Mental Health Awareness Day

Presenter: Craig Mielcarski, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Director  

Issues related to employee health and employee behavior can often be the hardest thing to navigate as a manager or supervisor. 

Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance consults with managers, supervisors, hr partners, and senior leaders every year regarding situations that involve mental health challenges and/or concerning behavior.  We provide subject matter expertise regarding individual and organizational behavior along with intimate knowledge of the university workplace culture, policies and processes.  

During this live webinar, we will discuss common misconceptions and review useful strategies including how to -  support individuals, communicate expectations, maintain boundaries, create psychological safety, and still focus on getting the work done.  Bring your questions!  Through a predominantly question and answer format, this session is an opportunity for managers and supervisors to get their questions answered, and also learn from each other. 

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Presenter: Kiran Johl, LCSW, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Counselor

Food is an essential part of our lives, and our relationship to food and eating can both impact and be impacted by our mental health. This workshop utilizes Intuitive Eating and Mindful Eating principles, and aims to educate participants on ways to self-compassionately approach food and eating choices for better mental health. The workshop will conclude with a mindful eating exercise- please bring a favorite snack to savor and enjoy.

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Location: Staff Community Garden (located outside of Li Ka Shing, Mulford, Morgan, and Genetics & Plant Biology)

Join us for a relaxed Community Picnic as part of Mental Health Awareness Day. Bring your lunch, gather with your team, and enjoy a little outdoor time connecting with colleagues. Blankets and lemonade will be provided.

After the picnic, stay for an interactive, sensory-based mindfulness workshop designed to help you slow down, tune in, and explore simple practices that support wellbeing throughout the workday.

Presenter: Ainhoa Indurain Torre, LPCC, Employee Assistance Counselor

Location: Staff Community Garden (located outside of Li Ka Shing, Mulford, Morgan, and Genetics & Plant Biology)

Join us in the tranquility of the staff garden for a restorative, experiential workshop designed to anchor the mind and body. During this workshop we will use the natural environment to practice grounding techniques.  Participants will engage in guided sensory exploration to reduce stress and foster a sense of presence.

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Presenter: Julie Resnik, LCSW, Employee Assistance Counselor

This virtual session introduces Narrative Therapy as a powerful tool for enhancing resilience. Together, we will learn how to deconstruct the "problem-saturated" stories we often tell about ourselves, using storytelling as a catalyst for reflection and personal growth. Expect a supportive environment with ample opportunity for interactive group learning and quiet individual reflection.

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Presenter: Natasha Boissier, LCSW, Elder Care Counselor

Grief, family illness, and personal loss are life experiences that don't stop when you clock in at work. This workshop is designed to help you honor your wellbeing and personal healing while maintaining a sense of stability in your professional life. We will explore practical self-care strategies for navigating difficult transitions. Additionally, we will identify available support resources at UC Berkeley and within the community you can access during these times. 

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Presenter: Kiran Johl, LCSW, Employee Assistance Counselor

Join us in concluding Mental Health Day with a “Leaves on a Stream” guided meditation. This meditation teaches a cognitive defusion technique to decrease rumination and getting “hooked” by thoughts.

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