Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Events

A Leader’s Training for Responding to Workplace Threats, Safety, and Employee Support 

Thursday, September 24, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. on Zoom

Webinar Registration

Presented by Dr. John Brown from UCSF’s Threat Management Team, this training will provide leaders (supervisors, managers, directors, and above) with practical guidance and resources for responding when their team members are impacted by potential or actual incidents of workplace violence or threats of violence. Leaders will learn about applicable UCSF resources, protocols, and points of contact for managing a range of concerning situations involving their employees, including threats of violence, domestic violence concerns, stalking, and suicidal statements or other indications of potential self-harm. Emphasis will be placed on helping leaders understand their role, respond appropriately and safely, and engage the appropriate UCSF resources when situations require additional assessment, intervention, or support.

Additional focus will be given to:

• Recognizing common stress reactions in team members

• Communicating effectively and compassionately in a crisis

• Promoting a sense of safety and stability

• Connecting employees with appropriate support

Responding effectively in a moment of crisis can provide a team with increased safety, stability, and confidence.  This allows for more resiliency in the aftermath of a critical incident supporting recovery and team cohesion.

BIO:

Dr. Brown serves as UCSF’s Threat Management Team Lead, in addition to his role as a licensed Clinical Psychologist with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and his private practice.  He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, following a bachelor’s degree in History from Portland State University.  Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has contributed to the field of psychological care in a variety of settings, including as a clinical psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he specialized in caring for patients experiencing acute psychological distress.  He joined UCSF’s Threat Management Team in 2016 and assumed the role of team lead in 2022.  His combination of clinical expertise, academic training, and experience in threat management reflects his commitment to supporting the psychological well-being and safety of the UCSF community.

All are welcome. If you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please email: [email protected]

Let’s Talk about Menopause: Understanding Menopause and Finding Support 

Thursday, August 27, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. on Zoom

Register for Let's Talk about Menopause Webinar

Menopause is a transition that about half of the population will experience in their lifetime, and which impacts nearly all aspects of an individual’s health and wellbeing. Interestingly, there are only two known mammals that have evolved to survive past their child-bearing years: teethed whales and humans. This unique experience has been receiving more attention in recent years, but does that translate to folks feeling like they know more about this experience or make it easier to talk about? Perhaps for some, but not for all. 

Join us for a 1-hour informational webinar focused on navigating information and resources for all things menopause. From folks supporting folks, to individuals preparing, experiencing, or transitioning out of menopause, this time will be dedicated to:

1. Reviewing the basics of the menopausal transition
2. Exploring the current research on menopausal experiences and the impact of misinformation
3. Breaking down available resources for folks who might be:

• Curious about menopause
• Feeling isolated in their experiences around menopause
• Balancing physical and/or psychological reactions related to menopause
• Navigating complex post-menopausal experiences
• Looking to learn more about resources for others

 The experience of figuring out what we or someone we love needs in times of stress can be difficult, and sometimes the best place to start is somewhere. So let’s start by talking about talking about it. 

Bio: Jessica Allanson, PhD, MA, is a licensed clinical psychologist with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program at UCSF and runs the FSAP Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program. Dr. Allanson has chosen to specialize in recovery from substance use and workplace burnout, working primarily with those in high-intensity work settings and with high-achieving populations. She incorporates empirically-validated skill-based learning as well as industrial/organizational psychology strategies into her work with individual clients, teams, leaders, and learners. Dr. Allanson believes in the power of compassionate education and hopes to use her passion for sharing and teaching to support and empower those who are curious.

All are welcome. If you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please email: [email protected]

FSAP's virtual Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program is now closed for the current Summer 2026 cycle. 

Join FSAP clinicians for a virtual eight-week mindfulness course to help:

• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase mental resilience and distress tolerance
• Decrease self-defeating thought patterns
• Increase experiences of happiness and productivity