Eldercare Support Group
Join us for weekly, virtual meetings on Mondays from 10-11am beginning February 26th and lasting for 5 weeks. Our support group is for caregivers in the UT community caring for other adults. Group members will have an opportunity to share their experiences, get support, learn about topics such as community resources, and discuss the importance of maintaining work/life balance. All UT employees, retirees, and partners/spouses are welcome to join.
For more information or to join the weekly meeting, please email jeff.stellmach@austin.utexas.edu
Unpacking Weight Stigma for Larger Bodies
Weight stigma describes the negative biases, attitudes, and behavior towards people based on their weight and size. This stigma is held up by social expectations that tell us how we should eat and look, and that we will be accepted if our bodies look a certain way. This stigma impacts both physical and mental health of people with larger bodies.
In this group, we will meet weekly for a brief introduction on a particular dynamic of weight stigma, and then group members can explore how the topic shows up in their lives and impacts them. Members can receive support from others who understand their experiences and can gain new perspectives and tools. This virtual group will meet Tuesdays from 11 am-12 pm from 3/26/24 to 5/14/24. A pre-group interview is required to join the group.
Sign up for a screening appointment by emailing eap@austin.utexas.edu.
Contact
Email: eap@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-471-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone line is not answered during the lunch hour of 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. However, sessions can be scheduled during the lunch hour or until 6:00 p.m. upon request.