Events Calendar
01
Apr
Webinar
Science-Based Strategies to Support Your Immune System
The immune system is a marvelously complex set of organs, cells, and chemicals that fight microbes every day. While there are many products, plans, and pills on the market claiming to boost the...
03
Apr
Berry Event
WSP 148 — Vitality Essentials: How to Live Your Best Possible Life
Why do certain people seem so vital and vibrant? In a world where many of us feel burdened by stress, pressure, and competing demands, a lucky few seem to radiate with joy, purpose, warmth, and vitality. In this course, we will draw from research in biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, and elsewhere to understand how our …
05
Apr
Online Class
Mindfulness in Your Home Garden
Rediscover your home garden as a place of productivity, nourishment, and refuge in this 4-week online engagement class.
You will have the opportunity to explore your garden from new angles both literally and...
05
Apr
Webinar
Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the traditional, ancient Indian system of health science. Its name literally means "the science of life." The Ayurvedic method of healthcare emphasizes a holistic view of health. This 5,000-year-old science focuses...
07
Apr
Berry Event
WELL 05 — Designing Your Third Third for Longevity
The third third of life doesn’t look the way it used to. During the 20th century, a three-stage view of life emerged: education, career, then retirement. Over the same century, life expectancy increased by thirty years, with growing numbers of people living healthy, productive lives into their eighties and nineties. How will you make the …
07
Apr
Online Class
Managing Your Emotions in the Workplace
Stressful situations can be all too common in the workplace, but how do we manage our emotional response while keeping things professional?
Join us for a 90-minute interactive online workshop to uncover the...
07
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Kitchen, Cooking Together
Are you looking for new inspiration for mealtimes? If so, you’ll want to join this Healthy Kitchen class focusing on the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. There is evidence that this...
08
Apr
Online Class
Beginning Zentangle Art
Unlock a new pathway to relaxation and inner focus. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Because the design evolves organically, it...
09
Apr
Webinar
Create Your Own Home Workout
We all know that exercise is important for our overall health and well-being. But despite our best intentions, many people find it hard to establish the habit of a consistent workout. Some have...
12
Apr
Berry Event
PDV 95 — Mindsets Matter: Strategies for Improving Your Performance, Health, and Well-Being
When you eat vegetables, is it a chore or an indulgence? When you take a new medication, do you think about how it will help you heal, or do you worry about side effects? Do you avoid or embrace stress? Your answers to questions like these can reveal how mindsets—thoughts, beliefs, and expectations, conscious or …
12
Apr
Online Class
Sit and Stand Comfortably at Your Computer Station
Do you put up with nagging tension or discomfort while working? Even minor tension, if ignored, can contribute to repetitive strain injury or neck and shoulder pain. The way you use your workstation...
13
Apr
Berry Event
DRA 173 — Everyday Spontaneity: Improvising Our Lives
You will need to improvise today. We all will. Most of us, however, doubt our ability to navigate change with confidence. The study of improvisation can help us learn to trust our own ideas. This course will give you the tools to experience new ways of responding and adapting to change, and it can help …
14
Apr
Online Class
The Improviser’s Mindset
Improvisational theater is the art of getting onstage in front of a live audience and making up a story, collaboratively. The skills required to accomplish this while on the spot and under pressure...
15
Apr
Berry Event
Monthly SCRP Workshop
All employees can contribute before-tax dollars to the Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) or after-tax dollars to the Roth 403(b) starting after their first paycheck; eligible employees may also receive a generous matching contribution to the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA) after one-year of service. If you want to learn more about the many options and benefits provided …
15
Apr
Online Class
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
It has been known for centuries in the meditative traditions, and now widely accepted in Western culture, that the sustained practice of mindfulness meditation can have profoundly healing and transformative effects on one's...
15
Apr
Webinar
Setting Intentions for Health and Well-Being
It’s never too late to start setting intentions to help you reach your goals. If last year has taught us anything, it is that learning to be flexible with uncertainty and focusing...
20
Apr
Berry Event
Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders in Neurodiversity
Join us for the third event in the “Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders” speaker series. This event will be moderated by Michael Fox, CIO for Land, Buildings and Real Estate and co-sponsor for the Neurodiversity in IT Program. The panel will consist of leaders who are passionate about changing the employment landscape for our neurodiverse friends …
20
Apr
Webinar
Mindful Self-Compassion for Well-Being
Recent research supports the powerful combination of mindfulness and self-compassion on enhancing our emotional well-being. By developing and practicing these skills, we can boost happiness and improve relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and...
