Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2024-05-29 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-05-31 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-03 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-05 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-07 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-10 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-12 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-06-14 12:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) and 17 more dates
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here.

No registration required.

De-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Violence can occur in any almost context; at work, at home or in public venues. Certain occupations can expose employees to increased risk of violence. It is important to recognize the signs of impending violence and to learn communication skills to de-escalate an emotional situation and defuse risk of violence. This training will cover the sequence of events which often lead to violence, common mistakes that contribute to escalation, and how to intervene effectively. This course will contain practice vignettes to allow participants to apply de-escalation skills.

Workshop Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:• Understand the most common causes for violence• Know the sequence of escalation leading violence• Recognize common mistakes that escalate the risk for violence• Be familiar with strategies to de-escalate volatile emotions• Understand the importance of processing violent and “near-miss” violent episodes afterward

Date: Wednesday, June 5

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Caregiver's Support Group
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30
The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders.

Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register.

Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Beyond Dieting: Meeting your Personal Health Goals with LifeStyle Medical Centers
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00
With the rising prevalence of obesity, fad diets are often sought out as they tend to promise quick and effective weight loss results. These quick fix approaches do not take into account an individual’s unique dietary, and lifestyle needs, leading to unrealistic and unsustainable goals. Join Katie Godin, RD, LDN to learn how LifeStyle Medical Centers provides an individualized approach, ideal for long term maintenance and success with your personal health goals. The presentation will end with a healthy cooking demo of a summer favorite, potato salad, that will be the perfect addition to any cookout!

This event will occur online. To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Forgiving Yourself and Others
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
Become a happier, healthier person with better relationships by practicing forgiveness. We can forgive ourselves, just as we can forgive others, without having to become victims. Using reflection, compassion and accountability can help us to forgive.

Workshop Objectives:

In this workshop, you will:

Discuss the benefits of forgiveness for:• Improving relationships and becoming a better person• Improving personal health and reducing stress

Review how to forgive:• Carefully consider: “Has my life become better since then?”• Attempt compassion for the person you forgive• Protect yourself as needed• Let go, even without reconciliation

Review forgiving yourself:• Learn from your mistakes and move on• Be accountable and create a solution• Use self-awareness to become a better person
