The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues. You must be a CU Boulder employee to use FSAP services, and services are free to all CU Boulder faculty and staff members.

Mindset and Motivation for Health

The motivation for a healthy life starts with a clear mindset. In this interactive workshop, you will identify your mission and learn tools for goal setting to help you become loyal to the activities and lifestyle that makes you feel better. We’ll brainstorm options to incorporate healthy practices and ways to overcome resistance.

 Date: Sept. 6, 2023
Speakers: Nicole Irlbeck, MS, ATC-In partnership with Elevations Credit Union
​ Time: Noon–1 p.m.
​ Location: Virtual | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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Managing Transitions

Change and transition can feel overwhelming. During this one-hour workshop, attendees will learn about their relationship with change. We will introduce ways to manage current and incoming changes and transitions related to work, relationships and everyday life.

 Date: Sept. 19, 2023
Speakers: Esther Horowitz, MA, LPC - FSAP
​ Time: 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
​ Location: Virtual | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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Quiet the Fire: Health Hacks to Reduce Inflammation

Autoimmune disease, chronic pain and burnout are at an all-time high, with high inflammation at the root of nearly all these issues. Learn how to turn down inflammation through diet, movement and restorative practices that will keep your flare-ups at bay and help you feel more like yourself again.

 Date: Oct. 4, 2023
Speakers: Nicole Irlbeck, MS, ATC- In partnership with Elevations Credit Union
​ Time: Noon–1 p.m.
​ Location: Virtual | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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The Power of Laughter

Studies on the body’s chemical reaction to laughter demonstrate the health benefits of humor. Laughter can reduce stress, boost the immune system and enhance brain chemistry by releasing serotonin and endorphins. Learn ways to incorporate humor into your life to help effectively manage overwhelming emotions and stress.

 Date: Oct. 25, 2023
Speakers: Meredith Lopez, MA, LPC-FSAP
​ Time: Noon–1 p.m.
​ Location: Center for Academic Success (CASE) E351

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Mindfulness for the Holidays

Cultivate mindfulness this holiday season with strategies for the body, emotions, mind and relationships. Participants will learn to understand their stress responses and identify how a mindfulness practice can help regulate their systems. Practices will include mindfulness, meditation, cognitive restructuring, emotional awareness and regulation, communication, movement and daily self-care techniques.

 Date: Nov. 14, 2023
Speakers: Paulette Erickson England, MS, LCSW-FSAP
​ Time: 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
​ Location: Hybrid | Center for Academic Success (CASE) E351 | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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How to Tame Your Money: Stay! Buy... or Grow?

Recent studies show that a large percentage of people between the ages of 25 and 40 are deep in debt, live paycheck to paycheck and feel highly stressed about their financial lives. Learn ways to set and achieve your financial goals.
Stay: Spending plans, basic needs versus little luxuries and money management tools.
Buy: Building good credit, how credit scores affect your costs and your life and paying off debt.
Grow: Savings plans, emergency funds and small steps to start saving.

 Date: Dec. 6, 2023
Speakers: Phil Smith & Lindsay Hendricks-Elevations Credit Union
​ Time: Noon.–1 p.m.
​ Location: Virtual | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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Joy and Meaning: A Talk on Happiness and Evidence-Based Happiness Tools

Most people value happiness but often treat it as a material pursuit. Learn that happiness doesn't have an on-and-off switch. Join us as we talk about happiness, consider how cultural context shapes our perceptions and take away personalizable and evidence-based tools.

 Date: Dec. 14, 2023
Speakers: Stanley Ly, MA, LPC, ACS-FSAP
​ Time: Noon.–1 p.m.
​ Location: Hybrid | Center for Academic Success (CASE) E422 | Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop

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