20
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Strategies to Cope with Emotional Distress
Emotional distress is a part of life that we all encounter sooner or later. While we cannot always control what life throws our way, we can develop coping skills that support our health...
21
Apr
Berry Event
Get Ready to Roll—Start Riding Your Bike Now!
Join us for this one-hour, BeWell Berry webinar on How to Get Started Riding. You will learn what gear is essential, tips on bike safety and bike commuting, and more! All levels of cyclists are welcome to join. Hosted by Join Ariadne Delon Scott, Stanford Transportation Director of Active Mobility and Anna Walters, Events and …
21
Apr
Online Class
Happy Gut, Happy Life – A Practical Guide to Living With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Are digestive issues interfering with your life? If so, you may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects your intestines. Signs and symptoms of IBS can include cramping...
21
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Kitchen, Cooking Together – The Mediterranean Way
Are you looking for new inspiration for mealtimes? If so, you’ll want to join this Healthy Kitchen class focusing on the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. There is evidence that this...
22
Apr
Berry Event
BIO 07 — Longing for Longevity: From Biology to Biohacking
Everyone wants to live longer, but nobody wants to get old. So what if we could not only add years to life but also life to years? This is no science fiction, it’s geroscience. In this course, we will see how the booming field of aging biology is redefining what it means to grow old. …
22
Apr
Webinar
Exercise-Related Injuries
Regular physical exercise has many physical, emotional, and social benefits; it can improve mood, reduce stress, improve the quality of sleep, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and much more. Yet an overzealous...
23
Apr
Webinar
Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers
Do you find yourself reacting, internalizing, lashing out, or avoiding when it comes to the difficult situations and conversations? Many of us find that certain words, people, events or experiences can trigger an...
26
Apr
Online Class
Traditional Oriental Medicine Level 1
This practical introduction to the ancient wisdom of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM), also often called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a 5-session online engagement class in which knowledge and practical self-care skills are...
26
Apr
Webinar
Making Friends With Stress
Finally, some good news about stress! Recent scientific research has found that there are some real benefits to stress. Times of stress can be opportunities for learning, personal growth, happiness, improved performance, and...
27
Apr
Berry Event
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings (Fidelity Investments Webinar)
Learn how to maximize your retirement savings, ways to save for retiremenet beyond your workplace savings plan, and steps you can take today to get prepared for retirement. Register Here
27
Apr
Berry Event
Understanding Social Security Benefits
Between the confusion of what benefits you’re entitled to and when, and the future of Social Security, there are many opinions and questions out there. This course will help you understand the basics of Social Security and plan for your future by detailing what benefits to expect in retirement. Stanford Benefits is partnering with the MoneyAdvice@Work …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Empowered Relief Instructor Certification Workshop
Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. Developed at Stanford University. Empowered Relief™ was developed by pain psychologist Beth Darnall, PhD, and has been embedded into clinical care pathways at Stanford University since 2013. Early positive scientific results led to major NIH funding to further study …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Sitting Space – Meditation led by Stanford Students
Sitting Space is a student-led meditation group that aims to foster meditative practices and conversation about the benefits of meditation. Each week, students will lead a guided meditation for approximately 20-30 minutes. All are welcome to join! Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/sittingspaceMeeting ID: 518 739 7905Password: 123456
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Prime Minister Krišj?nis Kari?š of the Republic of Latvia
Prime Minister Krišj?nis Kari?š of the Republic of Latvia will speak on Fixing the Planet for Future Generations: Latvia’s Perspective COVID-19 is the greatest challenge our countries individually and collectively face. The pandemic has exacerbated traditional security threats and has cast a spotlight on the fragility of democracy and non-traditional threats. Issues like disinformation and …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Center for Population Health Sciences | Research Seminar Series: Marissa Reitsma
Strategies to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign Event Information and Registration Marissa Reitsma is a Health Policy PhD student and Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University The COVID-19 epidemic has had a disproportionate impact on racial/ethnic minority populations in the US. In the initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, Black and …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic – Treatment Resistant Depression with Suicidal Ideation Study
