A range of mental health and well-being activities are available to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community. Check out the events happening this month:
Growing as a Community: Beyond Division Toward Collective Healing with Kazu Haga
In times of escalating violence and division, our instinct is often to speed up, to do more, to fight harder. But what if the path to justice, healing, and belonging begins with slowing down?
Hear from renowned authorKazu Haga. In this talk, we’ll explore:
Frameworks for collective healing, resilience, and thriving by understanding how trauma shapes our communities
Why alienation fuels violence
How slowing down helps us build real connection
Attendees have a chance to win a copy of Kazu's latest bookFierce Vulnerability, in an exclusive raffle.
Annual Friendsgiving, hosted by the UC Davis Health Employee Resource Groups
Join the Employee Resource Groups of UC Davis Health in an evening of socializing, networking, fun, prizes, entertainment and friendly competition! Bring your family, enjoy delicious foods, and experience an evening of excitement and live performance by local performers.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4 Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Betty Irene Moore Hall Register here
Zoomba with Noriko: November Dates
Listen to some fun music and move your body with Zoomba host Noriko Satake, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays.
Dates: Nov. 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 29 Times: Monday and Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. Location: Zoom
Join this 4-week virtual challenge to keep wellness a priority and strengthen healthy habits over the holiday season. Uncover vibrant winter scenes through tracking your physical activity and healthy eating progress. Participants have the chance to win prizes throughout the challenge.
Registration Dates: Nov. 3 – 24 Challenge Dates: Nov. 17 – Dec. 14 Click here to register
Relax and Release series
Taking time to relax is vital to our health, well-being and optimal functioning. Learn how to activate your body’s natural relaxation response in these sessions presented by Neesha Patel, Ph.D., of Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being.
One-time registration gives access to all sessions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the Zoom sessions.
Live Online Mindfulness Meditation, Kindness Meditation and Mindful Pause:
Focus on your health and well-being and strengthen your inner resources with science-based mindfulness meditation, kindness meditation, and mindful pause. These sessions will be led by Neesha Patel, Ph.D., of Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being.
One-time registration for each category will allow you access to all Zoom sessions in that series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Coping with grief during the holidays When you have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of the loss you are feeling. However, there are steps you can take to make the holidays bearable and move forward in the healing process. Join this free workshop in a supportive atmosphere which will help you prepare for the holidays after the death of a loved one.
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.
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.
Dates: Mondays, Nov. 3 and Nov. 17 Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Registration link
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