30 Day Mindfulness Challenge
Online training supports people as they ‘return to busy’ in September. The online 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge is just 5-10 minutes a day and has proven to lower stress, increase resilience and improve performance. Sign up to take the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge starting on Monday, September 18, 2017. The first 25 UBC Okanagan Faculty and Staff members that register are eligible […]
Update on UBC Wellbeing Activities
I hope that everyone has had an amazing summer despite the flooding and fires. I have been very excited to take on the new role of Director UBC Wellbeing, Okanagan Campus. I am pleased to announce that Deb Oakley will be working with me starting August 28th as the part-time Wellbeing Administrative Assistant. We will both […]
Motivational Interviewing for helping Professionals-Introduction
Helping professionals increasingly recognize the benefits of using motivational interviewing (MI), an evidence-based communication style shown to enhance engagement, increase readiness, reduce discord, and guide conversations to support health and related change. This two-day knowledge and skills-based workshop provides a foundation in MI, emphasizing the core elements, key skills and strategies that are helpful in […]
2017 Staff & Faculty Welcome Back Fair & BBQ
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the 20178Welcome Back Information Fair & BBQ, Thursday, August 30, 2018 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is a great opportunity to get to know the services on campus, network with the university community and enjoy a Welcome Back BBQ lunch. More information
Shepell ~ Let Us Help
Shepell your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provides you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life concern. They are available anytime and anywhere. This presentation will provide an overview and question & answer period of the various services available through UBC’s EFAP. Thursday, April 20, 2017 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. […]