We're dealing with so many concerns and so much trauma
Join us to get support, social connection, and tips for coping.
Sessions you can join
- Open to ALL UC Davis employees
- Questions, concerns or feedback:
- Davis Campus call ASAP at (530) 752-2727 or email slree@ucdavis.edu.
- UC Davis Health call ASAP at (916) 734-2727or email asaphealth@ucdavis.edu
Bias, Antisemitism and Islamophobia Workshops
As part of the UCOP grant funding to address antisemitism, Islamophobia, and bias on our campuses, UC Davis is hosting workshops to promote community well-being. These trauma-informed sessions aim to empower faculty and staff with skills to address challenges collectively, fostering a safe and inclusive campus environment. New workshops will be added over the following weeks.
- Meditation and Sound Bath with Dr. Shyma El Syed
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Booked to capacity - TBA
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Registration coming soon
Coping with Grief, Loss and Change
This discussion/support group provides space for participants to share experiences of grief and loss, review strategies for coping and self-care, and find community.
- January 8, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- January 15, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- January 22, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- January 29, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- February 5, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- February 12, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- February 19, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- February 26, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- March 5, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- March 12, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- March 19, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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- March 26, 2025
4-5 p.m.
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Eldercare Support Group
Are you a caregiver for an elder in your life?
Please join Alison Ward, PsyD., Psychologist at ASAP who will facilitate a drop-in support group which meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. via Zoom.
Participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with eldercare, learn about resources in the community and obtain guidance on relevant topics.
Topics will include:
- Coping with caregiver stress
- Identifying compassion fatigue
- Finding balance between caring for self and others
- Connecting to community resources
- Learning about ASAP services
- January 15, 2025
12-1 p.m.
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- January 29, 2025
12-1 p.m.
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- February 12, 2025
12-1 p.m.
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- February 26, 2025
12-1 p.m.
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- March 12, 2025
12-1 p.m.
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Support Group for Neurodivergent Staff
This support group is for UC Davis Campus/Health Staff Employees* with challenges, tendencies, traits and/or diagnoses associated with, though not limited to: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Social (Pragmatic) Communication, Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia).
This is a caring space for Neurodivergent Staff at UC Davis to share ideas and support each other in utilizing strengths to cultivate: professional effectiveness; emotional well-being; mindful living; and interpersonal understanding.
Participants are welcome to attend whichever sessions work with their schedules. While participants are encouraged to arrive on time, we also support participants in attending as time permits, whether they will arrive late or need to leave early.
*Neurodivergent Students in need of support, please contact CS at 530 752 0871
- Jan 13, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jan 27, 2025
1 - 2 p.m.
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- Feb 10, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Feb 24, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Mar 10, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Mar 24, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Apr 7, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Apr 21, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- May 5, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- May 19, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jun 2, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jun 16, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jun 30, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jul 14, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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- Jul 28, 2025
1-2 p.m.
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