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Beyond the Noise: Using Calm Communication to Support Alzheimer’s, PTSD, and Men’s Mental Health

June shines a spotlight on Alzheimer’s Disease, PTSD, and Men’s Mental Health, each highlighting the importance of how we engage with individuals in crisis. This article focuses on the value of CPI’s (Crisis Prevention Institute) person-centered, trauma-informed verbal de-escalation techniques, which empower caregivers, healthcare workers, and communities to respond with empathy, dignity, and safety in moments of distress.

New Virtual Training Opportunity: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention – Verbal De-Escalation

The Virtual Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Verbal De-Escalation training, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute and Workplace Violence Prevention, offers evidence-based strategies to effectively prevent, de-escalate, and manage crisis situations providing essential skills applicable across a wide range of professional roles.

Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees Changes Effective July 1

A new e-course, “Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees,” is now available via the UC Learning Center. This course covers benefits eligibility for Rehired Retirees and provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to support this population, including key policies, common scenarios and best practices. 

UC Davis Health NEW Returns In-Person

UC Davis Health’s New Employee Welcome (NEW), the biweekly welcome for new employees, has returned to in-person and on-site sessions on the Sacramento campus as of June 2. New hires learn about our unique mission and values, meet executives and other leaders, enjoy food and score swag. This required event is in response to employee feedback for inclusive, culture-building experiences.

 

Newly hired employees will receive an invitation from L&OD to attend NEW. 

Workplace Violence Prevention Unit Launches First Podcast in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

In this powerful first episode of the Workplace Violence Prevention Podcast, host Kimberly McLennan and guest therapist Elizabeth Sheesley reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month and the emotional realities of workplace violence in healthcare. Through the lens of a tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital, they explore the mental health toll on caregivers, the stigma surrounding trauma in the workplace, and the urgent need for trauma-informed systems. The conversation includes prevention tips, support resources, and practical strategies for healing and resilience—both for individuals and organizations.

UC Employees Targeted in Payroll Cyber Attacks — Protect Yourself Now

In recent weeks, online attackers have increasingly targeted UC staff with attempts to steal from them by changing their direct deposit information in UCPath. 

Dozens of UC employees have fallen victim to these attacks, which use very sophisticated tactics, including stealing usernames and passwords via credible-looking phony websites and spoofing help desks via phone calls and text messages. The UC community needs to be vigilant and work together to defend against these types of threat actors.