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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Are you looking for a little extra support to help put a spring in your step? Check out the new presentations, plus discussion and support groups offered by the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO). 

Unless otherwise noted, to attend any presentation or group, please complete this online form. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. If there are multiple dates for a presentation, be sure to indicate your preference.

Presentations for Campus Faculty and Staff

Michigan Medicine faculty and staff can request presentations from the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience.  

Worry: Tips and tricks for pushing back (Mini Session)

• Wednesday, 5/17 | Noon - 12:30 p.m. 

Do you wish you had more control over your worry? Join an informational and interactive lunch to hear about strategies to better manage your worry so it doesn't manage you. Participants can expect to leave with tools to try on their own.

Presenter: Alex Jendrusina

Mental Health Hygiene 101

• Thursday, 5/18 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Healthy eating and regular exercise promote good physical health, but what do we know about practices to promote good mental health? Come attend an informal, one-hour presentation to learn just that. In our time together, you’ll hear recommendations and tips that support your overall emotional well-being.

Presenter Alex Jendrusina

Trauma 101

• Monday, 5/22 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

The word "trauma" has become a staple in our vocabulary over the past few years, but many remain unsure about the different types of trauma and how they can impact our lives both short and long-term. In this presentation, you'll learn the basics of what trauma is, common trauma symptoms, trauma responses, and how to start healing from it.

Presenter Jill Castro

Introduction to Stress Management

• Tuesday, 5/23 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

This session provides an overview of stress management strategies, such as cognitive and behavioral approaches, mindfulness, exercise, guided imagery, muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and social support seeking. The format will be an informal and interactive session with attendees participating. 

Presenter Andrew Greifer

Selecting a Counselor/Therapist & Identifying Community Resources (Mini-Session)

• Wednesday, 5/24 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. 

This session will provide descriptions of the types of mental (behavioral) health providers, an understanding of their listed credentials and suggestions in how to select one. An overview of the styles and approaches that therapists use in providing services (resolution-focused, family systems, and analytical). Also, some sample questions to ask when choosing one will be offered. In addition, a brief overview of how to identify and locate support groups will be provided. 

Presenter: Tom Waldecker

Discussion and Support Groups 

Discussion Group on Forgiveness

It is said that "Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself."

Do you find yourself struggling with hanging on to regrets or past issues that negatively impact you?  If so, a look into the power of forgiveness may be helpful in dealing with these concerns. This is an interactive session with attendees participating.

• Tuesday 5/16 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Presenters Joanne Bernard and Janell Kilgore

Unless otherwise noted, to attend any presentation or group, please complete this online form. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. If there are multiple dates for a presentation, be sure to indicate your preference.

Support Group for New Moms

The Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office (FASCCO) is offering an ongoing drop-in style support group for women returning to work following the birth and/or adoption of a child. The group is designed for women in their third trimester of pregnancy through the time their child is two years old.

The group will address various topics, including preparing for maternity leave, work/life balance, separation anxiety, familial adjustments, lactation support, baby blues, sleep hygiene, feeding issues, child care, returning to work, and building a postpartum support system. This offering emphasizes group discussion of participant experiences as well as educational components. There is no charge for staff or faculty to attend.

For meeting schedules and registration: Contact Jill Castro at [email protected] or (734) 936-8660.