Events

Longhorn TIES Collaboration with Mark Sones. Ashley Richardson Minnitt (LCSW-S, Director, Longhorn TIES), Katharine Sucher (LCSW, Associate Director, Longhorn TIES), and Mark Sones (MBA, JD, Founder of Neurodivergence at Work) will help you discover practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace. Join these experts from UT Longhorn TIES and Neurodivergence at Work for an insightful session on communication, accommodations, hiring and evaluation practices that help every employee succeed.

The WHY- This session will help participants explore who they are, identify their purpose and discover how they want others to see them. Participants will leave with affirmations and be led through a guided meditation exercise. • WHAT- Finding purpose through our work and relationships. • HOW- Creating a narrative that helps us feel seen, valued and heard.

Spring is a time to leverage the introspection of Winter, let go of what no longer serves us, and plant new intentions to mindfully cultivate meaningful experiences to come. This 75-minute IN PERSON mindfulness workshop includes a gentle hatha yoga practice appropriate for all levels and ability, breathwork, journaling, and guided visualization. We practice intentional silence during this session to enjoy the stress reducing benefits that pausing and reflecting can bring to our body and being. The retreat will be facilitated by Geeti Shirazi Mahajan, LCSW-S, one of the counselors at the Employee Assistance Program. Geeti is also certified as a Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). The workshop will be held in person in the Rowling Hall Special Events Room (RRH 5.210) on Wednesday, March 4th, from 10:30am-12:00pm. Please sign up through UT Learn to reserve your spot.

"Running Away from home: the phenomenon of parent/adult child estrangement and repair possibilities" presented by Dr. Emily Mohr on Friday, March 6, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m. This presentation will discuss the increasingly visible phenomenon of estrangement between adult children and parents. We will talk about the what, who, and why of family estrangement, as well as the repair experience and evidence-based strategies to support a healthier path back together. We will use attachment theory to frame the discussion through a science-driven lens and leave plenty of time for Q&A.

Grief can manifest in a variety of ways and can be particular to individuals. There is not one right way to grieve whether it is the loss or anticipated loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a dream, or a job. Whether validated or minimized, grief will present in a variety of ways, emotionally, physically, and socially. Understanding the complexities of grief can help you understand your own reactions and/or help you support others. This session will discuss the stages of grief, different types of grief, external influences, and self-care practices. Optional 5 week virtual psychoeducational group will begin Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:00-1:00 p.m. If you’d like an individual meeting to talk about the elements of grief, please email eap@austin.utexas.edu to request a counseling session with facilitator Laura Gomez-Horton, or call 512-471-3366. Please sign up via UT Learn.

Attendees will participate in an interactive, evidence-based values identification exercise designed to help individuals make decisions that reflect their true purpose and authenticity. Participants will discover how aligning with their core values can lead to optimal well-being, help manage stress and burnout, enhance resilience, and foster a more meaningful, fulfilling life.