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Handout: Brochure | FAQ | Powerpoint Presentation | Sample Newsletter
A group of students, faculty, and staff are joining with Good Natured Family Farms to start a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) on campus. Purchasing a subscription for the 2012 season (late May through September) offers you, and your family, a bag of local, seasonal, organic food to be picked up on campus each Tuesday (May 29 - Sept 25). The variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, and animal products (pasture-raised meat, dairy, and eggs) come from over 160 farms within a 200 mile radius of Kansas City vary each week. Among other benefits, joining a CSA is a great way to try new foods, eat healthfully, and help the environment. Questions may be directed to FoodIsMedicine@kumc.edu.
Most New Year resolutions have a shelf-life of one month. Dr. Larry Long (Psychologist and Senior Director of Counseling & Educational Support Services) will discuss practical strategies to lower your stress, remain optimistic during challenging times, and maintain a positive outlook.
Handout: Powerpoint Presentation | Wellness Flyer | Mentor Handouts | Creating a Professional Development Plan
Mentoring is for anyone, at any level, looking for advice and guidance on how best to accomplish a task, learn a new skill, handle a job/life related problem or handle a job assignment without the education or training behind them. Mentoring skills are the same regardless of the field of work; it is the outcome or what the mentee is trying to achieve which drives the goals of the mentorship.
Handout: Powerpoint Presentation | Wellness Flyer | Good Sleep = Excellent Performance | Common Signs of a Sleep Disorder
Because sleep disorders are so common, it's equally important to understand why sleep is necessary and how to get a good night's sleep. Sleep deprivation can affect our mood, workplace performance, and overall health. Join Dr. Whitman as he discusses: What are sleep disorders? How sleep disorders affect our overall health and well-being; Various treatments and relaxation techniques; and Benefits of managing sleep.
Handout: Powerpoint Presentation | Wellness Flyer
Everyday emotions are a part of who we are and cannot be easily removed from the workplace. It's what makes us human. Emotional health that is poor can weaken the body's immune system leading to depression, stress or anxiety. This can also lead to workplace issues with customers and co-workers as well as performance concerns.
Handouts: Wellness Flyer
People and animals have lived close to one another for centuries. The human-animal bond is the strong connection that they feel toward one another. The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is proud of their exciting center based on the growing field of research showing how the human-animal bond impacts health in people and animals.
This session will examine the benefits of being able to build our lives around our natural talents and turn them into strengths, rather than obsessively trying to correct our weaknesses. Not only will this have a profound impact on you personally, but it can lead to increased job satisfaction and a greater impact on the institution!
Handouts: Powerpoint Presentation
Integrative Medicine is a "healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind and spirit) including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative." This presentation includes a general overview of the background and history of integrative medicine and how it examines the interplay between biology, behavior, psychosocial factors and the environment.
Handouts: Background | Handouts | Powerpoint Presentation
Dr. Vernon is the Medical Director of the University of Kansas Weight Control Program, an Atkins Nutritional Consultant, and has a Private Practice in Northeast Kansas. She is also the co-author (with Jacqueline Eberstein, RN) of "Atkins Diabetes Revolution" (Harper-Collins, 2004). Dr. Vernon will discuss issues relating to carbohydrate restricted diets, diabetes, weight management, hormonal impacts, as well as energy and fitness levels. For consultation with Dr. Vernon, please contact Amber Wiley.
Greg Tamblin has been an award winning speaker-humorist-singer-songwriter for over twenty years. He combines outstanding audience rapport with an irreverent sense of humor, and has a special interest in the relationship of music, laughter, and lifestyle to physical and emotional well-being. Greg's humorous musings on cultural absurdities, as well as his messages of effectiveness, optimism, and service, have garnered him a large international following. He will address motivational issues related to healthcare, teaching our participants how to handles - with a little humor - the stress of their very serious jobs during cutbacks, personal life issues, worry, moments of confusion, being over-achievers, or handling difficult patients or heaven forbid, difficult colleagues.
Handouts: GeoShapes | Psycho-Geometrics
Are conflicting personality styles causing you issues? Would you like to know how to manage them? As part of the HR-PDFA Wellness Series, we bring you “Psychogeometrics: Managing Conflict between Personality Styles” on Thursday, November 18th from 12-1pm in G013 SON. Dr. Vandegeest-Wallace is a full-time psychologist in the Counseling and Education Support Services department. She has presented to university students and community members on subjects including stress management, conflict resolution, communication skills, team building and diversity. Back by popular demand are Psychogeometrics (The Art & Science of Communication) where Dr. Vandegeest-Wallace will identify common, predictable conflicts that occur between personality styles and develop strategies for managing those conflicts effectively.
Handouts: Help Stop Global Warming | Take Action in 4 Areas
The HR-PDFA Wellness Series presents "An Emerging World Vision" by Mike McCord on Tuesday, October 19th from 12-1pm in G013 SON. Join us for a discussion on the current state of the environment and how society's old ways of viewing the world and how success is measured are no longer acceptable. In order for us to survive as a species, a new wordview is necessary--one that combines those of ancient indigenous cultures with those of the modern world. The old egocentric way of looking at the world as being there for our use and abuse is no longer acceptable. A new world view is emerging that honors indigenous cultures' understanding of oneness with creation while maintaining the best elements of western ideals of success. Mike will then discuss a number of practical, "how to" actions that people can make in their lives to significantly reduce their carbon footprint on the earth.
Winnie Dunn, PhD, and Dr. Julie Wei present, Work Life Balance: Finding your Center in Complexity on 8-19-2010. Join Winnie Dunn, PhD, and Dr. Julie Wei while they lead a promising discussion designed to address the delicate balancing act between work and the rest of your life. They will uncover obstacles that are interfering with your balanced life, and then discuss strategies for removing obstacles and creating space for a satisfying life. Winnie Dunn and Julie Wei use personal stories to illustrate the struggles we all encounter, and lead a discussion with the audience about challenges and strategies as well.
Larry Long, presents Rolling With Change on 6-17-2010. There are two guarantees when you experience a change. One is that it is most likely to be stressful. The second is that within any change, there are opportunities to develop professional and personally. Developing your adaptation skill set is key to being successful in any organization (or family). This program will provide practical ideas to approach the stress of change and orienting yourself to taking advantage of potential opportunities.
Lisa Markley, MS, RD, LD, presents Stocking Your Pantry with Healing Whole Foods on 3-18-2010. Having a pantry that is well stocked with nutritious ingredients can make it easier for you to be successful with maintaining healthier eating habits.
Larry Long, presents Coping With Stress on 6-11-2009. There can be much stress in these tough economic times. Dr. Long will address the following: What is stress and what does it do to you? Signs that stress may be getting to you. What you can do to cope better with stress?
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