University-Wide Programs & Services
Fall 2024 Programs
2 Drop-in Sessions Available:
Mondays Aug 26th – Dec 9th 12:30-1:00p (ET) (skipping Labor Day, Fall Break – Oct 21st & Thanksgiving break week)
Instructor: Leslie Flowers
Join Online HERE: https://iu.zoom.us/j/4827247576
These 30-minute drop-in Zoom sessions are an opportunity to relax, restore, and re-charge to meet our daily lives with inner peace and balance. Together, we will practice the relaxation tools of conscious breathing, meditation, and chair yoga. No previous experience necessary.
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Thursdays Aug 22 – Dec 12th 12:15-12:45p (ET) (skipping Thanksgiving)
Instructor: Linda F. Brown, Ph.D., HSPP; clinical health psychologist and certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor
Join Online HERE: https://iu.zoom.us/j/99813946997?pwd=SWdnYkQreXNiKzBpejd1WWlNeFhnZz09
You are warmly welcome to participate in these 30-minute sessions that include 15 to 20 minutes of guided mindfulness meditation practice plus a short reading about mindfulness. This is offered on a drop-in basis; you can join us whenever it fits your needs and/or circumstances, no advance notice required. We hope you will benefit from this span of stillness to relax and refocus in the midst of your workday. Participants are muted throughout the session; we encourage you to have cameras on to create a sense of community.
Tuesdays, August 27 – December 10, 2024, Noon-12:30pm (ET)
Online
Registration is closed.
Join Registered Dietitian, Steven Lalevich, for a weekly book club via Zoom. We’ll be reading and discussing “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, MD.
Please note: participants will need to obtain a copy of the book themselves; books will not be provided.
Friday, September 13, 2024 11a-noon (ET)
Online
Register for Silencing the Inner Critic: Unlocking Your Creativity Through Improv HERE
Join us for an interactive session where you'll use improvisation techniques from acting and comedy to unlock your creativity. Learn to silence your inner critic, trust yourself and others, and make authentic connections—all in a fun, supportive environment. No performance pressure, just a chance to enhance your people skills and discover your best self.
Instructor: Dawn Wisher is a Senior Lecturer in Business Communication for the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington. She teaches Business Presentations in the undergraduate program and an Applied Improvisation class in IU’s Hutton Honors College. Dawn is a member of the Association of Business Communicators and the Applied Improvisation Network.
Cooking With Katie: Vegetarian Lo Mein
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:30 – 6:30 PM (ET)
Online
Register for Cooking with Katie HERE.
Katie Shepherd, from IUB’s Student Health Center will teach participants how to make a yummy and plant-forward dish, Vegetarian Lo Mein. This is a quick and healthy dish perfect for busy weeknights and will help meet your plant eating goals if you are participating in Healthy IU’s Back to your Roots challenge. This event will take place live at the Read Test Kitchen on IUB’s campus. Register here to be able to log in virtually. Recipe and ingredient list will be sent about 1 week prior to the event.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Noon-1pm (ET)
Online
Register for Plant Power: The Health Benefits of Plants HERE.
Whole plant foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts, have numerous health benefits. In this presentation, you’ll learn why plant foods are so healthy and take away some tips for including more of them in your diet.
Instructor: Steven Lalevich, RD
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 1-2p (ET)
Online
Fall means getting back into the routine—but it’s also a chance for a fresh start! Join WeightWatchers experts for a free webinar. You’ll get tons of easy-to-use tips for meal planning, time-efficient physical activity, and sustainable changes for a harmonious routine.
This webinar is provided by Weight Watchers.
Choose 1 of 2 Dates:
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 10am – noon (ET)
Register for 9/19/2024 QPR HERE.
OR
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1-3pm (ET)
Register for 11/20/2024 QPR HERE.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is an evidenced-based skills training program to reduce suicide. This is an online, 2-hour training to help recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. The skills in this program can be applied to prevent suicide deaths within your work and larger community and amongst family and friends. It is based on the theory that:
- Those who most need help in a suicidal crisis are the least likely to ask for it. Therefore, we must build knowledge of community members to recognize an impending crisis and offer help.
- The person most likely to prevent someone from dying by suicide is someone already known to the individual. Therefore, all community members should know what to do if someone is suicidal.
- Prior to making a suicide attempt, those in a suicidal crisis are likely to send warning signs of their distress and suicidal intent to those around them. Therefore, learning these warning signs and taking quick action can save lives.
- When we solve the problems people kill themselves to solve, the reasons for suicide disappear. Therefore, crisis intervention, problem resolution, enhancement of protective factors and competent and accessible mental health treatment can help save lives.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the common myths and facts surrounding suicidal behavior.
