Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Events

The Sleep Equation: Everyday Strategies for Better Sleep 

Wednesday, July 29, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. on Zoom

Register for The Sleep Equation Webinar

Back by popular demand!

Whether you’re caring for patients, managing projects, or just trying to make it through your inbox without a third cup of coffee, sleep matters. In this FSAP Webinar, we’ll break down why sleep is essential for performance and wellbeing, share science-backed tips for improving your rest, and introduce a few CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)  tools for those wrestling with insomnia. Designed for anyone working in a demanding environment, this session brings realistic strategies (and zero judgment) to help you rest better. 

Bio: Brian Beasley, PsyD, JD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with the UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship here at FSAP, prior to which he trained at the UC Davis Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Beasley previously worked as an attorney, before changing careers to follow his passion for psychology and emotional wellbeing. His clinical specialties include working with trauma, grief, and loss, while helping clients to rediscover and understand themselves in a new and more compassionate light. 

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 open 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

Information Session: Tuesday, July 7th from 12-1 PM

Webinar Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/92315664337

Passcode: 0000

Course Details: Tuesdays 12-1 PM

Dates: 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8

Please note: Attending the Information Session is a prerequisite for joining the course. 

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