Our programs and workshops help you develop skills that maximize your mind, body, and spiritual health. They're open to adults of all ages and range from a one-time seminar to weekly classes and multi-day workshops.
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About Nutrition Smarts: Nutrition Smarts is a nutrition webinar program that will discuss and review the most up-to-date nutrition recommendations regarding weight management, chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Heart Health, simple meal planning strategies, and healthy cooking. All of the programs are virtual and recorded for registered participants. Register for one or all Nutrition Smarts today!
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What’s behind all the buzz and interest in the Mediterranean and MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diets? Join us to discover the background, science, and recipes of these two lifestyle approaches.
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 10
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Last day to register: Monday, August 9
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What is intuitive eating and what research supports this practice of listening to the body to guide nutrition intake?
We share answers to these questions and invite you to come to learn how to bring attention to and trust the internal signals of hunger and fullness that our bodies send to help regulate body weight naturally.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 4
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Early Reg. Deadline: August 30
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The digestive system influences our states of physical and mental health. We will introduce you to 5 steps you can take for improving digestive balance and achieving greater overall well-being.
Early Reg. Deadline: Sept. 27
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 12
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
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Early Reg. Deadline: Oct. 25
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 9
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
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What participants are saying about Nutrition Smarts: "The handouts were stellar for this topic. I will definitely use them and I can see myself referring to them often. Plan to print them out and keep them in my recipe binder."
Boost Your Health with Herbs and Spices. Rebecca B.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a method of using meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. In the MBSR Distance Learning course participants “meet” with their instructor and classmates once a week via web conference, from wherever they may be. This program will be conducted virtually via Zoom!
Starts week of Sept. 20
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Join those currently enrolled in an MBSR or MBSR Distance Learning course for a half-day meditation intensive. Renew or deepen your mindfulness practice in a supportive retreat environment. This program will be conducted virtually via Zoom!
Pre-requisite: Completion of an MBSR course is required to register for this course.
Event Date: Saturday, Aug. 21
Event Time: 9 a.m. - noon ET
Last chance to register: Aug. 18
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Have you ever wondered if there is more to life than meets the eye, or suspected that you are missing a big part of it? Ever felt like a human “doing” rather than a human “being”?
Dates: September 2-4
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What people are saying about The Not So Big Life Course:
"The entire experience was just beautiful. I loved the open forum feeling — the ability to discuss and ask so many questions.”
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Wellness Education Seminar - Let's Explore the Pelvic Floor
Free Event
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Dr. Valerie Adams, DPT, CLT, PT will be covering a wide range of topics related to the pelvic floor, including, basic pelvic floor function/anatomy, signs/symptoms of pelvic floor-related issues, pelvic floor role with exercise. Learn how to engage the pelvic floor to address symptoms (or prevent them), leakage, intra-abdominal pressure management, and when NOT to do Kegels! This fun and engaging session is about a vital topic that affects men and women alike!
Date: Monday, Aug. 23
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 973 1032 0383
Passcode: 9196606811
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Wednesdays (4:30-5:30 p.m. ET)
Fridays (10:30-11:30 a.m. ET)
Follow along with an instructor for gentle practices designed to help you release tension, enhance energy, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. This class is suitable for those able to get down and up from the floor. No previous yoga experience is required!
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Wednesdays (noon-1 p.m. ET)
New participants will learn mindfulness meditation practices for stress management with instructor guidance. Experienced meditators can join in deepening their daily practice in a community environment. No previous meditation experience is necessary!
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Reiki, a form of energy healing, is an ancient practice that is used to reduce stress, improve health and quality of life, and support physical and emotional healing.
After receiving the Reiki Level One certificate, participants will be able to perform self-treatments and provide treatments for others.
Date: Saturday, Oct 9
Time: 9 a.m.- noon ET
Early Reg. Deadline: Sept. 24
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Duke Health & Well-Being’s world-class program will teach you how to dynamically engage individuals to make transformational health behavior changes that maximize their health and well-being.
Based in research and years of clinical experience, the Duke Health & Well-Being Coach Training combines an online curriculum with live instructor-led training in order to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals.
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Increase your ability to lead and improve your organization’s outcomes Through extensive, personalized leadership training, guided curriculum by Health and Well-Being experts and mentorship from faculty from the Duke Fuqua School of Business on project planning, this program is changing healthcare leaders’ lives and the outcomes they achieve.
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Can't join us for the next session of a program you're interested in? Join the Interest List, and the next time new dates are posted, we'll contact you!
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From the Duke Health & Well-Being Blog |
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Well-Being Guidelines During a Crisis - DHW Blog
During a crisis, we may let go of important practices that cultivate the four pillars of a stable mood:...
Read more
dhwblog.dukehealth.org
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