Summer Wellness webinars - August 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:47:20 -0400
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Please see below some Wellness webinars from the State, with ways to reduce your stress and anxiety to make the most of this summer. Register now to secure your spot!

Mindful Mondays:

Monday, August 19, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Resilience

Resilience is the power to "bounce back" from stress and negative experiences. Learn the power of resilience and gain the ability to achieve balance, confidence, and personal strength when faced with adversity.
Register for 8/19 The Power of Resilience

Monday, August 26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Talk Therapy

Talk therapy can help you gain an understanding of your emotions in order to identify obstacles that get in the way of better emotional health. Learn more about how talk therapy can benefit you, how to find a therapist, and the resources available to you.
Register for 8/26 The Power of Talk Therapy

Tuesdays: Wellness From the Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis

Tuesday, August 13, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Grilled Whole Fish

Don't filet your fish - grill it whole! Whether you catch your own fish or buy it, this simple preparation adds a Mediterranean flavor that is as delicious as it looks.
Register for 8/13 Grilled Whole Fish

Tuesday, August 20, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Grilled shrimp and tacos are a match made in heaven due to this fun recipe that comes together in a snap on the grill. It's paired with a delicious Chipotle Lime Crema sauce. This may be your new Tuesday Taco Night dish!
Register for 8/20 Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Healthy U Wednesdays:

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Decoding Health Myths

In this important session, scientific experts will debunk popular health myths and misconceptions about sleep, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psoriasis, pain, and additional family health topics.
Register for 8/14 Decoding Health Myths

Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Building Positive Relationships and the Impact on Your Health

The quality of your relationships impact your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health. A panel of experts will discuss how to maintain healthy relationships, teach you how to be an active listener, and identify the benefits of mentorship.
Register for 8/21 Building Positive Relationships

Wednesday, August 28, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Managing Stress for Positive Change

Change is an inevitable part of life, but this doesn’t mean that dealing with change is easy. Finding ways to accept and cope with the fear of change and uncertainty can make these transitions smoother and less troubling. Learn how to handle stressors for positive outcomes.

Register for 8/28 Manage Stress for Positive Change

Thursday Health Focus: Summer Fun and Safety

Thursday, August 15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Healthy Eating for the Whole Family

Are you trying to eat healthier but experiencing resistance to getting your whole family on board? Or perhaps busy schedules and budget constraints impede your efforts. Amy, our dedicated Registered Dietitian, is aware of the challenges that families face. Join her in this session as she shares healthy eating strategies and tips for the whole family.
Register for 8/15 Healthy Eating for the Whole Family

Thursday, August 22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Teen Talk - Building A Healthy Relationship With Your Teen

Raising a healthy, happy, and safe teen can be challenging. Learn from professionals on how to recognize teen issues early, review safe social media practices, identify teen sleep issues and more in this timely presentation.
Register for 8/22 Teen Talk

Thursday, August 29, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Healthy Boundaries

Setting boundaries with others can be a difficult task, especially when it involves those close to you. However, physical, financial, and emotional boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships. Allow this webinar to guide you as experts share how to set and maintain healthy boundaries while remaining reasonable and kind to others.
Register for 8/29 Healthy Boundaries

Unwind Time Fridays: Summer Meditations!

Friday, August 16, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Giving Gladness to Your Mind
With your thoughts still on summer and perhaps turning to Fall, take time in this meditation to give gladness to your mind for its ability to consider past, present, and future.
Register for 8/16 Giving Gladness to Your Mind Guided Meditation

Friday, August 23, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Focus on Positive Moments

Do you reminisce about past good times and looking forward to future fun? If so, it's very natural to do so. Add an additional focus on each day's positive moments in this guided meditation.

Register for 8/23 Focus on the Positive Moments Guided Meditation

Friday, August 30, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Bring in the Positive!

When you bring in the positive, you reduce stress and anger and improve happiness and overall life satisfaction. Research has shown that you can even improve your confidence! This guided meditation will teach you how to bring in the positive.

Register for the 8/30 Bring in the Positive Guided Meditation

Nurse Kathleen: Weekend Wellness and Healthier by the Minute

Friday, August 16, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthy by the Minute: Healthier Sleep for You and Your Family

The healthy habits and environmental factors that can be adjusted for good sleep are an important part of overall health for the whole family. Join Nurse Kathleen to learn more so that the whole family will sleep like babies!

Register for 8/16 Healthier by the Minute: Healthier Sleep for You and Your Family

Friday, August 23, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Weekend Wellness - Back To School Tips and Tricks

It's almost back to school time! From packing lunches to reducing family stress, join Nurse Kathleen to learn tips and tricks for preparing your kids to return to the classroom.

Register for 8/23 Weekend Wellness: Back To School Tips and Tricks

Friday, August 30, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthier by the Minute - Screen Time and Brain Health

Phones and screens can be helpful tools in navigating today’s world, but too much screen time may have negative effects on your health and the wellbeing of your family. Join Nurse Kathleen for a 15-minute webinar to learn how screens influence our brains and what you and your family can do to maintain a healthy relationship with your digital tools.

Register for 8/30 Healthier by the Minute: Screen Time and Brain Health