- Understand risk factors of suicide and knowledge of protective factors.
- Recognize and identify warning signs that someone is at risk for suicide.
- Increase knowledge of referral sources and how to refer someone for help.
- Demonstrate implementation of the progressive QPR steps.
Those who attend the full training will receive a QPR booklet and certificate of completion through campus mail. This training will not be recorded.
Instructor: Sara Kinder, MSW, LCSW, Work + Life Coordinator for Healthy IU, IU Human Resources
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 1-4 PM (ET)
Online
Register for Anxiety at Work – Training for People Leaders HERE.
This training is recommended for people leaders. This training will help leaders create an emotionally safe place to work and build a resilient work culture for their teams. Participants will learn how to spot rising anxiety levels among their team members; ease the concerns of employees who are overwhelmed or worried about the future; and engage in effective conversations about emotions in uncertain times. This training will illustrate how everyone at all levels can work together to build an environment that fosters camaraderie, productivity, and calm.
Those who attend the session can receive a free copy of the book "Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done" by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton through campus mail after the training.
This training will not be recorded to allow for a more comfortable environment for attendees to engage with the content.
Instructors: Catherine Matthews, JD, Ph.D., Sr. Consultant, Talent and Organization Development, IU Human Resources
Sara Kinder, MSW, LCSW, Work + Life Coordinator for Healthy IU, IU Human Resources
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11am - noon (ET)
Online
Register for Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace HERE.
This EAP webinar just for IU employees will discuss how maximizing employees’ strengths to create successful teams requires an objective awareness of those strengths. One way to do this is to examine biases of what is “normal”. In this presentation, attendees will be given an opportunity and tools to recognize the benefits of supporting and maximizing the resources that neurodiverse employees bring to the workplace.
This webinar is provided by Supportlinc EAP.
Thursdays, October 3 – November 7, 2024, 2-3pm (ET)
Online
Register for Healthy Back Series HERE.
Having issues with your back? This 6-week series will help you learn all about how to care for your back. We will cover common injuries and causes of back pain, proper ergonomic set up of your workstation, and how to safely lift and perform other everyday activities. We will focus on safe and effective core stability, strengthening, and stretching exercises, with mini practical movement assignments each week. Join us for a healthier back and enhanced well-being!
Instructor: Mary Yoke, PhD, FACSM, MA, MM
Monday, October 21, 2024, 11am - noon (ET)
Online
Register for Coping with Infertility and Loss HERE.
This EAP webinar just for IU employees will discuss how grief doesn’t only apply to experiencing a death loss of a family member, friend, or co-worker. It can also be a loss of dreams, goals or expectations. This presentation addresses the many types of loss we can experience, including fertility concerns, pregnancy or adoption loss, the grieving process, and what happens when the process is interrupted, delayed or complicated. It also provides tips for coping with grief as well as available resources and support.
This webinar is provided by Supportlinc EAP.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1-2pm (ET)
Register for Emotional Intelligence HERE.
Many of us know that getting along with others is the key to success. We will discuss what an emotion is and why you are having it, and learn how to understand what you are feeling and how it affects your mood, daily life, and others around you.
This webinar is presented by Supportlinc EAP.
Thursday, November 7, 2024: 9am – noon (ET)
Online
Register Anxiety at Work: Holiday Edition HERE.
Suitable for any employee, this training will give special considerations for the upcoming holiday season, changing weather, and other stressors that come with this time of year. Participants will learn how to spot rising anxiety levels for themselves and their team members; ease the concerns of employees who are overwhelmed or worried about the future; and engage in effective conversations about emotions in stressful times. People leaders who have attended the general Anxiety at Work session may find this session helpful as the content is different.
This training will not be recorded to allow for a more comfortable environment for attendees to engage with the content.
Instructors: Catherine Matthews, JD, Ph.D., Sr. Consultant, Talent and Organization Development, IU Human Resources
Sara Kinder, MSW, LCSW, Work + Life Coordinator for Healthy IU, IU Human Resources
Tuesdays, November 12 - December 3, 2024, 1:00-1:30 PM (ET)
Online (no registration required)
Drop-in HERE: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87644477093
Easily accessible yoga poses from the convenience of your chair to relieve tired neck and shoulder muscles and relieve stress.
Instructor: Betty Klein, Health and Wellness Specialist and Registered Yoga Teacher
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10am - 11am (ET)
Online
Register for Generations in the Workplace: Maximizing Resources HERE.
This EAP webinar just for IU employees will discuss how the impact of generational differences is present every day in the workplace, from jokes to communication to relationship dynamics. This presentation addresses the concept of “generation” as well as how to benefit from generational influences and perspectives. Attendees will receive tools and insights to maximize and work toward supporting more productive workplace dynamics.
