The last few years has been a reminder to all, of the need to sustain our own wellness and the wellness of those around us. The need for resources and information around work and life topics, from a holistic and sustainable approach - such as personal growth, mental & emotional, family and community, financial, physical, inclusive & belonging, environmental and UConn support are more in need than ever.
Our Work/Life Month & Expo theme this year is Sustainable Wellness. One’s wellness begins by looking within and is often influenced by external factors in our environment and society. We define sustainable wellness as one’s ability to maintain their personal well-being and aligning values with ways that influence the preservation of the environment and society as a whole. Wellness is sustained when our environment and community support the individual.
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Please Note: Most sessions will be recorded for future viewing.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Understanding Personal Emotional Triggers
Specific events may trigger deep, powerful, and personal emotional reactions that tests our built-in resilience. Understanding your personal triggers and how to prepare and recover when we experience them plays an important role in maintaining overall resilience and continuing to perform both safely and effectively. Understanding emotional triggers is an important element of peer support as it creates sensitivity among team members to recognize and support those experiencing a deep emotional reaction to a recent event.
How participants will benefit
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Understand emotional triggers and how they impact individuals.
- Reach out for support when managing strong emotional reactions.
- Identify peers who are triggered by specific events and how to support them.
Time: 12:00noon - 12:30pm
Presenter: Deer Oaks EAP
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761
Phone Conference ID: 268 044 033#
Monday, October 10, 2022
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Strength Circuits w/Sheila
Alternating upper and lower body exercises to minimize breaks and maximize results.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
30-Minute Bootcamp w/ Julie
Short on time? 30-minute of high-intensity intervals - great workout, great results.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:30pm
Location: Gym
Unlock the Secret to Financial Well-being
Managing your finances may seem like a large and daunting task however it allows you to have better perspective of where and how you’re spending your money.
Good personal finance management allows you to learn how to control your money so you can achieve your financial goals . The initial step is defining your money beliefs and your financial goals, both short term and long-term. This training will guide you through the process of tracking your spending so that you understand how you currently spend money. You’ll examine your obstacles to reaching your financial goals as you learn how to manage your debt and develop a personal strategy for taking control of your finances.
How participants will benefit
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Understand your money beliefs and how these affect your personal finances.
- Establish ways to track your spending.
- Explore proven ways to reduce debt and spending.
- Develop a personal strategy for taking control of your finances.
Presenter: Deer Oaks EAP
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761
Phone Conference ID: 473 493 109#
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Yoga w/ Blance
Class links movement with breath & meditation ending.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Thursday, October 13, 2022 – Work/Life Expo
Work/Life EXPO
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Student Union Ballroom
UConn Flu Vaccination Clinic:
Thursday, October 13, 2022
9:00am-3:00pm
Student Union Room 304
Fill out the consent form in advance (preferred) or at the clinic.
Bring your Anthem Medical Card.
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Barre Above w/ Julie
Fun, dynamic fusion of pilates, yoga, aerobics & strength.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Friday, October 14, 2022
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Yin Yoga w/ Laina
Restorative-style yoga - great way to calm your mind.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Mat Room
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022
Setting Financial Goals: Q&A with Tom Shepherd
In honor of Work/Life Month and National Retirement Week, Tom Shepherd from Empower (formerly Prudential) will be joining us for another helpful Q&A session. Bring your questions and get ready to set your financial goals and be on the road to financial wellness. Managing day to day finances, achieving long term savings goals, preparing for emergencies or even how to start a budget – Tom has the answer. Join Empower & Human Resources for this enlightening Q&A session!
12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761, Phone Conference ID: 136 868 659#
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Strength Circuits w/Sheila
Alternating upper and lower body exercises to minimize breaks and maximize results.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Your Plan for Retirement: Q&A with Tom Shepherd
In honor of Work/Life Month and National Retirement Week, Empower Representative, Tom Shepherd will be joining us on a Q&A session tailored to your retirement future.
Do you know if you are financially on track for retirement? Bring your questions and get ready to build a roadmap to retirement. Join Empower & Human Resources for this informative Q&A session!
12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761, Phone Conference ID: 957 946 813#
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
30-Minute Bootcamp w/ Julie
Short on time? 30-minute of high-intensity intervals - great workout, great results.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:30pm
Location: Gym
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
College Benefits Group Info Session
Once In a Blue Moon Opportunity: Group Universal Life and Disability Insurance Open Enrollment
College Benefits Group. LLC is offering all faculty and staff of the University of Connecticut this onetime opportunity to participate in Group Universal Life Insurance and Disability Insurance without filling out a health questionnaire and completing a medical background check. Rob Minearo of College Benefits Group will be giving an overview of the supplemental benefits available and answer any questions that employees may have.
