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The Sandwich Generation - Balancing your personal life with the needs of your older parents or loved ones

Most of us reach a point in life when parents or elderly relatives begin to require more attention and time, and sometimes, our financial support as well. Caring for an older person can be complicated and few of us are trained for the many aspects of that care. Providing care for an elder is a very personal matter. No two situations are the same and there are no simple solutions.

By Katy Ahlvin on Sept. 1, 2021

No Such Thing as Perfect Parent

Today’s diverse society makes it difficult to describe a typical family situation or define what characteristics make a “perfect parent.” Culture, values, beliefs, emotional disposition and the environment in which a person was raised all influence parenting techniques. In an effort to be perfect, new parents will frequently try too hard to protect their child from any adverse experiences or go to great lengths in an attempt to please their children. This type of well-intended “perfect parenting” can lead to unanticipated problems.

By Katy Ahlvin on Sept. 1, 2021

Strengthening Your Ability to Empathize

Everyone has heard the saying to “take a walk in their shoes.” It is one of the simplest explanations of empathy. Understanding other peoples’ outlook, being able to recognize their emotions, and being sensitive to their situation is vital to communicate more effectively and build better relationships. This course will address ways to improve your capacity to demonstrate empathy.

This is a 1 hour webinar recording from September 2021. Click "view more and register" to access the recording*

By Katy Ahlvin on Aug. 3, 2021

Managing Worry and Anxiety

Worries are thoughts we have about the future that generate fear. They arrive in the form of a “what if?” and generate dire warnings about terrible consequences that await us. Unfortunately, these warnings we give ourselves are generally overblown and focused on hypothetical problems that probably won’t happen. Chronic worry that begins to impact the quality of life becomes “anxiety” and well-intended suggestions to “stop worrying” or applying common stress management techniques are mostly ineffective.

By Katy Ahlvin on Aug. 3, 2021

Coping During Uncertain Times

People have a powerful need to understand and predict their environments in order to feel in control. When we are exposed to potential threats to our well-being, we naturally respond to this uncertainty with anxiety and fear. This training will address ways of effectively coping with uncertainty in today’s media-saturated world. The course will examine how to remain positive and functional despite the risks of living in a changing world. Included will be practical tips for coping with uncertainty, re-establishing control and how to speak to children about fear.

By Katy Ahlvin on July 19, 2021

Tractor Safety

This safety training is required for all tractor operators. It covers nine critical safety elements for tractor operators.

This 15 minute on-demand training is a video accessible via YouTube. Available at any time.

By Katy Ahlvin on July 12, 2021

Hazardous Drugs

This safety training is required for all workers who are exposed to hazardous drugs. It covers safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to workers.

This 30 minute on-demand training includes a video followed by an online quiz. Available at any time.

Click the "Learn More and Register" link to go to EHS's Hazardous Drugs page. Expand the "Training" menu at the bottom of the page to access UC Riverside's USP 800 Training and OSU's Hazardous Drugs quiz.

By Katy Ahlvin on July 7, 2021

Introduction to Wildfire Smoke Safety

Learn about the health effects of breathing wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself when the air quality index measures alert you to the presence of hazardous air conditions; provides links to local air quality index information.

This 15 minute on-demand training includes a video followed by an online quiz. Available at any time.

This training is located in Bridge's Learning Library, within the "Environmental Health & Safety - Occupational Health and Safety" section.

By Katy Ahlvin on July 7, 2021

Shop Safety

This safety training is required for all shop workers. It provides basic knowledge of how to recognize shop hazards and how to use administrative and engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and safe work practices to reduce the risk of shop-related injuries and hazardous exposures.

This 30 minute on-demand training includes a video followed by an online quiz. Available at any time.

This training is located in Bridge's Learning Library, within the "Environmental Health & Safety - Occupational Health and Safety" section.

By Katy Ahlvin on July 7, 2021