Free monthly wellness activities you don’t want to miss this June
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Several activities are available to the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community in June. Don’t miss out on these free opportunities to tend to your well-being and mental health.
ASAP support groups
Academic and Staff Assistance Programoffers several online support group sessions for UC Davis and UC Davis Health community members. Multiple dates are available for each group session. Registration is required.
Coping with grief, loss and change
This discussion/support group provides space for participants to share experiences of grief and loss, review strategies for coping and self-care, and find community.
Dates: June 4, 11, 18 and 25 Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Eldercare Support Group
Participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with eldercare, learn about resources in the community and obtain guidance on relevant topics.
Dates: June 4 and 18 Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Support Group for Neurodivergent Staff
This is a caring space for neurodivergent staff at UC Davis to share ideas and support each other in utilizing strengths to cultivate professional effectiveness, emotional well-being, mindful living, and interpersonal understanding.
Mindfulness meditation is the cultivation of our ability to pay attention, on purpose with openness, curiosity and a willingness to be with experience as it is – it has been found to promote resilience and well-being. Sessions begin with a brief introduction followed by a guided meditation. The session is led by Neesha Patel, PhD.
Dates: Mondays – June 9, 16 and 23 Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
From managing daily expenses to investing for retirement, this session helps participants set personal finance goals, learn the basics of smart money management, and build a solid financial foundation for the future.
Financial Well-being: Thriving through Financial Uncertainty
In an ever-changing world, financial stability is more important than ever. Learn how to create and stick to a budget, manage and repay debt effectively, rebuild your credit score, and build a safety net through smart saving strategies. Discover the wide range of community and financial resources available to support you on your journey. Whether you're facing unexpected challenges or planning ahead, this workshop will help you build resilience and confidence in your financial decisions.
The Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Program consists of two separate 2-hour evidence-based mental health trainings that are offered to UC Davis staff and faculty who work with students. The trainings are: QPR(a training focused on suicide prevention) and theInquiring Mind(a training focused on mental health promotion and early intervention).Both trainings are designed to help equip TAs, staff, and faculty with skills and the knowledge they needto comfortably and confidently speak to students about mental health concerns and then refer them to appropriate mental health resources.
