Are you looking for a little support? Campus faculty and staff in the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) for a Virtual Presentation or Discussion Group. 

Michigan Medicine faculty and staff can request presentations from the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience.

Presentations for Campus Faculty and Staff

To attend any presentation or group, email [email protected] and list the session you would like to enroll in. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Be sure to indicate your preferred date.

Additionally, FASCCO is here for you. Confidential counseling and consultation sessions are available to provide support to U-M faculty and staff with phone sessions and limited video sessions as appropriate. Call 734-936-8660 or email [email protected] to schedule.

For presentation descriptions, please see the Mental and Emotional Health Classes, Training, and Events page. Or download a PDF of the presentations and groups flier. 

* NEW - Making the Most of Your Commute

• Thursday 10/21 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

• Thursday 11/18  | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

*NEW - Re-Acclimating to Campus & Self Help Tips to Reduce Anxiety

• Thursday 10/14 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

Creating Healthy Boundaries

• Tuesday, 10/12  | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

• Tuesday, 11/16  | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Self-care During Times of Transition

• Tuesday, 11/2 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

Dealing with Uncertain Times

• Tuesday, 10/12 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 
• Thursday, 11/4  | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

Understanding Mental Health Conditions and Having a Conversation of Concern

• Tuesday, 10/26  | 11:00 a.m. - Noon 

• Tuesday, 11/9  | Noon - 1:00 p.m.  

Introduction to Stress Management

• Wednesday, 10/20  | 11:00 a.m. - Noon (presenter Andrew Griefer)

• Wednesday, 10/27 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon (presenter Andrew Griefer)

• Friday, 11/19 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. (presenter Alex Jendrusina)

Managing Stress Through Managing Your Thinking: Cognitive Approaches

• Wednesday, 11/10 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon
• Wednesday, 11/17  | 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Overview of Anxiety Disorders & Other Mental Health Conditions

• Tuesday 10/19 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon
• Thursday 11/18 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, to attend FASCCO presentations, email [email protected] and list the session title you would like to enroll in. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. If there are multiple dates for a presentation, be sure to indicate your preference.

Virtual Discussion Groups for Campus Faculty and Staff

For discussion group descriptions, please see the Mental and Emotional Health Classes, Training, and Events page.

Mindful Self Compassion

Two-part series (must attend both sessions)

• Wednesday, 10/27 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.  
  AND
• Wednesday, 11/3 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.  

Fostering Social Connections/Strategies in Various Environments 

Three-part series (must attend all sessions) 

• Tuesday, 10/19 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.  

• Tuesday, 10/26 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.  

• Tuesday, 11/2 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. 

New Mom’s Group

• Ongoing: Second Thursday of Every Month,  Noon -1:15 p.m. 

Pre-registration is required on a monthly basis. Please inquire for details. Contact Jill Castro at [email protected] or (734) 936-8660. 

Looking for support as a Michigan Medicine Faculty and Staff?

The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience is open and available to provide counseling, stress consults, and information to all Michigan Medicine faculty and staff. Call 734-763-5409 or email [email protected]. The office also offers presentations and partnered with the CVC on these helpful Short Takes videos.