Dear Colleagues:
Rutgers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Lyra Health, is pleased to present several workshops this month to support mental health and wellness.
Mental Health 101
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description:
We all have mental health, shaped by our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This workshop explores what mental health is, why it matters, and how reducing stigma can help us support ourselves and others. Learn practical tools like mindfulness, self-care, and gratitude—and practice one skill together during the session.
To attend: complete registration
Emotional Intelligence: The Secret to Getting Ahead at Work
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Description:
Research shows that a significant portion of workplace success hinges on one crucial factor that may seem surprising: emotional intelligence. That’s right! Succeeding at work isn’t just about being quick, efficient, or the first one to get things right. It’s also about being able to identify, manage, and express emotions in a thoughtful and productive way. Thankfully, just like any other skill, emotional intelligence can be cultivated to better our well-being and improve our effectiveness and influence in the workplace. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify and manage strong emotions, understand what emotional intelligence is and isn’t, and cultivate various components of emotional intelligence to bring your best self to work.
To attend: complete registration
Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description:
The holiday season doesn’t always feel joyful. Sometimes, it’s hard—especially when everyone else seems to be celebrating. The truth is, there’s no right or wrong way to feel during the holidays. Many people have mixed emotions during this time of year. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make the most of this holiday season, whatever that means for you. We’ll discuss research-backed strategies for setting expectations and protecting your mental health during common holiday stress, including how to find joy, navigate conflict, and make the most of the moments that matter.
To attend: complete registration
Caring For You, Too: A Guide For Managing Caregiver Stress
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description:
While being a caregiver can often be a rewarding experience, it can also be a stressful one. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help pre-empt or relieve that stress. In this workshop, you will learn tools to manage both the practical and emotional challenges of caregiving. You will explore opportunities to support your own physical and mental health and consider how additional resources, such as caregiver support groups, can support your well-being. With these tools, you’ll be better equipped to care for yourself as you care for your loved one
To attend: complete registration
Curbing Burnout: Your Guide to Prevention and Early Intervention
Date: December 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description:
Reports of burnout are increasingly common, but there are several steps we can take to prevent burnout, enhance well-being at work, and ensure that our lives are more well-rounded and enriching. This workshop reviews the individual and organizational factors that can mitigate risk of burnout, as well as specific strategies for communicating more effectively at work, managing job-related stress, and preventing work from intruding on our personal lives and relationships with loved ones.
To attend: complete registration
As a reminder, Lyra provides care for your emotional and mental health at no cost to you. No matter what you’re going through, coping with stress, managing anxiety or depression, navigating relationship issues, or whatever else life brings, personalized mental health care from Lyra can help. To learn more about Lyra, visit the Lyra Health webpage.
Sincerely,
Vivian Fernández
Senior Vice President for Human Resources