More than a dozen wellness activities are available to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community. Check out the events happening this month.
This is a caring space for neurodivergent staff to share ideas and support one another in using their strengths to cultivate professional effectiveness, emotional well-being, mindful living, and interpersonal understanding.
Dates: Monday, May 4 and 18 Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Pet loss support group
In collaboration with the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, ASAP hosts a once-monthly discussion/support group that invites space for participants to meet and share experiences of grief after losing a beloved pet, find community and discuss strategies for coping and self-care. The group is open for attendance from hospital clients as well as UC Davis and UC Davis Health community members.
Participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with eldercare, learn about community resources, and obtain guidance on relevant topics.
Dates: Wednesday, May 13 and 27 Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
15 minute daily meditation
Daily meditation sessions offer a quiet, minimally guided space to practice — a bell marks the beginning and end, and the rest is yours.
Conflict competence workshop: The power of appreciation
Join the UC Davis Ombuds Office to learn about and discuss the topic of appreciation at work. Information will be provided on the positive impacts of genuine and effective appreciation in the workplace. Reflection and engagement with colleagues from different departments will help illuminate how you can integrate appreciation into the culture of your work and learning environments. This will be an interactive session. Come prepared to participate.
Questions? Reach out toombuds@ucdavis.eduor call (530) 754-7233 or (916) 734-1600
Well-being ticket deal: Unlimited Miles, Miles Davis at 100
This May, the Mondavi Center presents Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100, exploring arrangements across each decade of Davis' career and the lasting impact of his music.
Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Davis campus, Mondavi Center
Staff and retirees can purchase two tickets for this month’s deal anytime between now and May 12. Use Promo Code “BEWELL.”
Staff Assembly, in partnership with Employee Well-being, is pleased to offer a financial well-being series presented by University Credit Union.
This month, learn about the tools available to help you consolidate debt and rebuild credit after financial hardship. Discover different repayment structures to help chip away at your debt and lead you to a debt free life.
Date: Thursday, May 21 Time: 12:10 – 1 p.m. Location: Davis campus,Student Community Center * Lunch will be provided
Taking time to relax is vital to our health, well-being and optimal functioning. Learn how to activate your body’s natural relaxation response in these sessions presented by Neesha Patel, Ph.D., Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24 (excluding May 6, May 13, and June 17) Time: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Live online mindfulness meditation, kindness meditation and mindful pause
Focus on your health and well-being and strengthen your inner resources with science-based mindfulness meditation, kindness meditation, and mindful pause. Neesha Patel, Ph.D., Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being, will lead these sessions.
Live mindfulness meditation
Dates: Mondays, May 18 – June 22 (excluding May 11 and June 15) Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Bloom is a wellness challenge that encourages you to stay active by logging 4,000+ steps daily. Activities like walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, or yoga count through automatic step conversion. Join a team of four to five for friendly competition, participate in Bloom Bingo, and share your spring experiences on the community page.
Registration open:Represent UC Davis and UC Davis Health and engage in friendly competition with our sister UC campuses. Challenge dates: May 4 – 31
