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Be Well at Work - Spring Event Offerings

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Accessibility/Accommodation Requirements

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible (at least 3–5 days in advance of the event).

Workshops Flyer

Print our Spring 2026 flyer for your department. Visit the Be Well at Work Workshops webpage for more information.

Be Well at Work Calendar

Be Well at Work Monthly Group Offerings

Be Well at Work Fall 2026 Workshops and Training

To register, please click on the workshop titles or individual dates. 

*denotes in-person only workshop |  **denotes hybrid workshop

Disability Management

  • Disability Management: Navigating the Process
    Tue 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1; Noon - 1 pm

  • Disability Management: Understanding the Process
    Wed 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2; 9 am - 12:30 pm

  • Disability Management II: A Deeper Dive
    Thu 9/9, or Wed 10/14, 11/18, & 12/9; 9 am - 12:30 pm

Elder Care

  • Putting Your Affairs in Order
    Tue 9/22; Noon – 1:30 pm

  • Preventing Scams Targeting Older & Dependent Adults
    Tue 10/27; Noon – 1:30 pm

  • Navigating Resources to Age in Place 
    Tue 11/10; Noon – 1:30 pm

  • Tuning In Together: Using Music to Navigate Caregiving
    Tue 12/15; Noon -1:30 pm

Ergonomics

  • Ergonomics and Wellness in the Office
    Thu 10/8; 11 am - Noon

  • Advanced Ergonomics*
    Wed 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, & 12/16; 11 am - Noon

  • Ergonomics in Motion: How to Prevent and Relieve Computer Strain
    Wed 10/14; 11 am - Noon

  • Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors
    Wed 9/30, 11/4; 11 am – Noon

  • Myth-busting Ergonomic Products
    Thu 10/29; 11 am - Noon

Financial Wellness

  • Navigating the System: Social Security Retirement
    Wed 9/30; Noon – 1 pm

  • 529 College Saving Plans
    Wed 10/7; Noon – 1 pm

  • Understanding Credit Scores and Reports
    Thu 10/15; Noon - 1 pm

  • Debt Management
    Wed 12/9; Noon - 1 pm

Health & Wellness

  • Know Your Numbers Health Screening* ($10 fee)
    Thu 9/17 & Wed 9/23; 7:30 – 10 am, Appointments offered every 15 minutes

  • Healthy Holiday Challenge: 6-Week Online Healthy Lifestyle Program
    Mon 11/2 -  Fri 12/11

    Creativity & Your Well-Being

  • Using Watercolor to Design Your Rest Practice*
    Thu 10/1; 12:10 - 1 pm

  • Exploding Gift Boxes*
    Wed 12/2; 12:10 - 1 pm

    Active at Work

  • Yoga for Tension & Stress Relief*
    Fri 9/11, 11/13; 12:10 – 1 pm

  • Cardio Kickboxing*
    Fri 9/4, 11/6; 12:10 – 1 pm

  • Energizing Yoga and Breathwork*
    Fri 9/18; 10/16; 12:10 - 1 pm

  • Functional Fitness*
    Fri 10/9; 12:10 - 1 pm

    Cook Well Berkeley

  • Simply Japanese**
    Wed 10/13; 12:10 – 1 pm  

  • Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly**
    Thu 11/5; 12:10 – 1 pm

  • Holiday Treats**
    Tue 12/8; 12:10 – 1 pm

Parenting

  • Planning Your Pregnancy Leave
    Thu 9/24; Noon – 1 pm 

  • Supporting Children and Teenagers Through Grief
    Tue 9/29; Noon - 1:30 pm

  • Empty Nest: Navigating Change with Rediscovery and Self-Compassion
    Tue 10/20; Noon - 1 pm

  • Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave
    Thu 10/22; Noon - 1 pm

  • Breastfeeding Your Baby: Returning to Work or School
    Tue 10/27; 1 – 4:15 pm

  • Navigating the Holidays with Self-Compassion
    Wed 11/18; Noon - 1 pm

Stress Management

  • Demystifying Anger
    Thu 9/10; Noon – 1 pm

  • Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace
    Wed 10/28; Noon – 1 pm

  • Prioritizing Your Personal Energy**
    Tue 11/3; 11 am - Noon

  • Somatic Practices for Stress Management
    Thu 11/12; Noon - 1 pm

Department Training and Consultations for Faculty and Staff 

Be Well at Work Faculty/Staff Health Programs offer training and consultations that meet the needs and schedules of campus departments, worksites, and groups. To request one of these classes for your department, please call the appropriate number listed for each unit. Benefits of departmental training: 

  • Addresses the unique issues of your department
  • All members of a working group share the same information and experience
  • The group can develop and follow up on action plans derived from the training experience 
  • Disability Management - Contact: 510-643-7921
  • Elder Care - Contact: 510-643-7754
  • Employee Assistance - Contact: 510-643-7754
  • Ergonomics - Contact: 510-643-2540
  • Wellness - Contact: 510-643-4646
  • Work/Life - Contact: 510-642-8659