A new study funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is recruiting people currently experiencing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. All eligible will receive one infusion of Ketamine followed by 4 weeks of a medication or placebo. You may be eligible to participate in this 6-week study if you are between 18-70 years …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Currently Recruiting: Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin for Treatment Resistant Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depression (P-TRD) A randomized study to determine the optimal therapeutic dose of Psilocybin in Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). This study is open to participants with treatment resistant depression who are over 18. To learn more about our current research or fill out an online …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Facing the Black maternal mortality crisis
Tara Dosumu Diener is an award-winning educator, committed to mentoring other first-generation low income (FLI) scholars and currently teaching in Stanford’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric. After receiving a Ph.D. in Anthropology and History from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Bioethics, Humanities, and Society from Michigan State University, she was a postdoctoral …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Understanding India’s Covid Surge: Conversation with Dr. S V Mahadevan
S. V. Mahadevan is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center. He is the Director of South Asia Outreach at the Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), the Director of Global Affairs and Strategy at the Stanford University School of Medicine / Stanford Health Care, and a Founding Chair …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Meditation Toolkit – Prepare the Mind and Body for a Deeper Experience, April 29 – 30, 2021
Have you ever found yourself struggling to calm the mind or clear your thoughts during meditation? The first step towards a profound meditation experience is complete relaxation of body and mind. Often the stress we store in our bodies holds us back from experiencing the deep calm within. In this two-session online class, we will …
29
Apr
Berry Event
Neurodiversity Awareness Brown Bag Session
Sign up for a 90-minute “brown bag” educational session to learn about neurodiversity in the workplace, and the Neurodiversity in IT Program and earn a BeWell Berry! Learning objectives of the sessions include: Basic awareness of neurodiversity and autism Understanding of autistic traits with workplace relevance Tips for enabling autistic colleagues to be effective in …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Healthcare’s AI Future: A Conversation with Fei-Fei Li & Andrew Ng
With the current pandemic accelerating the revolution of AI in healthcare, where is the industry heading in the next 5-10 years? What are the key challenges and most exciting opportunities? To answer those questions, DeepLearning.AI and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) are proud to present our virtual event, Healthcare’s AI Future: A Conversation …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
COVID-19 Community Virtual Town Hall Challenges & Successes of Community-Lead Vaccination Campaign
COVID-19 Community Virtual Town Hall Challenges & Successes of Community-Lead Vaccination Campaigns: Insights and Applications for Future Public Health Emergency Responses Traducción al español disponible aquí | Spanish Translation Available on Zoom Only FEATURED SPEAKERS Ruben Abrica, MA, Vice Mayor of East Palo Alto Rita Mancera, Executive Director of Puente in Pescadero Erin Tormey, Founder …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic – Treatment Resistant Depression with Suicidal Ideation Study
A new study funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is recruiting people currently experiencing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. All eligible will receive one infusion of Ketamine followed by 4 weeks of a medication or placebo. You may be eligible to participate in this 6-week study if you are between 18-70 years …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Currently Recruiting: Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin for Treatment Resistant Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depression (P-TRD) A randomized study to determine the optimal therapeutic dose of Psilocybin in Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). This study is open to participants with treatment resistant depression who are over 18. To learn more about our current research or fill out an online …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
29
Apr
Online Class
Meditation Toolkit
Have you ever found yourself struggling to calm the mind or clear your thoughts during meditation? The first step towards a profound meditation experience is complete relaxation of body and mind. Often the...
30
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
30
Apr
Berry Event
Your Health Care Benefits in Retirement
Planning for your retirement from Stanford can be overwhelming but University HR experts are here to help. If you plan to retire in the next 6-8 months, this workshop is for you. By providing you with a roadmap of your benefits in retirement, we hope you’ll understand what it means to be a Stanford Retiree, …
30
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic – Treatment Resistant Depression with Suicidal Ideation Study
A new study funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is recruiting people currently experiencing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. All eligible will receive one infusion of Ketamine followed by 4 weeks of a medication or placebo. You may be eligible to participate in this 6-week study if you are between 18-70 years …
30
Apr
Wellness Event
Currently Recruiting: Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin for Treatment Resistant Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depression (P-TRD) A randomized study to determine the optimal therapeutic dose of Psilocybin in Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). This study is open to participants with treatment resistant depression who are over 18. To learn more about our current research or fill out an online …
30
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …