Taking care of your mental health in and outside of work is essential. UCOP Learning and Development and the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) are here to help you improve your well-being and enjoy a rewarding career.

Live classes and workshops through FSAP

Both classes listed below are led by Ana Dolatabadi, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and clinical director of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.

FSAP: Psychological Skills for Managing Stress and Change
September 18, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Many of us are navigating a complex mix of national events, workplace demands and personal responsibilities, and it’s understandable that this can lead to feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty or even helplessness. In this webinar, Dr. Dolatabadi will share practical skills to help you regulate stress, maintain perspective and access clear thinking during challenging times. You’ll learn strategies for staying steady amid multiple stressors, caring for yourself in sustainable ways and finding moments of connection and meaning. Participants will leave with concrete tools to support their well-being as they continue to meet the demands of work and life.

Effective Leadership in Turbulent Times: Psychological Tools for Navigating Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA)
October 22, 1 – 2 p.m.
In today’s fast-changing world, leaders are constantly faced with unpredictability, high-stakes decisions and pressure to maintain stability. If you’re working to stay steady while the ground beneath you is shifting, join Dr. Dolatabadi for this one-hour training designed specifically for leaders navigating uncertainty. You’ll gain practical, psychology-based strategies to:

• Focus on what you can control and let go of what you can’t
• Cultivate stability for yourself and your team during times of change
• Reduce stress when facing unknowns
• Avoid common leadership pitfalls in volatile environments

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

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

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