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Wellness Newsletter
August 2023
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NEW! Backyard to Kitchen Gardening
Get more from your garden by attending the new Backyard to Kitchen Gardening series! Case Western Reserve University Farmers will share their insights, tips, and tricks that are organic and ecologically forward. Specifically, participants will learn how to build soils for better crops, container garden, identify and manage pests and diseases, build organic matter, use organic growing practices, and overcome common gardening challenges. Participants will be invited to join the facilitators at the University Farm for a final in-person session and tour.
Wednesdays, September 13 - November 1, 12-1 pm via Zoom
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the General Wellness category for participating in this series. Participants will need to attest to program completion in HCM by November 30, 2023.
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Financial Wellness
With rising interest rates and the dramatic price increases for daily living expenses, it has never been more important to learn how to become financially savvy. Karen W. Braun, CPA, PhD, and former Professor of Accountancy at WSOM, is offering 14 sessions on Financial Wellness this fall, featuring new and updated content. For a full list of topics and descriptions, visit the Financial Well-being web page.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Financial Well-being category, but employees are welcome and encouraged to attend/view as many as they would like. To earn the incentive, participants must attest to program completion in HCM by November 30, 2023.
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Wednesdays
Aug. 23 - Nov. 29
12-1 pm via Zoom
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Thursdays,
September 7 - October 26
12-1 pm via Zoom
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A Functional Approach to Optimizing Women's Health
Join Gina Jones, MS, RD, LD, for this series focused on enhancing women's health through nutrition. This series will feature a functional nutrition approach to optimizing your health through food and a restorative lifestyle while gaining more energy, better sleep, improved digestion, and overall vitality. The use of pre- and post-series assessments will provide valuable insight for participants.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Nutrition/Weight Management category. Participants must attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30.
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NEW! Personal Self Defense
This 8-week program, taught by the Division of Public Safety, will provide faculty and staff with general knowledge about self defense through a hands-on experience. Participants will learn how to defend themselves and others from bodily harm against hostile actions; develop attack skills, escape techniques, and safe training practices; and foster skills in preventative and situational awareness, applying pressure points and other self defense techniques.
Wednesdays, September 20 - November 8
12:30-1:10 pm, in person at the Veale Recreation Center
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the General Wellness category. Attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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*Space is limited. Please make sure you can commit and register soon. | | | |
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Mindful Movement
Mindful movement is a gentle, accessible approach to yoga that encourages people to tune into what they are feeling as they move and make choices based on their present embodied experience. In this 8-week series, instructor Julie Schlemmer will provide options for all levels. There is no priority placed on stretching further or holding positions for a longer period of time.
Wednesdays, August 9 - September 27
12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom
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Body Weight HIIT
Get the most from your workout time with these fast, fun, 45-minute sessions led by Mary Ann Dobbins. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has proven to be an effective way to build strength and aerobic capacity, making it a popular and efficient workout. Over 8 weeks, participants will learn to use their body weight and common items like a chair to work their whole body.
Fridays, September 22 - November 10
12:15-1 pm, via Zoom
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The Work Happiness Method
Join Positive Psychology expert Stella Grizont for this 8-week series to learn how to be happier and more satisfied at work. Stella's evidence-based, energetic, and supportive approach has helped many individuals identify a clear vision for their professional path and make a plan to move forward. Learn more about this program via a brief video.
This program includes weekly live sessions, pre and post assessments, worksheets, access to class recordings, and gentle reminders to help participants stay on track.
Tuesdays, September 19 - November 7, 2023, 12-1 pm, via Zoom
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Stress Management category for this series. Participants must attest to program completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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Email Elizabeth Click at erc10@case.edu to express interest in participating on your preferred day of the week. | |
Reflection Point
Faculty and staff are invited to join one of two Reflection Point groups, which will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays this fall. Over the course of 12 weeks, CWRU professors will lead the group through discussions of three different books.
Wednesdays, Sept. 6 - Nov. 29, 12-1 pm via Zoom
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Thursdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, 12-1 pm via Zoom
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 10 of the 12 sessions can earn a $100 Community
Well-being Wellness Program Incentive for Reflection Point. Attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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Chair Massage Appointments Available Aug. 15 at Crawford Hall
Seated massage is coming to the Quad this month! Take a break from your workday and experience stress relief with a chair massage provided by One to One's massotherapist.
Tuesday, August 15, 1-4 pm, Crawford Hall, Room 11A
Chair massages last 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment are required. You can see available times, reserve your appointment, and pay via the link to the right.
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Remaining Wellness Walk & Talks
Take a walk outside, connect with fellow faculty and staff, and expand your awareness of the innovative and creative activities occurring at CWRU with the new Wellness Walk & Talk Series! Walk & Talk sessions have been offered weekly during the month of July and will continue in August. The day of the week varies. All sessions will take place from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Please register for each session you would like to attend via the hyperlinked dates below.
Wednesday, August 2 – Entrepreneurship and Building a Network, Michael Goldberg
*Rescheduled from June 29 due to air quality
Thursday, August 10 – Women's College Historical Tour, Janice Gerda
Friday, August 18 – Safety on Campus, Public Safety Team
Those who are Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Community Well-being category for attending at least 7 of the 8 sessions.
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CWRU Wellness Team
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu | 216-368-5790
Deanna Duffy, Wellness Manager - dxd516@case.edu | 216-368-5997
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