Announcement: We have welcomed a new Elder Care Specialist, Hazel Teichen, to our team. Hazel joins us with a wealth of elder care-related knowledge and experience. Check out our offerings for elder care caregivers.
This month’s featured resource: Relationship Check-ups with the I-RAFT clinic at https://fam.ca.uky.edu/family-center
Sign up for a relationship check-up session.
Relationship checkups at UK's Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy (I-RAFT) Clinic are a great way to learn more about what makes your relationship great! Checkups last about 60 minutes and are FREE in February.
How gratitude makes you more confident
Choosing to be thankful may well be an easy and accessible way to boost your happiness. There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness. First, what is happiness? When we think of happiness, we usually think of it as a subjective sense of well-being, a feeling of joy and satisfaction. What many people may not realize is that happiness isn’t just an emotion or fleeting feeling. It’s about how good you feel and also how satisfied you are with your life. Read more
Upcoming Events
Monday, Feb. 3, 1 - 2 p.m.: Virtual parent circles. Register here.
Thursday, Feb. 6. Noon - 1 p.m. Work-Life - Building resilient relationships. Register here.
Monday, Feb. 10, Noon - 1 p.m. General summer camps information session. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, Noon - 1 p.m. Academic and arts/creative summer camps information session. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, Noon - 1 p.m. Athletics and equestrian summer camps information session. Register here.
Thursday, Feb. 13, Noon - 1 p.m. Religion and special needs summer camp information session. Register here.
Thursday, Feb. 13, Noon - 1 p.m. Elder Care - How do you know when it’s time to consider a care facility. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25, Noon - 1 p.m. "The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion and Connection" book discussion. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 8:30 - 9 a.m. Working parents “Real Talk” chat. Register here.
Friday, Feb. 28, Noon - 1 p.m. Virtual parents connection - speed friending. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, Noon - 1 p.m. Elder Care - caregivers support group. Register here.
Friday, Feb. 21, Noon - 1 p.m. Play: Good for them and you. Register here.
Friday, Feb. 28, Noon - 1 p.m. Virtual parents connection – speed friending. Register here.
FYI reminders and helpful links
Calendar of all upcoming workshops and events: https://hr.uky.edu/calendar
Work-Life and Well-being website: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being
UK Employees Discounts: website listinghttps://hr.uky.edu/benefits/more-great-benefits/employee-discount-program
Working Parents website resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents
Elder Care resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/elder-care
Join the UK Working Parents Network: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents/working-parents-network
Well-Being
February events; Becoming Wildly Resilient Podcast – Financial Peace and Well-being; and a Cardio for a Healthy Heart webinar.
Resilience in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Managing Stress:
This 30-minute virtual session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage stress during times of change and uncertainty. We will discuss navigating times of uncertainty by recognizing and addressing the sources of stress and identify strategies to build resilience, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being.
Dates/times:
February 5 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 10 3-3:30pm February 18 3-3:30pm
Presenters:
Licensed Clinical Social Workers with UK HR Health and Wellness Employee Mental Health
Ann Bassoni, Rhonda Henry, Eric Wilkinson, and Kim Releford
Note: The session will be recorded and will be available to those who register, even though who may not be able to attend.
The Health and Wellness health coaches also created additional content that can be viewed on our UK HR Health and Wellness YouTube channel. The coaches are also available for consultations. See below.
Regulating Your Nervous System in Moments of Uncertainty – YT video
We can regulate our nervous system in moments of uncertainty by cultivating a variety of tools—whether through journaling, breath, connection, or mindfulness—we create the inner steadiness we need in the moment to navigate change. Join health coaches Amy & Jackie as they offer 8 research-based tools to calm your nervous system and help you to foster true resilience in difficult moments, not by avoiding discomfort but from meeting it with curiosity, compassion, and choice.
Consultation with a Health Coach - Signing up for a well-being consult with a health coach provides personalized support to help you navigate stress, build resilience, and create a plan for self-care during difficult times. By guiding you toward small, values-aligned actions, this supportive 60-minute conversation builds resilience, even in the face of uncertainty. Rather than pushing through difficulties alone, you gain practical tools to move forward with intention and a deeper connection to what truly matters to you.
