Past Events and Videotaped Sessions and Handouts
Human Resources and the SOM's Professional Development & Faculty Affairs office are working together to bring you the HR-PDFA Wellness Series. The mission of this series is to provide university employees programs which address issues surrounding personal and professional development. All of these events are offered through the lunch hour and require you to pre-register for each event. Lunch will be provided to the first 125 participants; bottled water will also be provided. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Kern at 8-5050 or email HRSeminars@kumc.edu.
We appreciate your interest in the HR-PDFA Wellness Series, and would very much like to hear your feedback. Please complete the online evaluation using the "Feedback" link next to the attended course event so we may better serve your needs in the future.
*** The following are HealthQuest Approved Activities and are worth 2 pts each.***
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.
We invite you to a lunch event to learn more about this amazing opportunity for all students and employees at KUMC. In G013 SON Auditorium on February 16th from Noon-1p, the leaders of Good Natured Family Farms will give a presentation about what they are offering, discuss the logistics of payment and delivery, and be available to answer questions and address your concerns. Food, Mr. Goodcents, will be served for the first 150 attendees. Please Pre-Register. We hope to see you then!
Most New Year resolutions have a shelf-life of one month. If learning how to live with less stress is your goal for 2012, please plan to attend the “Less Stress in 2012” program on January 23 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in G013 SON. 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. Lunch will be provided to the first 125 participants; bottled water will also be provided. Please pre-register. If you have questions, contact Lisa Kern at x8-5050. Sponsored by KUMC Human Resources and the Office of Professional Development & Faculty Affairs (PDFA).
Noon-1:00 p.m.
G013 SON
Please Pre-register for this event.
The HR-PDFA Wellness Series presents "Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction" with Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN. 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.
Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) is designed to:
Please join Dr. Johnson as well as members of Pets for Life, Delta Society, and their therapy dogs to learn about the health benefits of HAI.
Noon-1:00 p.m.
G013 SON
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The HR-PDFA Wellness Series presents "Dealing with Emotional Issues in the Workplace" with Elizabeth Penick, PhD, ABPP. 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. Please join Dr. Penick discuss:
Please join Dr. Penick as she leads an informative discussion on Dealing with Emotional Issues in the Workplace.
Noon-1:00 p.m.
G013 SON
Please Pre-register for this event.
The HR-PDFA Wellness Series presents "Sleep & Relaxation" by Dr. Bob Whitman, Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at KUMC. 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:
Noon-1:00 p.m.
G013 SON
Please Pre-register for this event.
The HR-PDFA Wellness Series presents “When to turn to a Mentor” with Marty McLaughlin. There is much ado about mentoring on campus when it comes to career development for junior faculty members, and Marty is the person in the School of Medicine's Office of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs (PDFA) who is busy helping the various departments put their programs together. Mentoring is not just for faculty members. 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. In her fourth career decade, she will share how mentors have helped her succeed in various fields and jobs where her training left off. Join Marty McLaughlin for an interactive discussion about:
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