Upcoming webinars to help navigate uncertainty and foster a compassionate community

[Ann Skoczenski]

Dear Postdoctoral Scholars,
I am writing to make you aware of two upcoming webinars for the staff, postdoctoral and faculty community to help with processing distressing events and navigating difficult conversations. Staff members in all roles are welcome. Dates, times, more details, and links to join<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/navigating-uncertainty> are available on the Human Resources website (Touchstone required); registration is not required.
Navigating Uncertainty During Troubling Times

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.

Fostering a Compassionate Community to Handle Difficult Conversations
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.

Additional support resources

  *   MyLife Services<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mylifeservices> 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.
  *   Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL)<https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel>
  *   Other mental health resources<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mental-health> are available.

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 HR Center for WorkLife and WellBeing<https://hr.mit.edu/staff/MIT-HR-Center-for-WorkLife-and-WellBeing>.

Warm regards,
Ann

Ann Skoczenski, PhD
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
http://postdocs.mit.edu/
annskocz at mit.edu<mailto:annskocz at mit.edu>
“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from
others can be a great blessing.” –Uncle Iroh



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