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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">Dear Postdoctoral Scholars,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">I am writing to make you aware of two upcoming webinars</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><span style="color:#333333">for the staff, postdoctoral and faculty
community to help with processing distressing events and navigating difficult conversations. Staff members in all roles are welcome.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/navigating-uncertainty" title="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/navigating-uncertainty"><span style="color:#0078D7">Dates,
times, more details, and links to join</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#333333"> </span></span><span style="color:#333333">are available on the Human Resources website (Touchstone required); registration is not required.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#333333">Navigating Uncertainty During Troubling Times</span></i><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="color:#333333">Many of us are experiencing heightened levels of worry and collective grief. This webinar will provide tools to navigate your emotional responses to tragedy, and cope with feelings of trauma and anger.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#333333">Fostering a Compassionate Community to Handle Difficult Conversations</span></i><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="color:#333333">When operating under added pressures and uncertainties, communication patterns change, which may lead to miscommunication. This webinar addresses the cognitive biases affected by stress and how to optimize communication, tone, and
active listening techniques.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#212121">Additional support resources</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mylifeservices" target="_blank" title="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mylifeservices"><span style="color:#0078D7">MyLife Services</span></a> provides trained
counselors, as well as guidance and support for parents, caregivers, and managers. MyLife Services is available 24/7 and its offerings are free for staff members, postdocs, faculty, and members of their households.<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel" target="_blank" title="https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel"><span style="color:#0078D7">Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL)</span></a> <span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Other <a href="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mental-health" target="_blank" title="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mental-health"><span style="color:#0078D7">mental health resources</span></a> are
available. <span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="color:#212121">I encourage you to take advantage of these resources and opportunities. If you have any questions, or if you are struggling and aren’t sure which resources would be most helpful, please contact the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/staff/MIT-HR-Center-for-WorkLife-and-WellBeing" title="https://hr.mit.edu/staff/MIT-HR-Center-for-WorkLife-and-WellBeing"><span style="color:#0078D7">HR
Center for WorkLife and WellBeing</span></a>. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ann<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-ligatures:none">Ann Skoczenski, PhD</span></i></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Director of Postdoctoral Services</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Office of the Vice President for Research</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/" title="http://postdocs.mit.edu/"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://postdocs.mit.edu/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:annskocz@mit.edu" title="mailto:annskocz@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">annskocz@mit.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">others can be a great blessing.” –Uncle Iroh</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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