This webinar is provided by Supportlinc EAP.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm (ET)
Online
Register for A Service to Honor Grief & Pain During the Holidays HERE.
The holidays are not a season of joy for everyone. For many, this time may serve as a reminder of grief for someone or something that has gone or changed; elevate family dysfunction; increase loneliness; bring additional stress and/or financial hardship; increase seasonal depression and much more.
If this resonates with you, we invite you to join us for this service to honor and give space to the pain, grief, and sadness you may feel ahead of the holidays, in community together. This service aims to be pluralistic to create respect for diverse beliefs and practices while remaining neutral and inclusive. Tips for coping with grief and pain during the holidays will be shared and there will be an opportunity to connect in smaller groups to reduce the isolation of this grief, pain, and sadness.
There will be opportunities for sharing and turning on cameras, without any pressure to do so. You can participate to whatever degree is most comfortable to you; however, due to the vulnerable nature of this session, it will not be recorded. This service will last up to but no longer than one hour.
Hosted by:
- Lynel A Beaty, DMin., MDiv. BCC - IU Health Chaplain and Certified Grief Coach and Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist
- Sara Kinder, MSW, LCSW - Healthy IU Work + Life Coordinator
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 1-2p (ET)
Online
Register for Maintaining Healthy Habits in a Season of Indulgence HERE.
The holidays are a time for celebration, but they can also be challenging for your well-being. Join WW Coaches Sophie Webb and Lisa Shaub for a free webinar, Maintaining Healthy Habits in a Season of Indulgence, where we’ll share simple strategies for staying balanced and feeling your best. From mindful eating to self-care and staying active, you'll get tips to enjoy the festive season while supporting your health. Don’t miss it!
This webinar is provided by Weight Watchers.
Thursdays, September 5 - September 26, 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. (ET)
In-Person
IU Indianapolis Library, Room 1116
The program Intro to Mindfulness (formerly Koru Mindfulness) was developed in 2005 at Duke University by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA). This is an evidence-based course for college students that teaches mindfulness skills. It is noted that this curriculum, while developed for emerging adults, also benefits anyone of any age. The 4-week intensive sessions encourage participants to build the habit of using the techniques regularly to manage daily stressors and develop self-regulation skills.
Instructor: Betty Klein, MIEA Instructor, Healthy IU
Patricia Kinney, MIEA Instructor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Noon-2pm (ET)
Online
Register QPR Suicide Prevention Training HERE.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
What will you learn? How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide The common causes of suicidal behavior The warning signs of suicide How to get help for someone in crisis This training is a live, virtual Zoom session led by an instructor.
Those who live in the following counties are also invited to attend: Allen, Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fayette, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Scott, Tippecanoe, and/ or White County and interacts with adults in the general population.
Instructor: IUB Prevention Insights
Choose 1 of 2 Dates:
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm (ET)
Online
Register HERE: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cPheTZ36CBonjD0
OR
Friday, November 8, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm (ET)
Online
Register HERE: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3XlAyZjcOSRDx0a
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that provides information on how to assist someone experiencing a mental health concern and practices how to approach a crisis until professional help can arrive.
What will you learn?
- Signs and symptoms of mental health disorders
- How to reduce stigma
- The impact of trauma and addiction
- How to support a person with a mental health disorder and connect them to care
- How to recognize, react and respond to mental health issues and crisis.
This training is a live, virtual Zoom session led by instructors. Prior to attending the live training, participants must complete a two – hour, online, self-paced course.
Who should attend? This training is tailored for individuals that live or work in Allen, Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fayette, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Scott, Tippecanoe, and/ or White County and interacts with adults in the general population.
Instructor: IUB Prevention Insights
Orientation
Thursday, September 26, 2024
3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET)
Online/Zoom Register for orientation here.
Meetings
September 30-November 22, 2024
Meet with your Student Coach for 8 short sessions
Time: Coaching sessions are ~30 minutes, once per week for 8 sessions
Location: In-person or zoom meeting options; Flexible dates/times.
RTM is focused on coaching you to be well. An IUB School of Public Health graduate/undergraduate Student Coach works collaboratively with you to prioritize areas that are important to you and support your overall well-being. By participating in RTM, you will provide students with practical experiences important to their personal and professional growth.
During your sessions, work with a trained Student Coach who will support you to:
- Identify priority areas to support your wellness.
- Develop your personalized well-being action plan with realistic goals.
- Implement strategies to overcome obstacles.
- Successfully implement your plan through campus wellness resources.
- Discover enjoyable and creative activities that work for you.
- Track outcomes important to your wellbeing.
As a participant, you are committing to Student Learning. Please consider the following:
- Quality of student’s practical experience is dependent on your engagement.
