The new year is a perfect opportunity to envision how you can prioritize your health and wellness at work. UCOP Learning and Development is offering several opportunities to enhance your knowledge and build wellness resolutions.

Live virtual courses

To participate, select each course name below. Listings reflect Pacific Time. Unless stated otherwise, classes take place over Zoom.

Navigating Change and Transitions
Jan. 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
“The only thing that is constant is change.” Heraclitus, who lived 100 years before Plato, knew this and it is still true today. This workshop will explore the human response to change and the stages within the transition process. Participants will expand their capability to successfully navigate personal and professional changes while utilizing the William Bridges’ Transition Model and Psychological Flexibility framework.

UCOP Well-being Monthly Lunch and Chats
Take a mindful pause in your day to attend this virtual monthly series, designed for individual and collective well-being. There will be space for reflection, discussion and real-life application.

Kindness, Reflection & Action: Your 2026 Brain Upgrade
Feb. 6, 12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
In the February session, we’ll explore how to “upgrade” our brains in 2026 by practicing kindness, deepening self‑reflection and turning insight into action. You’ll leave with practical, science‑informed strategies to think more clearly, act more intentionally and create meaningful change.

From Snap Judgments to Self-Awareness: A Midday Conversation
March 3, 12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
We all judge others sometimes; it’s a very human tendency. Our March session will help us to become more aware and compassionate by exploring why we do this and how it affects ourselves and others. Through thoughtful reflection, open discussion and hands-on exercises, we’ll gently change how we view judgment, helping us create a more understanding and kinder world for everyone.

21 Practices for Mindfulness and Happiness at Work
Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Presented by popular trainers People-OnTheGo, this workshop will help you develop and practice the mindfulness, emotional intelligence, growth mindset and productivity skills that are crucial in today’s workplace. We’ll focus on behavioral changes and initiative-taking, while also paying attention to self-care, stress reduction, fostering enjoyment and promoting self-fulfillment. The workshop includes a blend of short presentations, individual and group interactive exercises and a variety of mindfulness practices.

Connections in a Hybrid World
Feb. 25, 1 – 2:30 p.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.

Self-paced learning

Can’t make a scheduled course work with your schedule? You can still access powerful resources to support your personal and professional well-being with on-demand resources from LinkedIn Learning. Get started by checking out the following UCOP collections — personally vetted by the Learning and Development team for their quality and relevance:

• Work and Wellness
• Belonging and Community
• Social and Emotional Skills at Work
• Leading and Working in Times of Complexity and Stress
• Resilience

A LinkedIn Learning login is required to access these resources. Learn how to set up your account.

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