Kick off the new year by joining a free wellness event
By Carolyn Ramirez
Commit to tend to your well-being
(SACRAMENTO)
Several wellness activities are available to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community. Check out the events happening in January:
Transitioning to retirement workshop
This workshop will provide valuable information and tools for developing a successful retirement strategy. Please note different times for staff and physicians (see below).
Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Time (Staff): 9 – noon Time (Academics/faculty/physicians): 1 – 4 p.m.
You must be registered to receive the Zoom link. To register, log in to the LMS system. Each session requires individual registration. These sessions will be recorded in case you are unable to attend.
Conflict competence for managers and supervisors
This highly interactive course – split into two half-day sessions – provides tools, techniques and skills to avoid and resolve conflicts within your team effectively. You will learn how to recognize conflict before it escalates, navigate interpersonal dynamics from a position of greater influence, identify core employee needs, foster trust within your team, and navigate emotionally charged conversations.
Dates: Two consecutive Thursdays, January 8 and 15 Time: 8:30 a.m. – noon Register on the UC Learning System website: Click on "Find a Course" and search for this course title.
Join others in a supportive and confidential space to cultivate strength and resilience to navigate challenging workplace relationships.
Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 13 and 20 Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Eldercare support group
Participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with eldercare, learn about community resources, and obtain guidance on relevant topics.
This is a caring space for neurodivergent staff at UC Davis to share ideas and support one another in using their strengths to cultivate professional effectiveness, emotional well-being, mindful living, and interpersonal understanding.
Dates: Monday, Jan. 12 and 26 Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
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. Neesha Patel, Ph.D. of Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being will lead these sessions.
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.
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
