Free wellness events this December

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:

ASAP support groups

Academic and Staff Assistance Program offers 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. To learn more about each support group and register, click here.

Coping with grief, loss and change
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 a free workshop in a supportive atmosphere that will help you prepare for the holidays as you adjust to your new situation. 

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 18
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Navigating Difficult Relationships
Join others in a supportive and confidential space to cultivate strength and resilience to navigate challenging workplace relationships.

Dates: Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16
Time: 5 – 6 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: Wednesday, Dec. 17
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. 

Dates: Mondays, Dec. 1, 15 and 29
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

To view all support group opportunities, click here

Virtual Community Building Circle
You are invited to pause, reflect, and release patterns or pressures that no longer support your growth. Through intentional time spent together in this space, you will support your heart, body, and mind.

In community, participants will:

• Anchor ourselves in the present moment
• Build belonging to strengthen our community wellness
• Deepen social connections through meaningful practices

Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Click here to register 

Well-being Ticket Deal: Anat Cohen Tentet
Dates: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center (Davis)

Promo Code: BEWELL. UC Davis/UC Davis Health employees and retirees can purchase tickets anytime between Dec. 1 –12. Limit of two tickets per promo code.

Click here to register

Zoomba with Noriko
Listen to some fun music and move your body with Zoomba host Noriko Satake, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, except Christmas Eve.

Dates: Dec. 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 27, and 29
Times: Monday and Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom

Zoom details
Meeting ID: 93017233118
Passcode: 729535

Want your wellness event highlighted in a future monthly wellness Insider post? Email Carolyn Ramirez at cjramirez@health.ucdavis.edu.