Open to faculty and staff.

Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration

Webinar—Caring for the Caregiver; 4/1; 12:30-1:30 p.m. The primary necessity of being a good caregiver is learning to take care of yourself. This workshop outlines strategies for caring for the caregiver. It will help participants understand the types of caregiver stress, review and prepare a checklist for the care-receiver and caregiver, and learn tips and coping strategies for the caregiver. The workshop reviews the grieving process, as well as the Caregiver’s Bill of Rights.

Vanguard Live Webinar—Volatile Markets: Principles of Investing Success; 4/2, 4/7, 4/9; noon-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. This webinar will teach you how to set clear investment goals, create a broadly diversified mix of investments, keep costs low and invest for the long term.

Call Up Calm Mindfulness Workshop by Phone; 4/3; 12:30-1:45 p.m. In these uncertain times it’s essential to release fear and step into the calm. This call is offered for participants to have the opportunity to be led in guided meditation, practice letting go of stress, fear and anxiety, and be present to having courage, and resilience. The guided meditations will focus on breath, letting go of negativity and fear, and allowing one’s self to feel inner reserves of strength, clarity and intentionality. No experience necessary. After you register, access information will be provided by email.

Webinar—Prevention Resources and Education for Parents and Caregivers; 4/8; noon-1 p.m. Parents and caregivers are the most powerful influence in deterring their children from alcohol, nicotine and other drug use. When parents and caregivers have skills, knowledge and resources regarding substance use and prevention, their influence on their children’s actions and decisions increases. This program for parents, grandparents and other caregivers provides information that research shows can reduce the chances that young people will engage in substance use.

Webinar—Digital Distractions: When Technology Takes Over; 4/21; 12:30-1:30 p.m. When does technology move from being a tool to taking over a person’s life? This seminar increases awareness of this modern dilemma while sharing specific strategies for employees to consider in order to experience a more balanced life where technology enhances versus detracts from being their best on the job, spending quality time with family and friends and/or enjoying hobbies and other interests outside of the virtual world.

—Division of Human Resources