If you are looking for support for your mental and emotional well-being, check out these spring 2026 presentations, plus discussion and support groups offered by the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO).
Please note:
- Please complete this online form to attend presentations or groups, unless otherwise noted. Be sure to continue clicking the arrow at the bottom of the form pages until you see an onscreen confirmation message.
- These programs are open to faculty and staff from all academic campuses.
- Department and unit leaders can request customized presentations, workshops, and brown bags to meet your well-being needs.
- Michigan Medicine faculty and staff can attend any session and also request presentations from the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience.
- Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. If there are multiple dates for a presentation, be sure to indicate your preference.
May 2026 Presentations for Campus Faculty and Staff
Integrating a new Generation at Work
- Tuesday 5/12 | Noon - 1:00 pm
- Presenter Jill Castro
This presentation delves into the unique characteristics, values, and expectations that define Gen Z as they enter and navigate the workforce. We will explore how their upbringing in a digital era shapes their career aspirations, communication styles, and attitudes towards work-life balance as well as discuss tips for working on multi-generational teams.
What Happens in Counseling, Overview of Models of Therapy & Selecting a therapist
- Wednesday 5/13 | 12:15 -1:00 pm
- Presenter: Tom Waldecker
This presentation will provide information on what one can expect from counseling, an overview of the primary types of therapeutic models and summarize the kind of mental health providers. In addition, suggestions on how to select a provider for you. The styles and approaches that Counselors use will be reviewed (CBT, behaviorist, family systems, psychoanalysis and humanistic). Some sample questions to ask when choosing one will be offered. In addition, a brief overview of how to identify and locate support groups will be provided.
Defining and Cultivating Happiness
- Monday 5/18 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.
- Presenter: Janell Kilgore
Come explore what happiness can look like in your life and how to cultivate and maintain a sense of happiness, contentment, and well-being in your life. This is an interactive presentation so come prepared to share your understanding and experiences.
Recognizing & Managing One's Anger
- Tuesday 5/19 | 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Presenter: Tom Waldecker
This short interactive presentation helps introduce one in how to recognize and then manage their anger appropriately. The session reviews the four "Cue Areas" there are to anger so that we can choose to respond better to situations that trigger our anger vs. react . Some strategies will be provided that one can add to their anger control plan.
Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion & Gratitude
- Wednesday 5/20 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Presenter: Alex Jendrusina
Light on time but looking for some tips to be your best self? A new offering format, FASCCO counselor Alex Jendrusina will briefly cover 3 different topics during this lunch-time zoom presentation. First, we will review research-based strategies to manage worry, then introduce a framework to help you make more fulfilling decisions in your life, and conclude highlighting tools to improve your sleep. As an attendee, you can expect to hear a handful of strategies across these topics that can be immediately brought into your day to day life.
Job Stress and Burnout: What is it?
- Wednesday 5/27 | 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Presenter: Andrew Greifer
This 30 minute presentation on the identification of job stress and burnout. The presentation will address the definition, measurement, and signs and symptoms of job stress and burnout. It will also discuss causes of this form of distress.
Please complete this online form to attend presentations or groups, unless otherwise noted.
Discussion and Support Groups
Support Group for Motherhood and Returning to Work
The Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office (FASCCO) offers an ongoing drop-in style support group to discuss experiences related to motherhood and the return-to-work transition following the birth and/or adoption of a child. The group is designed to address participants’ experiences from the third trimester of pregnancy through the time their child is two years old.
The group will address various topics, including preparing for maternity leave, work/life balance, separation anxiety, familial adjustments, lactation support, baby blues, sleep hygiene, feeding issues, childcare, returning to work, and building a postpartum support system. This offering emphasizes group discussion of participant experiences as well as educational components. There is no charge for staff or faculty to attend.
For schedules and registration, please contact Jill Castro at [email protected] or (734) 936-8660.
LGBT+ Connection Group
A virtual opportunity to build social connections, support one another in a safe and inclusive space and have open discussions. The group will meet virtually once per month and is facilitated by Jill Castro, PsyD, counselor in the Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office.
Email [email protected] to receive more details about the group.
Mental Wellness Mondays - A Monthly Mental Wellness Webinar
Are you interested in learning ways to support your emotional well-being but short on time? If you have just 15 minutes, sign up for access to a monthly webinar called Mental Wellness Mondays (MWM). This brief webinar offers practical tips and strategies to support your mental wellness and is held on the first Monday each month. Learn more about MWM!
Need Support? We're Here for You
If you’d like to learn more about self-care, stress management, or tips in structuring your day, or are interested in support, counselors are available for no-charge, confidential services. If you work on an academic campus, contact the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) at 734-936-8660 or [email protected]. If you work at Michigan Medicine, contact the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) at 734-763-5409 or [email protected].