12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761, Phone Conference ID: 917 307 198#
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Yoga w/ Blance
Class links movement with breath & meditation ending.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Staying Optimistic - Conquering Negative Thoughts
An average person has between 12,000-60,000thoughts per day, 80% of which are negative.
These thoughts are part of the survival mechanism in the mind which focuses on more negative details as a form of self-protection. However, it is not the negative thoughts themselves that are the issue, but rather the importance that we give these thoughts that cause the problem. This session allows participants to learn how to gain control over negative thoughts and turn them into neutral or positive ones, helping to conquer unhealthy and unhelpful habits.
How participants will benefit
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Identify the symptoms and causes of negative thoughts.
- Apply strategies to disrupt negative thoughts.
- Understand when additional help is needed.
- Discuss the types of help available.
Time: 12:00noon - 12:30pm
Presenter: Deer Oaks EAP
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761
Phone Conference ID: 756 637 322#
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Barre Above w/ Julie
Fun, dynamic fusion of pilates, yoga, aerobics & strength.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Gym
Friday, October 21, 2022
Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness
Yin Yoga w/ Laina
Restorative-style yoga - great way to calm your mind.
Free and open to all faculty and staff.
Time: 12noon - 12:45pm
Location: Mat Room
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Monthly Mindfulness Series: Mindfulness for Emotional Strength
Emotional strength consists of being able to answer in an open way about our emotions, without avoiding those that are more difficult to manage; being able to identify them, as well as managing them adequately, and accepting our own vulnerability.
Sometimes we don’t allow ourselves to feel our emotions, sensations, or experiences as they are. We avoid seeing ourselves and allowing other to see us in a fragile and unprotected state. But experiencing what displeases us is necessary given that it represents our personal growth. In this Webinar we will discuss how we can improve our emotional strength and how accepting our vulnerability makes us stronger.
Time: 12:00noon - 12:30pm
Presenter: Deer Oaks EAP
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761
Phone Conference ID: 937 276 649#
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Pet Therapy
Studies show that interacting with pets can decrease the production of the stress hormone cortisol, while increasing levels of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin. Come visit pet therapy dogs through Tails of Joy.
Location: Homer Babbidge Library, Staff Lounge on the plaza level enter thru the West entrance (Between the Grad School and ITE).
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
UConn Extension Sustainable Wellness Webinar: How Healthy is Your Home?
How does your home impact the health of you and your family?
We will discuss key strategies for sustaining a healthy home both indoors and outdoors.
We will provide a home health assessment tool you can use, an overview of timely topics,
and factors to consider as cold weather approaches.
Presented by: Mary Ellen Welch and Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension Educators from the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Time: 12:00am-1:00pm
Microsoft Teams Link
Or call in (audio only): 1-475-282-1761
Phone Conference ID: 817 175 201#
Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut (HFHECT) was founded in 1987. Habitat homeowners are low-income heads of household who invest 350 hours of sweat equity to help build their homes, and buy their homes with a no-profit, affordable mortgage financed by the organization. Mortgage payments are re-invested to build more homes, and property taxes paid by homeowners help fund local municipal services. HFHECT has housed 98 families across Eastern Connecticut since its founding, and aims to house five families each year. To learn more about our work, donate, or volunteer, visit www.habitatect.org, call (860) 442-7890 and read our Spring 2022 Newsletter Spring 2022 Toolbox - The Newsletter by Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut.
Donation Information:
Please consider making a one time or a recurring monthly donation to Habitat either online or in person at the Expo (cash only at the Expo). Donate at the Expo and earn an extra ticket for Door Prizes!
Monthly donors make small, automatic donations every month, which makes it easier for Habitat to plan long-term, budget more efficiently and create more life-changing outcomes. You choose how much to give and for how long, and you can change your amount or cancel at any time. Donate monthly to help make this a world where everyone has a safe, decent place to live.
Learn More About Making Monthly Donations
Volunteer Information:
Volunteering with Habitat is easy and it’s an enjoy-able and rewarding way to give back. Whether you work on a construction site, in our ReStores, our office, or on a committee, there is plenty of meaningful work to do. Thank you for helping us to ensure families can build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.