Health and Well-being
Culture as a Lens into Grief and Loss
A brief overview of cultural humility in healthcare will be the foundation of the presentation. Participants will also view a video recorded interview with a hearing-impaired bereaved family member followed by a panel discussion. After completing the course, the attendees will be able to explore cultural differences related to end-of-life events and grief/loss situations, examine the basics of medical interpretation and discuss how to contact and interact with Michigan Medicine interpreters and LEP/ASL patients. The target audience is all faculty, staff, and learners at Michigan Medicine. (1.5 CEs offered for nursing and social work)
Conference: Discovering Compassion in Loss: Building Sustainability for All
This ½ day conference is a way to recognize professional grief, which is frequently experienced but often hidden, while also building knowledge and skills in grief and loss related to death and non-death loss. By embracing healthy coping behaviors and a supportive work culture, we hope to decrease compassion fatigue, mitigate occupational stress and burnout, and increase the joy and fulfillment in this type of work. Register in advance for this meeting:https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldu6hqT8sE9KTRhI1D013tQGExg6mfQ3_ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. (4.0 CEs offered for nursing and social work)
New Offering from Gifts of Arts Presents: Comfort Legacy Kits
The Bedside Art program of Gifts of Art has created new Comfort Legacy Kits for families and guests to assist with delicate and sacred end-of-life moments. We hope that they provide a meaningful offering for you and those in your care by helping families and guests preserve precious memories of loved ones in the time of transition. Gifts of Art has created several options to introduce staff to the Comfort Legacy Kits. STAFF MAY:• Sign up for a Zoom presentation on May 12 from noon-1 p.m. An informational video will be shown during the presentation, and there will be a…
Community of Compassion: Support Colleagues through Difficult Times
Register in advance for this meeting:https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceGhqzItHdb7qL51_Dky8TMUXWAUTRmFAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Jillian Dronfield, LaToya Freeman, Kelcey Stratton will present this workshop, which aims to increase the capacity of attunement and response for attendees. The health care setting is often challenging and traumatic for healthcare workers and the best course of action is often a known person offering support in the moment. Through didactic presentation and utilizing discussion prompts and first-hand accounts, attendees will be able to fulfill the learning objectives and learn how to support the mental health and wellness of the…
Paw-ffice Hours: Pet a Dog and Recharge!
Take a break with Anna, our lovable facility dog from Spiritual Care, as she provides hugs to all.Our Recharge Rooms are a space for peace, calm, and rejuvenation. In these spaces we pause, offer compassion and kindness to ourselves, cultivate quiet and stillness, practice presence, share in the moment with colleagues, and honor our experiences. The Recharge Rooms are open 24/7 for all staff and faculty to take moments for themselves.
Paw-ffice Hours: Pet a Dog and Recharge!
Take a break with Anna, our lovable facility dog from Spiritual Care, as she provides hugs to all.Our Recharge Rooms are a space for peace, calm, and rejuvenation. In these spaces we pause, offer compassion and kindness to ourselves, cultivate quiet and stillness, practice presence, share in the moment with colleagues, and honor our experiences. The Recharge Rooms are open 24/7 for all staff and faculty to take moments for themselves.
Paw-ffice Hours: Pet a Dog and Recharge!
Take a break with Anna, our lovable facility dog from Spiritual Care, as she provides hugs to all.Our Recharge Rooms are a space for peace, calm, and rejuvenation. In these spaces we pause, offer compassion and kindness to ourselves, cultivate quiet and stillness, practice presence, share in the moment with colleagues, and honor our experiences. The Recharge Rooms are open 24/7 for all staff and faculty to take moments for themselves.
Bright Nights: Substance use and the brain – Using neuroscience to understand pathways to addiction and inform treatment
The Eisenberg Family Depression Center’s Bright Nights™ series connects our community with mental health experts, providing up-to-date information and a public forum to discuss topics related to depression. This event features a presentation by Meghan Martz Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and U-M Addiction Center Developmental research indicates that certain aspects of brain functioning during adolescence, such as reward processing and impulse control, contribute to risky behaviors, including substance use. Substance use can have neurotoxic effects on the brain and continued use can alter neural function. Thus, identifying risk and protective factors related to substance misuse during…
Resilience and Wellness Series: Joy Multiplier
This workshop is open to faculty and staff. This monthly resilience and well-being series has been designed specifically for faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School. These workshops will equip you with actionable skills to enhance your ability to overcome adversity, manage stress, and thrive in your professional and personal life. In these highly experiential workshops, you will engage in practical exercises and discuss strategies for applying the skills after the sessions. You are encouraged to register for any and all of the workshops that interest you. Joy Multiplier The skill of joy multiplier teaches individuals to be authentically…