What is going to happen next at work? How do I deal with the stress and uncertainty? This week we will discuss the recent changes and layoffs affecting our Federal Workers.
WARM UP: Tell us about a funny incident that happened sometime to you at work.
This week’s topic: The Psychological Benefits Of Board Games (see this article). Please also prepare by watching the video Connecting through board games.
Warmup: All you have is a pen and pad of paper to amuse yourself in a waiting room for 30 minutes. What do you do with it?
We all deal with our mental health on a daily basis, just like we do our physical health. This week we will discuss what that is like for each of us, how we deal with it, and how others respond to it. Video: We all have mental health.
Warmup question: If you lived on a farm, which chore above all others would you definitely not want to do?
Do you tend to get down and less energetic as the shorter days of winter approach? This Thursday at 7 p.m. we will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We’ll watch one of the following videos together and talk about our reflections.
Warmup question: When you are having a bad day what is the best thing you can do to cheer yourself up?
This week we’ll discuss what we’ve learned and gained from the year, how or whether to make reasonable mental health goals, and facing challenges for the coming year.
Here is a short video we’ll watch:
Positive Reflections on the Past Year for Your Mental Health
And you might also want to read this short article: New Year, Same You — and That’s OK!
Warmup question: What’s your best or most memorable New Year’s party/event/experience?