Seminar Notification UW resources to help you deal with stress

[worklife_seminars at u.washington.edu]

Despite planning ahead, the winter holidays just naturally add pressure to 
our everyday professional and personal lives. UWHR provides resources to help 
you effectively deal with stress, pump up your mental flexibility, and 
adjust your priorities-- both at work and at home.

Healthful Coping with Holiday Stress  sponsored by Benefits & Work/Life

Join this lively, interactive session that will give you opportunities to 
examine holiday stress from several perspectives and tips for developing realistic
anticipations and goals for this season of celebration. During the 
discussion, you will be encouraged to take a look at your personal list of
holiday should dos and sort through your true priorities and values for 
this holiday season.

Presenter: Sue Covey, LCSW and UW CARELINK Account Executive, has worked 
with hundreds of employer groups over twenty years. She has conducted numerous
workshops and training programs related to managing stress, balancing work 
and family and developing a positive attitude.

Course Dates/Time:  all sessions are Noon - 1 PM
November 9 - HUB 106-B
November 14 - Health Sciences A-420
November 15 - Harborview R&T Auditorium

Course Fee: free
Register: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/catalog/gen/1/WLP601.html

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Managing Stress  course by Professional & Organizational Development (POD)

Stress is normal, but a successful approach to it can make a difference.
Participants in this course learn tips and techniques, and gain new tools 
to deal effectively with difficult circumstances. Content addresses situations 
that seem impossible, as well as time pressures, changes in life and work, and 
everyday challenges. Develop a new outlook to change perspective at work and 
beyond.

Presenter: Clive Shearer

Course Date/Time: November 17, 9 AM - 4 PM

Course Fee: $95
November 9 - HUB 106-B
November 14 - Health Sciences A-420
November 15 - Harborview R&T Auditorium

Course Fee: free
Register: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/catalog/gen/1/WLP601.html

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Q0310: Creative Problem Solving  course by Professional & Organizational
Development (POD)

In todays work-place, solving problems creatively is a "must-have" skill. 
This workshop helps participants find new solutions for old problems and 
preempt future problems. Using participants actual on-the-job challenges, explore 
both parts of creativity: developing a flexible mindset for problem solving, 
and applying specific techniques to expand problem analysis. Participants 
should bring specific work-related problems that need creative solutions.

Presenter: Patt Schwab, PhD

Course Date/Time: December 7, 9 AM - 4 PM

Course Fee: $100
Register: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/catalog/gen/8/Q0310.html


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The UW's faculty and staff assistance program, UW CareLink, provides 
short-term, confidentialcounseling services on a wide range of topics including
stress. Learn more online at:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/worklife/carelink/


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