Business Skills-Health and Wellness, Microlearning Courses [36]

Business Skills–Health and Wellness, Microlearning Courses

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Coping With Addiction Disorders at Work 07:31 Content Warning: This video references addiction, substance and alcohol use, and depression. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Addiction can have a major impact on your well-being and relationships, as well as your performance at work. Coping with addiction can be very difficult because it has a way of altering brain function in ways that perpetuate cravings and weaken self-control. So, if you have an addiction disorder, or if you have trouble setting priorities, taking too many risks, feeling withdrawals, or just feeling out of control, this course might be able to help. Here, we'll go through the symptoms of addiction disorders, discuss how to cope with these symptoms at work, and cover when and how to disclose your addiction, if necessary.
Coping With Anxiety Disorders at Work 06:59 Content Warning: This video references anxiety, PTSD, OCD, panic attacks, and triggered responses. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  If you have an anxiety disorder, you may feel extra anxious about how you can cope with such a disorder while at work. And unfortunately, worrying about that just leads to more anxiety. This program is intended to help you figure out how to cope with an anxiety disorder in the workplace and reduce your worries about how you'll handle it. We'll discuss symptoms of anxiety and walk you through some practical strategies to manage these symptoms. We'll cover common triggers, relaxation and grounding techniques, and talk about how to set small goals. Lastly, we'll go over the rules that apply to disclosing your anxiety disorder to your workplace.
Coping With Mood Disorders at Work 09:28 Content Warning: This video references depression, mania, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicide. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  If you have a mood disorder, you're not alone. As our understanding of mood disorders grows, so does the list of people impacted by them. Mood disorders include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and depression or bipolar disorder caused by medication. If you have a mood disorder, you may be concerned with how you can best function in the workplace while still taking care of yourself. Your mental health is important, but so is your job. So how do you perform at your best while also coping with a mood disorder at work? In this course, we'll walk through the most common mood disorders, their symptoms, and ways to manage them while doing your job.
Coping With OCD at Work 07:32 Content Warning: This video references obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, you may worry about and struggle with your symptoms while at work. Your obsessions or compulsions can take up a portion of your day, and it may feel like it's impossible to work through them. But you're not alone. In this program, we'll talk about some ways you can manage your OCD while at work. We'll discuss knowing your triggers, using grounding techniques, and disclosing your OCD.
Coping With Personality Disorders at Work 07:54 Content Warning: This video references personality disorders, paranoia, anxiety, and distress. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Approximately 9% of the U.S. population has a personality disorder. Even though that sounds like a high number, many people with personality disorders don't know they have one, let alone understand how to cope with it. A personality disorder involves one or more pathological personality traits that are consistent over time, consistent across situations, and which create significant impairment in a person's life. So, learning how to cope with a personality disorder is key to functioning at your best, both for your well-being and to improve your performance at work. In this program, we'll go through common personality disorders, which are separated into three clusters, and their accompanying symptoms. Then, we'll discuss how to effectively cope with these disorders at work.
Coping With Psychosis at Work 07:39 Content Warning: This video references psychosis, psychotic disorders, hallucinations, delusions, and substance abuse. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences. If you have a mental health condition that involves psychosis-such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder-it may seem daunting to handle a job while dealing with your mental health symptoms. However, when you need to work while coping with psychosis, there are things you can do to make it easier on yourself. In this program, we'll walk through several coping strategies, including finding support people, creating a crisis plan, setting small goals, and understanding your triggers.
Coping With PTSD at Work 06:06 Content Warning:  This video references PTSD, panic attacks, flashbacks, and triggered responses. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Coping with post-traumatic stress disorder and its symptoms can be extremely difficult. If you have PTSD, or if past experiences cause you to have intrusive thoughts or flashbacks, avoidant behavior, negative thoughts and feelings, or strong reactions like panic attacks, this course might be able to help. Here, we'll discuss ways to cope with PTSD while at work. We'll talk about knowing your triggers and using breathing and grounding techniques when you need to. We'll also go over disclosing your PTSD to your employer.
