Workshops and Resources

Throughout the year, the Work Life, Child & Family Resources Office sponsors free workshops that address a variety of family concerns. These informal lunch time workshops provide faculty, staff and their families access to relevant work and life balance topics from experts in the field. Some topics include choosing child care, parenting, divorce issues, eldercare, housing for the elderly, grief, teenage issues, real estate and balancing work and life commitments.

If you would like to suggest a workshop topic, send an e-mail to Phyllis Ellis at p-ellis@northwestern.edu.

Upcoming Workshops

Discussion Groups

Discussion groups meet monthly during the lunch hour to explore topic areas. Participants come to listen or share strategies with other NU colleagues. Contact Phyllis Ellis for more information about session dates and times.

Topics areas include:

• Work/life Balance

• Elder Caregiving

 

Resources

Work/Life Resources at Perspectives Online

NU's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides access to articles and self assessment tools on a variety of work/life topics including emotional well being, family and care giving, health and wellness, daily living, and working well

Perspectives Online

 

Lending Library

You are welcome to borrow books and videos from the Work Life, Child & Family Resources Office. The library is located at 720 University Place, room 22 on the Evanston campus and is open from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Please contact Phyllis Ellis at (847) 467-1460 or e-mail p-ellis@northwestern.edu for availability.

Library Listing ( PDF)