Curious about pickling, fermentation, or food preservation, but maybe a bit intimidated by the process? Join us for this hands-on kimchi workshop. We’ll explore the science behind food fermentation and discuss best practices to keep your food safe and tasty in your food-preserving projects, then we’ll put our knowledge to work making our own batch …
Anger and frustration are emotions that everyone experiences from time to time. But when these natural emotions explode out of control, they can cause harm to our careers, our co-workers, our friends and families, and ourselves. If you find that anger, frustration, and irritability are getting in your way or harming your relationships, then this …
Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT Program Neurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others. Neurodiverse variations have played a central role in the development of human society, yet …
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. Grief can make it difficult to carry on with day-to-day tasks or relate to others. While many think of grief only over the death of …
Food isn’t just fuel. What you eat has a direct impact on your mood, energy, and overall well-being. In this hands-on virtual cooking class, we’ll explore how specific ingredients – such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, fatty fish and probiotic-rich foods – support a healthy microbiome and can significantly impact your mood, focus, …
With all the media reports on the negative effects of stress, one might think that stress is something to be avoided at all costs. Yet research shows that many of these negative health effects are more closely tied to our mindset about stress than the stress itself. In this noontime webinar, we will learn to …
Do you wonder what it means to be “healthy as a horse?” This 4-session class series uses the horse-human relationship to enhance our ability to breathe deeply and relax, to self-regulate our emotions, and to apply other stress relief techniques. Horses help us develop these skills through their magnificent strength, grace, and reading of body …
This class is co-sponsored by the Stanford WorkLife Office. Conversations with loved ones about aging and caregiving can be difficult and fraught with emotion. Many of us enter the “conspiracy of silence” and avoid proactive long-term goal and wish planning, often leading to increased stress during times of crisis. This free webinar will focus on …
Are you eager to create a clearer vision of how you want to live your best life – and a roadmap to make it actually happen? Join this three-session online course that will introduce you to straightforward ways to reflect, identify what you want, and implement your goals so you can start living the personal …
Jams and jellies are a great way to preserve and enhance the flavors of your favorite seasonal fruits. They also make wonderful additions to your home pantry or homemade gifts for friends and family. Join us for this hands-on workshop where we’ll discuss the various types of fruit preserves and traditions, best practices, recipes, and …