wellness program

Caregiving for children, parents, grandkids and other loved ones can be deeply rewarding, as well as frustrating and taxing under normal circumstances. In a pandemic, those challenges are manifold. Join the Wellness Program for a one hour webinar titled “Effective Caregiving During Times of Crisis”...

Research shows a strong correlation between donating one's time and talent with improved mental well-being. Even though many traditional service projects have slowed or stopped during the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff can give back this su...

For those looking to connect with other faculty and staff at a time when many of us feel a bit disconnected, Books@Work is back with two groups this fall. Books@Work’s facilitated conversations offer exploration of diverse perspectives and compel us to unlock ideas and reframe assumptions. As one p...

During times of persistent difficulty, having effective strategies for managing uncomfortable emotions becomes more important than ever. The Case Western Reserve University Wellness Program will host a one-hour webinar titled “Coping with Difficult Emotions” Tuesday, July 14, at noon. Lisa Damour, ...

The global pandemic has challenged many with the ongoing stress of dealing with the unknown in all areas of their lives. Psychologists have long studied the protective factors and individual behaviors that help people manage, and even thrive, under chronic stress conditions. The Wellness Program w...

Everyone’s lives have been disrupted by COVID-19, and this is especially true for young people who are at key transition points in their development. Join the Wellness Program to learn more about how to support tweens and teens (11-18) as they navigate disappointment, uncertainty, the loss of indepe...

Parents can do a great deal to help their children manage the frustration, disappointment and emotional stress caused by COVID-19. To help faculty and staff with this, the Wellness Program will host psychologist Lisa Damour for a session titled “Caring for Children Age 10 and Younger in the Context ...

The spring and summer of 2020 may feel like a strange time for parents, so the Wellness Program will offer two one-hour webinars for faculty and staff with children. Lisa Damour, psychologist, author and columnist for The New York Times, will provide insights for working parents after her presentati...

As most Americans continue to spend more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase. Each year, June 1–7 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week, and this year, the significance is especially striking. More than 350,0...

Psychologists have long studied the mental factors that help people manage, and even thrive, under chronic stress conditions. In a one-time, one-hour webinar Lisa Damour will draw upon this research to highlight proven psychological strategies that adults can use to buffer the stress of living, work...