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These workshops,
presented by LifeSolutions, are designed to help employees develop the skills necessary to manage the everyday demands of work and personal life and improve
their outlook on both. By learning practical techniques of stress management, time management and relating to others, participants will gain
insight on how to sustain a meaningful quality of work/life balance and as a result, enhance their professional productivity and their personal
well-being.
David A. Morris,
account
manager
LifeSolutions
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Faculty and Staff Assistance Program) |
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
Unresolved workplace conflict can lead to reduced productivity for the entire team. Conflicts can result from varying
perspectives on certain issues, negative effects of past events, anticipated negative consequences in future, and a
perennial feeling of anxiety regarding an individual’s position in the organization. Whether it is patrons, co-workers,
students or clients, there are communication techniques and negotiation strategies that can often produce a positive
outcome and reduce conflict. When these skills are applied, your messages will be met with less resistance and you will
be creating a responsive atmosphere, while setting necessary limits.
Register for this session
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| David A. Morris, account manager |
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
Creativity is often thought of as something possessed only by certain "gifted" people, a talent unavailable to most of us. This workshop challenges such thinking and shows how creativity is quite accessible. If you desire to bring your unique perspective to your work and personal pursuits, come to learn how to tap and communicate your creative instincts.
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David A.
Morris,
account
manager
LifeSolutions
(formerly
Faculty and
Staff
Assistance
Program)
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Friday, April 4, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
In this workshop we will discuss options for creating better communication while working under pressure. It is especially difficult to listen
well when there is a sense of pressure to get things done quickly, added to by the distractions caused by multi-tasking. A video presentation,
dramatized by several typical workplace situations, will highlight the keys to listening, understanding and moving forward with accurate
information to communicate well.
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Emily Towbin,
account
manager
LifeSolutions,
(formerly
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program)
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Friday,
April 18,
2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
Some experts suggest that people in the workplace spend up to 75% of their time in an interpersonal interaction of some
kind. This interaction is made up of both verbal and non-verbal communication. The words we use are only one part of the
message. Tone of voice, body posture, eye contact, gestures and use of space all contribute to how the message is being
received. This workshop will explore the range of non-verbal communication at work and strategies which improve the
likelihood of success in your message being received as you intend.
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Annette Kolski-Andreaco,
account
manager
LifeSolutions
(formerly
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program)
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Tuesday,
April 29,
2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
This workshop will not only help you to gain an understanding of the effects of chronic stress, it will present several techniques for managing
your reactions to stressful situations. Participants will have an opportunity to try biofeedback, meditation, guided imagery, and a cognitive
approach to stress. Select from an array of options to find what works for you. Making time to practice a technique daily is part of the
challenge. Just like using any well-supplied tool kit, you may need several tools to get the job done!
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Karen Marrick,
account
manager
LifeSolutions
(formerly
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program)
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Friday, May 30, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| All faculty and staff |
Is coming to work a pleasure because you and your colleagues make an effort to be civil? Does your department have a reputation for having
co-workers who respect each other, are collaborative, keep each other informed, value each other’s experience and background, and can freely
voice concerns? If you answer no to either or both of these questions, please come to this workshop. We will discuss which behaviors are
respectful and which are problematic, recognize that people may have different ideas about what constitutes acceptable behavior,
learn what behaviors form the foundation of a productive and satisfying workplace, and learn strategies for improving work relationships.
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