Virtual Self-Care Wellness Resources

Virtual Self Care

Self-care is making yourself a priority in an everyday way, especially when working from home. As a part of the UCI Community, Faculty, Staff, and Retirees have many virtual wellness resources available to them on-demand.

Helping our UC community stay strong. Many UC locations have built and compiled tools, articles and videos for promoting well-being during this trying time. Explore other UC resources.

Updated 3.27.23





Mental/Emotional Health

ON-DEMAND AND LIVE UCI RESOURCES

Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief +Audio Exercises - stress management tools at your fingertips. Presented by the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

Mindfulness Classes & Courses - multiple ongoing mindfulness classes and courses available. 15% discount for UCI employees and students. Offered by the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

Mindfulness in Times of Stress Video - video on internal aspect of stress and how to navigate presented by the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

UCI Life Resources Program Webinars - view entire library of recorded on-demand and upcoming live work-life Webinars

UCI Working Well Remotely Webinars - view recorded and upcoming live Webinars that provide you with guidance on self-care and support you through ongoing times of change and uncertainty

Wellness Adds Up Videos - on-demand video library created by UCI Campus Recreation to help improve your mind, body, and spirit, including a section on Stress Management and Motivation

 

COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION

UCI Life Resources Program (LRP) - access to free, confidential virtual counseling, worklife, financial, and legal services for UCI employees and their families. Provided by ComPsych Guidance Resources

Mental Health Telehealth Services - phone and/or video options for behavioral health advice and care offered by UC health plans

UCI Faculty and Staff Support Services - free/confidential virtual consultation and assistance with connecting to mental health resources and referrals for UCI faculty and staff


ADDITIONAL NON-UCI RESOURCES


Fitness/Physical Activity

ON-DEMAND AND LIVE UCI RESOURCES

Ant Trails Walking Maps - walking maps around the UCI campus and UCI Medical Center

Meaningful Mile Campus Walking Maps - multiple 1 mile loops with UCI campus landmarks

UCI Research Park Walking Map - printable map with estimate times and distances around UCI Research Park

UCI Wellness Adds Up - on-demand video library created by UCI Campus Recreation with sections on Flexibility and Strength

Workplace Mobility Stretches - printable poster to help promote movement during your workday

ZOT Stretches - printable stretches to get moving in your home office


ARTICLES & TIPS

Ergonomics Tips for Remote Work - tips to set up your home workstation, be mindful of posture, and stretch break software available from UCI Environmental Health & Safety

Safe Work Practices at Home - tips and checklist to prepare and maintain a safe workspace in your home environment from UCI Environmental Health & Safety


ADDITIONAL NON-UCI RESOURCES


Nutrition/Healthy Eating

Cooking with the Professor - recorded cooking sessions of variety of simple dishes from different cultural traditions with UCI Professors

Feed Your Potential 365 - inspiring ideas from expert chefs and dietitians to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices from UCI Dining partners, Aramark

Healthy Recipes from UCI Health - recipes categorized by dietary consideration and food category from UCI Health

Recipes to Make with Kids -  tasty and healthy budget-friendly dishes your kids will love to make from UCI Health Live Well Blog

UC Healthy Recipes - ideas for healthy, delicious meals can be found throughout UC locations

UCI Culinary Health Classes and Recipes -  monthly live virtual events with chef demonstrating a relevant daily meal plan consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes

UCI Health Weight Management Program - personalized plan to help lose weight and be a healthier you

UCI Live Well Blog - Blog and healthy recipes monthly published by UCI Health

UCI Research Park's Herb & Ranch Chef Cooking Demo - make Tuna Melt with Top Chef Alum, Brian Malarkey

Wellness Adds Up Videos - on-demand video library created by UCI Campus Recreation which includes a variety of nutrition videos offering simple changes to positively impact your diet

UC Master Food Preserver Recipes - collection of research-based recipes from University Extension offices and Ball provides a variety of ways to preserve your fresh produce


Financial Wellness

Bright Horizons Back Up Care and Additional Family Supports Program -  subsidized back up child and adult care as well as discounts on many family care resources

College Savings Plan Webinars - learn more about the state-sponsored, tax-advantaged 529 college saving plan

Fidelity Financial Wellness Services - offers virtual financial planning classes, webinars, and 1-on-1 appointments

My UC Retirement - learn more about the UC Retirement benefits and savings programs to help you plan for retirement, available to UC members

Nationwide Pet Insurance - discounted pet insurance for UCI employees

UCI Life Resources Program (LRP) - offers virtual financial, legal and other financial resources for UCI employees and their families. Provided by ComPsych Guidance Resources

UCI Perks & Discounts - explore more UCI affiliated discounts 


Personal Growth

Bright Horizons - offers resources for you and your family including at home learning activities and educational apps

Bright Horizons World at Home - stay connected and support your child’s learning while staying at home

Coursera UCI - offers the UCI Community free access to build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees

How Coronavirus is Transforming Work and What You Can Do About It Webinar - view recorded Webinars to help address and support current work environments

Making Virtual Work Webinar - view recorded Webinars to help address and support current work environments

UC Online Education - enroll in online courses to progress in degrees. 33% discount on the cost of UCOE online courses to full and part time faculty and staff, their spouses, domestic partners and eligible dependent children

UC TV - curated collection of videos on integrative medicine, featuring evidence-based research showing how a whole-systems healthcare approach protects the mind, body and spirit

UCI Life Resources Program (LRP) Webinars - watch live and recorded webinars on communication skills, personal development, and other worklife topics

UCI Division of Continuing Education -  free access to upcoming live and on-demand events on a variety of personal and professional topics and a 50% discount on online certificate program course fees

UCI Working Well Remotely Webinars - view recorded and upcoming live webinars that provide you with guidance on self-care and support you through ongoing times of change and uncertainty

Udemy for Business -free access to more than 5,500 online skillset courses for UCI staff and faculty

Wellness Adds Up Videos - video library created by UCI Campus Recreation to help improve your mind, body, and spirit including a section on motivational practices to enhance your personal growth