Disclosing a Physical or Mental Health Condition 05:43 Content Warning: This video references anxiety and mood disorders. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Having a physical or mental health condition can certainly have an impact on your performance and general well-being while at work. Conditions like anxiety, asthma, epilepsy, hearing loss, and autoimmune disorders can affect your ability to focus, type, communicate, or carry out physical work duties. How do you know if and when you should disclose your condition to your employer? Are you required to disclose that information? How much should you tell them? That's what we'll cover in this program, as we discuss your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. We'll also go over how to seek necessary workplace accommodations for your condition.
Fighting Perfectionism 08:35 Perfect isn't possible. Nobody is perfect, and so no work you do can be perfect either. The old saying is true: "Perfect is the enemy of good." Ultimately, perfectionism gets in the way of good work, causes procrastination, and can even create mental and emotional stress for you. And that's not good for you, your workplace, or your personal life. If you're someone who is perfectionistic, this course is for you. However, if you work with or even live with someone with these tendencies, you'll also find this helpful. In this program, we'll discuss perfectionistic behaviors and talk about how to fight against perfectionism.
Neurodiversity Is Different Than Mental Health 06:12 You may have heard the word neurodiversity or neurodivergent. This is a relatively new idea that describes neurodevelopmental or neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, speech disorders, dyslexia, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, and more. As we'll explain in this course, there's some confusion and controversy surrounding the neurodiversity movement. Here, we'll define neurodiversity and neurovariations, and unpack the differences that exist between neurodiversity and mental health disorders. We'll also talk about the goals surrounding the neurodiversity movement.
Positive Self-Talk 06:47 It's no secret that there are many benefits to positive thinking. Optimism brings with it increased life spans, lower rates of depression, greater resistance to illness, and the list goes on and on. But it's not always easy to be positive. We live in a stressful, chaotic world. And sometimes, the loudest voice in our heads is our own. When that inner voice is telling you that you're not good enough, or smart enough, or makes you relive that one mistake over and over again-it makes optimism almost impossible. In this course, we'll talk about how to flip the script on your negative inner voice and teach you positive self-talk. We'll discuss strategies to focus on the positives, so your inner voice is consistently happy and healthy.
Putting Yourself First 05:55 When it comes to work, it's often natural to use phrases like, "There's no I in team" or "Take one for the team." And while it may be tempting to follow these mantras, we suggest you do something different: put yourself first. This might sound crazy, but putting yourself first in both your job and your personal life can lead to some fantastic benefits for everyone. And yes, this idea applies to all team members: from the CEO to the frontline worker. We'll discuss why and how, in this course.
Supporting Coworkers With Addiction Disorders 06:51 Content Warning: This video references addiction, substance and alcohol use, and depression. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Most people will experience some form of addiction during their lives, with tens of millions of Americans suffering from addiction disorders each year. If you know someone who's struggling with addiction, then you know it can have a major impact on their well-being, as well as their performance at work. In this course, we'll talk about how you can support a coworker who either you know or suspect has an addiction disorder. We'll go through the various addiction disorders that exist, the symptoms of those disorders, and what you can do to be a helpful friend and colleague.
Supporting Coworkers With Anxiety Disorders 09:05 Content Warning:  This video references addiction, substance and alcohol use, and depression. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  One in five American adults suffers from some type of anxiety disorder. That startling statistic tells us there's a high likelihood of working with someone who suffers from a clinically diagnosed anxiety disorder. In this course, we'll discuss how to support a colleague or a direct report who suffers from an anxiety disorder. We'll go over the five types of anxiety disorders and the mental and physical symptoms that accompany them. We'll talk about what a panic attack looks like and what often triggers symptoms of anxiety. Lastly, we'll walk you through various ways to support someone living with one of these disorders.
Supporting Coworkers With Mood Disorders 08:31 Content Warning:  This video references depression, mania, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicide. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Depression, postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder are all examples of mood disorders you're probably familiar with. These, along with many other mood disorders, bring their own set of symptoms and challenges for people living with these types of mental healthy issues. In this program, we'll educate you on what these mood disorders look like and how they're often treated. We'll also go over how to support coworkers who may be living with mood disorders.
