention strategies: Discover the most effective techniques to keep your habits robust and resilient against disruptions.
• Adopt and manage cues: Learn how to identify and utilize environmental cues that can help fortify your daily routines.
• Build resilience: Understand how to bounce back from lapses and reinforce your commitment to your habits.

Note: You do not need to complete the first session to enroll in the second; however, we strongly recommend that you attend both sessions to get the most from this course.

More about Dr. Nicolas Bob

Nicolas Bob (he/him) is an FSAP postdoctoral fellow. He obtained his doctoral and master’s degrees (PsyD, M.A.) in clinical psychology from John F. Kennedy School of Psychology at National University in Pleasant Hill, Calif., and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC Berkeley.

Dr. Bob completed his predoctoral internship at Heritage Clinic in Pasadena, Calif., where he specialized in supporting older adults from diverse backgrounds. He has also worked in several community mental health settings and a medical setting, supporting youth, adults, couples and families.

Dr. Bob believes in helping clients connect to their values and approaches therapy from a nonjudgmental, culturally humble stance. His interest in joining the FSAP team was sparked by a passion for supporting teams and individuals within an organizational setting. He is grateful for the lives he crosses paths with and strives to remind his clients and colleagues that they are not alone.

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For questions about the webinar series, contact fsap@ucsf.edu.

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