November 6, 2024Updated:November 8, 2024
Struggling with uncertainty in tough times
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In a time marked by unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, the importance of community support, personal healing, and effective coping strategies has never been more pronounced. As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, it becomes essential to cultivate resilience and foster connections that uplift and empower us. We’ve compiled a few resources if you are seeking assistance.
Leadership Message from Sara Aghamohammadi, M.D., Chief Wellness Officer
- Struggling with uncertainty in difficult times
- On navigating the holiday season, Aghamohammadi will also host a Lunch and Learn with Carol Kirshnit, director of the Academic and Staff Assistance Program. Registration is required (please use your work email address). Click here to register.
Mindfulness-Based Opportunities:
- Live Mindfulness Meditation (4:30-5 p.m.) – Monday, Nov. 18
- Live Heartfulness Meditation (12:30-1 p.m.) – Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20
- Live Mindful Pause (12:45-1 p.m.) – Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21
- Health for the Holidays Challenge – Registration now open; challenge begins Nov. 25
Self-directed Care Resources
- Election Season Self-Care Kit developed by UC Davis Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being. Take care of your mental health during election season.
- Election Resources developed by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This resource includes 9 Tips for Managing Socio-Political Stress.
- Growing as a Community: Navigating Election Season, sponsored by HEDI, a recording of Growing as a Community: Navigating Election Season, a recent webinar hosted by UC Davis Health and DEI featuring Sacramento City District 4 Councilmember Katie Valenzuela and Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, as they discuss values that unite us during the election season.
- Creating Psychological Safety in Polarizing Times, an article by Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to help communities engage in deeper, more compassionate conversations. With his expertise as a clinical professor of psychiatry, Dr. Ton’s guidance is essential as we strive to create environments where all voices are heard and respected.
- The Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) is also a good resource for team members.