Supporting Coworkers With OCD 06:56 Content Warning: This video references obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  You might hear a perfectionist say something like, "I'm a little OCD." But comments like this make light of a serious disorder. When said in the workplace, this can be harmful to coworkers or direct reports who may be living with true obsessive-compulsive disorder, unbeknownst to those working with them. In this course, we'll talk about what it's really like to live with OCD. We'll define the disorder and share the differences between perfectionism and true OCD. We'll also go over ways to support colleagues with OCD. This includes having good communication, expressing care and support, and modifying the work environment, when necessary.
Supporting Coworkers With Personality Disorders 10:27 Content Warning: This video references personality disorders, paranoia, anxiety, and distress. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  About 9% of the U.S. population has a personality disorder, although it can be difficult to identify them. Personality disorders involve one or more pathological personality traits that are consistent over time, consistent across situations, and which create significant impairment in a person's life. This can have a major impact on someone's well-being and their performance at work. In this program, we'll go through common personality disorders and their symptoms, and discuss how to best support a coworker living with one of these conditions.
Supporting Coworkers With Psychosis 12:28 Content Warning:  This video references psychosis, psychotic disorders, hallucinations, delusions, and substance abuse. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  If you've heard the word "psychosis" before, you might have a negative association with it, perhaps from some portrayal in the media. The reality is that psychosis is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans every year. And depending on the severity of symptoms, many are able to work and be very productive. This course is designed to help educate you on what psychosis is, the disorders it applies to, and how you can help coworkers or direct reports living with this condition.
Supporting Coworkers With PTSD 07:57 Content Warning:  This video references PTSD, panic attacks, flashbacks, and triggered responses. Please be advised, as this content may be upsetting to some learners. We acknowledge the learners who engage with this content come from across the globe and approach it from a wide range of lived experiences.  Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that has an odd space in our society. People sometimes joke about getting PTSD from watching a horror movie or having a bad job interview, but it can be very serious and debilitating. PTSD is when a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying or dangerous event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers bringing back memories of the trauma, accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions, like flashbacks and panic attacks. In this program, we'll talk about what post-traumatic stress disorder looks like for those who suffer from it, and we'll go over ways to support coworkers living with PTSD.
The Basics of Meditation 08:02 Most of us have moments at work when we feel irritated, tired, overwhelmed, or unmotivated-and it can be difficult to break out of that mindset, whatever it is. Meditation is a constructive way to reset your mind and improve your overall mental health. Although the idea of meditating in your workplace may be new, or even sound funny to you, it can truly be transformative. There are many ways to meditate, but there are two common forms that we'll cover here in this course. We'll go over the steps to these quick mediation exercises and discuss why they're beneficial to put into daily practice.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 01. Understanding Drug and Alcohol Abuse 07:09 Addressing drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is important for several reasons. This abuse impacts employee well-being and health, leading to potential long-term physical and mental health issues, and it poses significant risks to workplace safety and productivity, leading to absenteeism, decreased output, and increased workplace accidents. From impaired cognitive function to strained interpersonal relationships, the impact on the individual is vast. Abuse can lead to behavioral changes, performance issues, and numerous physical and psychological effects that can be severe. In this course, gain an understanding the different types of substances and learn the laws and regulations surrounding drug and alcohol use in the workplace.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 02. Signs and Symptoms of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 08:41 Drug and alcohol abuse can have a major impact on the health and well-being of an individual, as well as the productivity of their team. In this course, learn to recognize signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol impairment. You’ll also explore the negative effects drug and alcohol abuse can have on both individuals and the workplace, including long-term health problems, safety risks, productivity issues, and more.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 03. Testing for Drug and Alcohol Abuse 10:41 Drug and alcohol testing helps to maintain a safe and productive work environment, but it must be conducted with sensitivity and adherence to legal and ethical standards. In this course, explore the importance of clear communication and implementation of testing policies, the various types of testing, testing procedures, and how testing refusals are handled.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 04. Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers 10:49 Managers play a crucial role in creating a safe and supportive environment for their teams, and that means addressing drug and alcohol abuse at work if it becomes an issue. In this program, explore the manager’s responsibilities in identifying and addressing substance abuse. This includes understanding local and federal laws, implementing and communicating company policies effectively, and knowing how to identify the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 05. Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees 09:08 Drug and alcohol abuse can have a major impact on a person’s well-being and create an unsafe work environment. Because misusing drugs or alcohol at work is a very serious problem, it’s crucial to be aware of your responsibilities as an employee. Your company sets the policies, but it’s you and your coworkers who must follow them. In this program, we'll talk about raising your awareness, understanding company policy and testing procedures, and finding support if you or a coworker is suffering from substance misuse or addiction.
