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Employee Assistance Program CALENDAR
Lunchtime Learning Sessions
COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by Mark Stevens, Ph.D., Director, University Counseling Services
Thursday, December 10, 2009
12:00 noon to 1:00 PM
HR Training Room OV 16, Garden Level of the Oviatt Library
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Employees
Tis that season. Again. The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but for some of us they can also be a source of stress. Holidays are often portrayed as magical times when we gather together with loving family and friends, but there can be times when they don’t look or feel anything like the fantasy. The holiday season is a time of rushing about, hustling and bustling, trying to fit everything in; a time of over-spending, over-eating, and over-doing it all. For some, though, it can also be a time of too many houseguests and rekindled family strife… a time of unrealistic expectations about ourselves, our families, our friends and what this time of year is “supposed” to feel like. In this Lunchtime Learning Session we will explore the many reasons why the holidays can be so stressful and offer possible solutions that can bring more joy to your experience of the season. Dr. Steven’s mini presentation will be followed by an informal open discussion*. Here is a list of possible topics for the discussion:
- Dealing with on-going family problems during the holidays.
- Coping with the financial limitations of the current economy during the holidays.
- Managing time pressures so they don’t ruin your holiday spirit.
* Please note: You are more than welcome to simply listen if you would rather not participate in the discussion.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Mark Stevens is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of University Counseling Services at CSUN.
To register for Coping with Holiday Stress, click on: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=w2vwpN1z_2blhd9YHlr_2flrWw_3d_3d
Minfulness II: Breathe. Here and Now.
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program & University Counseling Services
California State University, Northridge
Aisha Dixon-Peters, Psy.D., Presenter
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
HR Training Room, OV 16, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Employees
This experiential session is an extended opportunity for participants to practice the techniques of mindfulness learned in the first class (please see above). Because Mindfulness II is a more advanced class, it is recommended that participants first complete Mindfulness I.
Mindfulness II involves an in-depth exploration and practice of traditional mindfulness techniques, including awareness of the breath, body scan, mindful eating, and interpersonal mindfulness.
Although this is a “Lunchtime Learning” event, it is recommended that you eat lunch following the workshop.
Aisha Dixon-Peters, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist. She has served as Staff Psychologist for University Counseling Services since 2007. She has been practicing and teaching workshops on mindfulness and relaxation techniques for several years. Her dissertation was on the psychological effects of hatha yoga on low-income women who are survivors of domestic violence. She has found mindfulness to be profound, beautiful, and transformative, and is grateful for opportunities to share this practice with others.
To Register for Mindfulness II, to be held on Tuesday, December 1st click here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PINWrMEWmekVrWtoVlV6zQ_3d_3d
Special Programs
L.A. Department on Aging: Individual Sessions for Caregivers
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program & LA Department on Aging
California State University, Northridge
Monthly, see dates below.
30-minute sessions (one-on-one with the counselor)
HR Training Room, OV 16, Garden Level, Oviatt Library
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Employees
Requires Pre-Registration
The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), as part of their Family Caregiver Program, is offering free one-on-one consultations to CSUN faculty and staff who find themselves in the role of caregiver to an aging family member.
Individual consults with the LADOA are offered once a month.
Ongoing Support Groups
Free Furlough Yoga (FFY)
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/eap/furlough_yoga.html
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program
California State University, Northridge
Brittny McCarthy, Registered Yoga Instructor &
Director of Government & Community Relations
Meets weekly (dates, times and locations below)
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Faculty and Staff
Registration is not required. Simply show up and enjoy!
A weekly yoga class developed in honor of the State Budget Closure Program. Experience in the practice is not required.
It is recommended that you bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to practice in bare feet. It is best that you not eat for two hours before practice, so plan your lunch after the class.
As with any physical activity, you may wish to consult your doctor before attending these classes.
All participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability in order to participate.
About the Facilitator:
Brittny McCarthy is a registered yoga teacher and has taught more than 200 hours of yoga classes and workshops to new and experienced yogis. She has been managing stress through her yoga practice since 2002. In addition to teaching yoga, she is the Director of Government and Community Relations at Cal State University Northridge.
Free Furlough Yoga Class Dates:
| TUESDAY | November 24th | 12:00 - 12:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 180 |
| Wednesday | December 2nd | 12:00 - 12:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 180 |
| Wednesday | December 9th | 12:00 - 12:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 180 |
| Wednesday | December 16th | 12:00 - 12:50 PM | Redwood Hall Room 180 |
| Wednesday | January 6, 2010 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251* |
| Wednesday | January 13, 2010 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Redwood Hall Room 251* |
*Please note: Effective January 2010, this class moves to Redwood Hall Room 251.
Questions regarding this yoga class, please contact:
Brittney McCarthy
Director, Government and Community Relations
Phone: (818) 677-2123
Email: brittny.mccarthy@csun.edu
Parenting Teens Support Group
Sponsored by: The University Counseling Center and the Employee Assistance Program
Presented by: Drs. Mark Stevens and Debra Rozanski
Meets twice monthly (see schedule below)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
HR Training Room, Oviatt 16, Garden Level, Oviatt Library
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Staff and Faculty
No registration required - just show up!
A twice monthly support group designed for parents of teens. Although these sessions are not intended to be "group therapy," it will be solution-focused and personal in nature.
The Parenting Teens Support Group will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Intuitive Eating Support Group
New day, new location!
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program and the Klotz Student Health Center
Ellen Bauersfeld, Registered Dietician at the Klotz Student Health Center, Facilitator
Meets weekly on Tuesdays
12:00 noon to 1:00 PM
new location! Klotz Student Health Center Conference Room 238 (second floor)
Target Audience: All interested CSUN Employees
No registration required - simply show up!
A weekly support group about creating healthy relationships with your food, mind and body - where you ultimately become the expert of your own body. The group teaches you how to distinguish between physical and emotional feelings, toward the goal of achieving a sense of 'body wisdom.' * Based on the book, Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA.)
The format of the group involves a brief educational component during the first 15 – 20 minutes, followed by open discussion and sharing for the remainder of the time.
Caregivers Support Group (LADOA)
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program & LA Department on Aging
California State University, Northridge
Anat Louis, Ph.D., Facilitator
Meets monthly (see days, times and dates below)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HR Training Room, OV 16, Garden Level, Oviatt Library
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Employees
No registration required – simply show up!
The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), as part of their Family Caregiver Program, is offering free support group at CSUN for faculty and staff who find themselves in the role of caregiver to an aging family member.
The Caregiver Support Group will be held once a month on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Relaxation - Meditation Group
Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program & University Counseling Services
California State University, Northridge
Dr. Mark Stevens, Facilitator
Meets three times a week (see the schedule below)
University Counseling Services - Bayramian Hall Room 520
Intended Audience: All Interested CSUN Employees
No registration required – simply show up!
University Counseling Services hosts a relaxation and meditation group three times a week that is open to all CSUN Faculty and Staff.
*Please Note: Dr. Stevens has asked that we let all interested participants know that the Relaxation Groups start on time. Those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be allowed into the room out of consideration to those already engaged in the exercise.
The Relaxation - Mediation Group will meet on the following days:
Mondays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For additional information about the Relaxation Group, please contact Dr. Mark Stevens at (818-677-2366) or TTY (818-677-7834).
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For more information on EAP programs, contact:
Debra Rozanski, Ph.D.
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
California State University, Northridge
Phone: (818) 677-2681
Email: debra.rozanski@csun.edu