Upcoming Events

Failure is experienced by everyone, but is often seen as "taboo". In this interactive workshop, we will open the conversation around failure and mistakes, discussing how we define failure, how failure is experienced, as well as some tangible strategies to help manage our experiences with failure. There will be opportunities to share experiences (for those who feel up to it) and time to reflect. Participants will walk away with strategies on how to have failure conversations in their own lives.  Registration ...

Chair Yoga is the way to go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat- challenge yourself with Chair yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a gentle form of yoga that involves breath-work, meditation, and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps those who are aging or have disabilities but is also used in office settings to relieve stress right in our own office chairs, even during the...

Join us for this art-based, virtual workshop as we explore the metaphors of nature to inspire how we find and nurture connection in our own lives. All are welcome, and absolutely no art experience is required. To create a sense of connection through this virtual workshop, participants are invited to participate with their camera on, and there will be time for optional sharing towards the end of the workshop, though sharing is certainly not required.  Essential Art Materials: A pencil Paper – a larger piece (~18x24 inches +) allows you to...

Our brain can become more busy (and more negative thoughts intrude) when we are stressed, tired, or feeling overwhelmed. This experiential Lunch & Learn session shares a variety of research-based tips and approaches for calming worry, anxious thoughts, and a busy brain. The workshop includes: strategies that reboot your brain into a neutral gear the 2 Minute Rule to curb ruminating ‘soft fascination’ and other mind calming techniques how to decrease brain bombardment from body inputs that activate and perpetuate a racing mind...

A truly heart healthy lifestyle is more than exercise and diet. The third and most important key (according to cardiologists Eliot, Bhat, Ornish and others) is stress management. Yet this component is the most neglected! Learn practical stress management strategies that decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease (especially helpful for those with risk factors of high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, depression, tendency to hold onto anger, or a family history of heart attack or stroke). The workshop includes: the top 3 techniques for relaxing...

This course includes CPR training for adults, children and babies. It includes choking for conscious and unconscious, adult, children and babies. EpiPen and Naloxone training and certification in AED (automatic external defibrillation). Certification is valid for three years. Wellness@Work will be covering the cost of $80 so it free to attendees.  Registration Register through Qualtrics! Registration is limited to 20 participants. 

Take this unique opportunity to discuss your personal health questions with Heidi Smith, Registered Dietitian and mindfulness facilitator. Heidi has been consulting with individuals and organizations for over 25 years. Tap into her expertise on mindful eating, sport nutrition, emotional eating, menopause nutrition, anti-inflammatory eating or any question relating to your personal nutrition needs. Heidi can help you get the exploration started and point you in the direction of reputable sources of nutrition information.  Some...

Grief isn't always tied to a clear or tangible loss. It can arise from situations that are difficult to define—such as grieving for someone who is still alive, the end of a relationship, or the loss of meaningful connection. These experiences can be confusing and are often overlooked or misunderstood. In this session, you will: Develop an understanding of different types of ambiguous loss Learn to identify ambiguous grief within your own life experiences Recognize and validate less visible or undefined losses that may affect well-being and...

After a loss, the physical death is not the only loss we experience. While the primary loss is the death itself, people often face additional losses that affect many areas of their lives. Secondary losses may appear immediately after the death or emerge over time. Although called “secondary,” they are not secondary in importance or impact. In this session: Understand the concept of secondary losses in grief Identify and name different types of secondary losses that may arise after a death. Explore changes in identity, roles, sense of purpose...