Stress Management: Avoiding Burnout 08:47 Sometimes stress becomes so overwhelming that it progresses to burnout. But what is burnout, how can you spot it, and how can you avoid it? That’s what you'll learn in this program: the difference between stress and burnout, what their causes are, and how to minimize stress and prevent burnout before it starts. We’ll take you through some stress management techniques, and ways to avoid or reverse burnout.
How To Handle Digital Stress 06:05 There's a lot of pressure in our society to always check your phone and other digital outlets constantly. But this can lead to digital stress, and even digital addiction. In this course, we'll go over what digital stress looks like. Then we'll give you some advice on how to reduce the digital stress in your life before it gets worse.
The Benefits of Time Off 05:28 Have you ever thought about the benefits of taking time off from work? A recent study found that Americans only use 77% of their paid time off. Why is this? Many fear returning to a mountain of work. Others can’t afford to take a vacation. But the truth is, time off doesn't have to include an extravagant trip. Even short breaks from work can improve your life, including your efficacy at work once you return.
Work-Life Balance: The Delicate Art of Juggling 09:04 Juggling takes practice and patience, and even with those two things, disaster can still occur. The same is true with work-life balance. In this course, we'll examine how to effectively juggle the various aspects of your life, without overly prioritizing work above all else. Ultimately, you should be able to place work in its proper prioritization ranking, so your life overall is more fulfilling.
Office Ergonomics: 01. Introduction to Ergonomics 08:17 Office ergonomics can help you create a healthier, more productive workspace by fitting the job to the worker. In this course, you'll explore risk factors such as force, posture, movement, and work environment, and gain practical tips for optimizing your workstation. Whether you work from home or in an office, you can enhance your comfort, efficiency, and overall well-being.
Office Ergonomics: 02. Techniques for Maintaining a Healthy Posture 08:32 A healthy posture and well-designed workspace can help you prevent injuries. This course explores the impact of poor ergonomics on your health and provides practical techniques to improve your desk setup. Learn how to adjust your chair, desk, and monitor for optimal comfort, and understand the importance of movement and proper positioning. Ideal for anyone working in a sedentary job, this course will help you enhance your well-being and productivity.
Office Ergonomics: 03. Adjusting Workspace to Minimize Strain 08:15 You can enhance your well-being and reduce strain by optimizing your workplace. Key principles such as maintaining a neutral posture, lightening the load, and incorporating movement can help you to create a comfortable and productive environment. Perfect for anyone spending long hours at a computer, this course will help you work smarter and feel better.
Office Ergonomics: 04. Preventing and Responding to Strain 10:05 This course covers common ergonomic risk factors such as force, posture, movement, and environment, and provides practical strategies to recognize early symptoms of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). You'll also discover effective stretches and movements to incorporate into your daily routine, helping you maintain comfort and productivity. This course empowers learners who work in sedentary roles to take control of their health and well-being at work.
Stress Management: 01. Understanding Stress and Burnout 06:47 This course offers insights into the different types of stress, their causes, and their effects on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This course aims to help individuals recognize the signs of stress and burnout early and adopt strategies to manage and prevent them effectively.
Stress Management: 02. Avoidable and Unavoidable Stress 07:02 In this course, learners will explore the differences between stress that can be managed or mitigated and stress that is beyond their control. This course provides strategies for addressing both types of stress to maintain a healthier and more balanced life.
Stress Management: 03. Coping with Stress 06:52 This course provides practical strategies for coping with stress and building resilience. This course aims to help individuals understand and apply techniques to manage stress effectively, promoting overall health and well-being.

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