Heels Care Network

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2025-10-06 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-08 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-10 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-13 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-15 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-17 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-20 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-22 12:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) and 6 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.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-10-07 09:00 - 15:00
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants skills to recognize signs and provide support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without formal medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid equips a layperson to assist someone in crisis due to mental health and/or substance use challenges.These sessions are sponsored for UNC Faculty, Staff and Students using an ONYEN login. Public MHFA Trainings are available HERE.

Managing Staff through Stressful Situations
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
People respond to stress in different ways—some may experience decreased performance, low morale, or emotional reactions, while others may thrive under pressure. For managers, anticipating and addressing these varied responses can be challenging. This workshop offers practical strategies to help leaders navigate both positive and negative employee behaviors during stressful situations.Workshop ObjectivesBy the end of this workshop, you will:

Practice self-care techniques to manage your own stress during challenging times

Anticipate the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral reactions you observe among employees

Describe how personal accountability helps people cope with stressful times

Handle problematic employee behavior effectively and empatheticallyClick on Carolina Talent registration link and select the “Request” button to automatically enroll.

https://hr.unc.edu/event/managing-staff-through-stressful-situations-2

Tools to Handle Stress
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00
This Stress Management course focuses on specific, practical activities to reduce stress. Whatever happens to be causing your stress, these techniques can help you cope.

Workshop ObjectivesBy the end of this workshop, you will know techniques to reduce stress such as:• Being Accountable: We often have choices we can make to reduce the causes and impact of stress.• Engaging in Hobbies: We may be able to prioritize activities that renew us.• Remembering Past Successes: We can focus on how we have survived previous stressful situations.• Taking Breaks: Stepping away from a stressor can help us return to it in a more effective way.

Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Graduate Student Center, 211A. W. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures is a training collaboration between Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) and the University Compliance Office (UCO). This updated training replaced UNC’s former HAVEN training.

Empower UNC equips students and employees with information, resources, and strategies to respond to disclosures of harassment, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, and stalking in an informed and compassionate way.

This training consists of two parts. The first part is an online video that students and employees will receive upon registration and may complete asynchronously at their convenience. The second part is an in-person, live training session facilitated by staff from VPAS and UCO.

After completing part two of the live, in-person training, students and employees will receive an Empower UNC placard and sticker. If you choose, you may display these to acknowledge your training completion and signal your commitment to supporting individuals affected by gender-based violence and harassment within our campus community.

Campus Life Experience (CLE) credit is available for undergraduate students.

Please note: Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for the student or employee version of the training, depending on which feels most aligned and appropriate for their role(s) on campus.

For questions about Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures of GBV, or to change or cancel your registration, please email violenceprevention@unc.edu

We are committed to making our training accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as requested. Please share any requested accommodations by emailing violenceprevention@unc.edu

ADHD/LD Peer Connect Group
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | SASB North 2115
Weekly group to join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that support academic success.

Caregiver's Support Group
2025-10-15 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

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Gatekeeper Training
2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Union Room 3515
Just like CPR is for physical emergencies, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response that can save lives during a mental health crisis. In just 90 minutes, you'll gain the skills to recognize when someone is in distress, learn how to help, and practice those skills in a safe environment.

Why QPR?

Proven Effectiveness: QPR is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world.

Life-Saving Skills: Learn how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal.

Self-Empowerment: Discover how to get help for yourself or others in preventing suicide.

Crisis Management: Understand the common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior.

Immediate Impact: Walk away with the confidence to assist someone in crisis.

Your participation could make all the difference. Sign up today and become a vital part of our community of care.

Credit Confidence: Build, Boost, and Protect
2025-10-21 13:50 - 14:30 | Carolina Union Room 2422
Credit can be a powerful tool—or a financial headache. Learn how to establish, improve, and protect your credit score. This session breaks down how credit works, how to use it wisely, and what lenders actually look for. You'll also learn how to check your credit report, dispute errors, and avoid common traps. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your score, this workshop is a smart step toward financial freedom.

This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; CLE credit is available for undergraduate students.

Staying Motivated
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
Struggling to find or keep your motivation in the middle of the semester? Wondering how you can get back on track? This workshop will help you find ways to get and stay motivated.You also get a CLE!

Protect Your Identity: Stay Safe, Stay Secure
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Carolina Union Room 2422
Scams, hacks, and identity theft are real, and according to the FTC college students are targets more often than you’d think. Learn how to protect your personal information online and offline. This workshop will cover common scams, how to spot fraud, steps to secure your financial accounts, and what to do if your information is compromised.

This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; CLE credit is available for undergraduate students.

Mental Health First Aid Training Part 1
2025-10-28 15:00 - 18:00

Swipe Smart: How to Get (and Use) Your First Credit Card
2025-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Carolina Union Room 2422
Considering your first credit card, but unsure where to begin? This workshop breaks down what you need to know before you apply. Learn how credit cards work, how to choose the right one, what terms like APR and minimum payment really mean, and how to avoid common mistakes. We’ll also cover how to use your credit card to start building credit the smart way, without falling into debt.

This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; CLE credit is available for undergraduate students.

Mental Health First Aid Training Part 2
2025-10-30 15:00 - 18:00

Family Feud: Where did the Money Go? (Financial Literacy Edition)
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Carolina Union Room 3206
Financial Literacy Edition — Parents vs. College Students It’s Gen Z vs. Gen OG in the ultimate financial face-off. Think you know where the money goes? Let’s put that confidence to the test. In this Family Feud-style showdown, parents and college students battle it out over the world of money—budget fails, spending habits, saving hacks, credit myths, and everything in between.

Is Starbucks a budget category or a basic need?

Who understands credit scores better, those building them or those who’ve wrecked and rebuilt them?

Do parents really know what Venmo and Cash App are for?

What to expect:

Fast-paced trivia

Real talk and generational banter

Money tips hidden in the fun

Food, Prizes and bragging rights

Whether you're saving for spring break or lecturing about interest rates, this is your moment. It’s not just a game—it’s a financial therapy session with buzzers. Let the generations feud. Let the wallets speak. Let the money games begin!

Smart Spending: Budgeting for Real Life
2025-11-04 05:30 - 18:30 | Carolina Union Room 2423
Budgeting isn’t about restrictions; it’s about making your money work for you. This hands-on workshop covers practical strategies for managing fluctuating income, avoiding common budget pitfalls, and adjusting your spending when life throws curveballs. Perfect for anyone balancing school, work, and personal goals.

This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; CLE credit is available for undergraduate students.