- Student’s grade is based on you completing 8 coaching sessions.
- Responsive communication is key to a successful partnership.
This program is in partnership with IUB School of Public Health courses in the School of Public Health (SPH-K) focused on the Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity/Exercise under the supervision of Dr. Vanessa Martinez Kercher.
Pair up with a student health coach (Honors nursing student) for 6 sessions and receive guidance on reaching your wellness goals while also supporting student learning.
Register HERE: https://events.iu.edu/iuhumanrescal/event/1462240-support-student-success-wellness-coaching-iue-fall-2
October 1-November 25, 2024
- 6 total sessions; Approx. 30-minute sessions once a week
- Flexible meeting options. Dates/time/location of your choice. In-person meetings on campus are preferred.
Support a Student & Your Well-Being
Work with a student wellness coach who can help you:
- Set realistic wellness goals
- Learn to utilize campus and community wellness resources
- Move more and sit less during the workday
Student grades are dependent on the employee engagement. Please ensure you can connect with your student for 6 coaching sessions during the time period noted.
This program is delivered by IUE School of Nursing & Health Sciences sophomore Honors nursing students taking NURS-B234: Promoting Healthy Populations under the supervision of Dr. LaDonna Dulemba.
Student grades are dependent on the employee engagement. Please ensure you can meet with your student 8 times during the program.
Group Orientation: Wednesday, September 4 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Register HERE: https://iu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf--gpjwiG9VGd0Wm7Axcb8-XJdS_utS6
Support a Student & Your Well-Being Work with a student wellness coach (nursing student) for 8 sessions and receive guidance on reaching your wellness goals while also supporting student learning. Work with a student wellness coach who can help you:
- Set realistic wellness goals
- Learn to utilize campus and community wellness resources
- Move more and sit less during the workday
One-on-One Coaching Sessions: September 11 - November 13
8 total sessions; approximately 30 minutes once a week Flexible meeting options. Dates/time/location of your choice. In-person meetings on campus are preferred. Online/zoom options as needed.
This program is delivered by the IUS School of Nursing, S473 Community Health Nursing Practicum class under the guidance of Dr. Mattingly and Shelley Leezer MSN, RN.
Other Programs
Care Talks, by Care.com, provide advice and guidance from expert speakers to help you better care for yourself and your family.
There are four (4) Care Talks per month across seven themes:
- Confident Parenting
- Raising Children with Disabilities
- Caring for Aging Loved Ones
- Financial Wellness
- Your healthy Lifestyle
- Emotional Wellness
- Succeed at Work
Watch these free, pre-recorded sessions of EAP’s most popular topics.
Sign up to receive access to the recordings.
January - Healthy Habits: New Year's Resolutions
February - Resiliency: Building Resilience for Optimal Performance
March - Addiction Awareness: Understanding Addiction
April - Empathy: Compassion Fatigue
May - Mental Health 101: R U OK Overview for the Workplace
June - Understanding Diversity: Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: What They Really Mean
July - Workplace Stress: Dealing with Difficult People
August - School-Life Balance: Navigating Return to School
September - Grief and Loss: Coping with Grief
October - Depression: Understanding Depression
November - Holiday Mental Health: Holiday Survival Guide
December - Boundaries: Healthy Workplace Relationships & Developing Supportive Connection
Learning to provide current IU staff, faculty, and students with access to an online library of more than 15,000 expert-led video tutorial and courses. Expand and improve your business, technology and creative skills on your schedule, from any device, anywhere.
If you are interested in accessing pre-recorded webinars on one of the following topics, please browse our Healthy IU webinars and recordings here.
Topics include:
- Parenting
- Breastfeeding and Maternal Health
- Aging and Caregiving Support
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Belonging
- Work + Life Navigation
- Menopause
- Compassion Culture and Self-Compassion
Year Round Programs
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, is a confidential resource that provides 24/7 access to professional counseling and referrals.
IU is excited to offer WW as a covered benefit, year-round, at no cost to you! Core and Premium options are available.
Offered throughout the year, excluding June & July. Sessions last approximately 1 hour.
Whether you have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or simply want to focus on prevention, there are resources at every stage.
Livongo, available at no cost to IU medical plan members, helps you manage hypertension using a smart blood pressure monitor, personalized action plan, and expert coaching.
Learn more Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Management here
These webinars are designed to increase financial literacy while focusing on actionable steps to develop healthier financial habits. Open to all ages and career stages.
These webinars are targeted to IU faculty and staff who are ready to learn how to prepare for the years and months leading up to retirement and navigate the transition from employee to retiree.
As many tobacco users know, kicking the habit is not easy. But success rates increase with every attempt to quit. There are resources and support systems to help you quit tobacco!
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