Carol Kirshnit is a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of the Academic and Staff Assistance Program at UC Davis Health. Her 25+ years of clinical experience include working in university counseling centers, hospital settings, employee assistance programs, and private practice. She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and social relations from Harvard University, and masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Loyola University of Chicago. Her areas of special interest include stress management, dealing with depression, relationship issues, parenting, sports psychology, life transitions, work-life balance, health/wellness, and coping with grief/loss. Carol is delighted to be in the position of providing support and assistance to members within the UC Davis Health employee community and their family members on both work-related and personal concerns. E-mail: cekirshnit@ucdavis.edu