All webinars are offered for State of Michigan employees through a Teams Live Event without the need for appointments or registration. Wellness Wednesday Webinars are offered on the first Wednesday of the each month from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Each webinar below links directly to the live event in Microsoft Teams. Click the appropriate link at the starting time to attend; no registration or sign-up required.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Employees: Wednesday, September 2, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Employees spend a large portion of their day at work and can get to know their coworkers well. As a result, they may see signs that could suggest risk for suicide, making the workplace an ideal location for suicide prevention strategies. This important session equips employees with information about suicide risks and warning signs, as well as skills and resources available for addressing potential concerns. The valuable information provided in this session applies not only to the workplace but can be used outside of work as well.
From Expectations to Empowerment: A Guide to Setting Boundaries: Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Have you ever been told that you should just “set a boundary” or that your expectations “aren’t realistic”? This session provides an overview of how expectations, boundaries, and trust work together to create healthy, effective relationships in the workplace and our personal lives.
Promoting Positive Interactions in the Workplace: Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
During times of increased stress, we can experience tension and conflict in our interactions with others. When our patience is weakened due to stress, we are more easily frustrated, and our choice of words/body language may not be the best. This session focuses on increasing our understanding of stress, recognizing how we can be more positive in the workplace, and provides tips on increasing our communication skills.
Coping with Grief and Loss: Wednesday, December 2, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Grief is a universal experience that impacts all of us throughout our lives. Yet grief is also individualized and unique to personal experiences. The loss of loved ones and friends during the pandemic has been especially difficult. This session will help participants gain a better understanding of grief, including complicated bereavement, and how it can be present in the workplace. It will also address ways to receive and provide support for grief and access additional resource.
For additional information or questions, please contact ESP at 800-521-1377 or email at MCSC-ESP@michigan.gov.
