Welcome to DCHR's Employee Wellness Series!
At DCHR, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance. We're excited to offer you a diverse range of wellness courses to help you take care of yourself and your loved ones. Our wellness program includes everything from invigorating fitness classes to calming meditation sessions, from informative health seminars to simple cooking demonstrations, and so much more.
Never Skip a Beat DC! Discover the perfect wellness webinars and resources designed to empower you to create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to support your journey to a healthier, happier you.
All wellness webinars and resources are available exclusively to you, as a DC Government employee, and your family.
AUGUST HEALTH OBSERVANCES
August is National Wellness Month
Summer is still here, DC! Celebrate National Wellness Month by prioritizing self-care and promoting healthy habits and routines. Between work deadlines, family obligations, and many other stressors it can be all too easy to put health and wellness on the back burner. Research has shown that self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Enhance your well-being and earn rewards by making small changes to boost your mental wellness and physical fitness. Join our exclusive webinar series and summer challenges.
Participate in the Summer Wellness Challenge: Self-Care Series to focus on self-care and discover new ways to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Watch our on-demand webinars, like Movement 101 and Soul Healing Meditation, to enter raffles for wellness marketplace gift cards.
Stay active and embrace the spirit of the Summer Games with our District-Wide Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge, ending on Sunday, August 26th. Compete for your health and wellness and win fantastic rewards.
DC, let’s shine a light on our health through insightful webinars and exciting challenges. Together, we can promote wellness at work for every member of our DC government community, fostering a vibrant and thriving environment for everyone!
August Wellness Webinars
Please Note: Registration is required to attend most of the webinars and receive a calendar reminder.
2024 Summer Wellness Challenge
DC Government is excited to announce a partnership with SoHookd, an innovative wellness provider, to offer you On-Demand Wellness Webinars that you can watch at your own time at your own convenience. In addition, we will be rewarding you for watching the Wellness Webinars by raffling off gift cards to The SoHookd Wellness Marketplace.
For our Summer Wellness Series, we will be releasing 2 self-care webinars each month. Webinars will be posted on the first of each month and winners will be chosen at the end of each month.
Learn, Earn, and Shine This Summer and Take the Wellness Challenge!
Movement 101
On-Demand (Available starting August 1)
Daily movement helps our minds and bodies function at their best. In this engaging session, learn the many benefits of movement and exercise on both our physical and mental health, in addition to accessible strategies to incorporate movement into your day. This workshop is led by a physical therapist and is geared for all ages, body types, and physical ability levels.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Kate Ayoub PT, DPT, MPH is a health coach and physical therapist. As a health care provider, Kate saw that many patients knew the "right" things to do health-wise but lacked the strategies to implement them successfully. Through Own Your Movement, she helps clients build and sustain healthy habits. In addition to coaching, Kate is an adjunct faculty member at Marymount University.
Soul Healing Meditation
On-Demand (Available starting August 1)
Release tension, increase awareness, find stillness, improve your focus, release blocks, increase clarity, and create inner harmony with soul-healing meditations. Andrea will guide you through breathwork, body scans, and specialized techniques to attune to elevated energy and support your mental health.
About the Speaker:
Andrea Clary is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Soul Wellness Expert. She began her yoga journey in 2014 and started teaching in 2017. Her journey shifted in 2018 after a Leukemia diagnosis; this transformed her life and she decided to help others create their own soul-healing practices to navigate life's ebbs & flows. Clary’s goal is to continue to expand & teach ways to nourish one’s soul, life, and home on and off the mat.
Mindful Mondays
Kickstart your week with our Mindful Mondays meditation classes to help you foster presence, sharpen focus, and lessen emotional reactivity. These sessions are designed to fortify your resilience against stress, heighten self-awareness, nurture healthier relationships, and ultimately elevate your quality of life.
30-Minute Meditation: Reduce Anxiety and Stress
Occurs Every Monday
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Start your week with our Monday meditation classes to help you sharpen your focus, and get ready for the days ahead. Meditations are inspired to give your mind a little rest to rejuvenate and recharge.
Each 30-minute meditation helps relax the entire body, including the brain, the nervous system, and the heart’s blood pressure. Gentle slow breaths also nurture the immune system and lower rates of anxiety and depression.
Pamela, the meditation instructor, will be away on August 5th and has generously provided recordings during her absence. Employees can click on the specific date and watch the recording to keep their meditation habits and lifestyle strong!
Please Note: This course occurs every Monday and Wednesday live.
Download Teams | Join on the web
Meeting ID: 230 658 249 156
Passcode: FZh8KN
Build a Routine! Occurs every Monday and Wednesday
Thoughtful Tuesdays and Thursdays Series
The Thoughtful Tuesdays and Thursdays Series offers a dedicated space each week to delve into various aspects of mental well-being. The series strives to explore diverse mental health topics, raise awareness, and offer coping strategies, self-care insights, and community support.
Prioritizing Self-Care: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child's School Success
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
As the new school year approaches, parents often focus on preparing their children academically and emotionally. However, it is equally important for parents to prioritize their own self-care to effectively support their children. This presentation will explore the importance of self-care for parents, offering practical tips and strategies to manage stress, maintain balance, and create a positive home environment. By prioritizing their well-being, parents can model healthy behaviors, enhance their resilience, and foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes their child's success in school. Join us to learn how self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for both parents and their children.
Download Teams | Join on the web
Meeting ID: 222 097 509 850
Passcode: NGzchP
Healthy Weight
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
This presentation will highlight the risks of obesity and benefits of having a healthy weight. You will learn ways to evaluate a healthier weight as well as the components of weight loss. Contributing factors to an unhealthy weight such as eating habits, physical activity, stress, sleep and more will also be discussed.
Mindful Eating
Thursday, August 15, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Mindful eating may be a helpful tool toward weight maintenance and food appreciation. During this presentation, we will begin by defining mindful eating. Additional topics include how to become aware of physical hunger and anxiety cues, and how to choose food that is pleasing and nourishing.
Well-being Wednesdays Series
Explore wellness every Wednesday. Join us for our Well-being Wednesdays Series, featuring informative sessions, expert-led discussions, and activities aligned with our monthly themes. Elevate your well-being every Wednesday and take a step toward a healthier, happier you.
Just for the Health of It
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
What is well-being and why should we care about it? Join us to learn more about how a holistic health approach can help you live healthier life. We’ll discuss nutrition, physical activity, and the many other components that impact your health and well-being. Presented by Katie Powell, Health and WellBeing Ambassador.
Spanish Class with Profesora Harrison and Nina Jones
Occurs Every Wednesday
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
Enhance your language skills with elementary and intermediate level Spanish. Learn basic Spanish oral and written communication skills.
Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday
Financial Literacy Friday
Finish the month strong with Financial Literacy Fridays. Join our monthly Financially Fit DC at Work webinars for practical insights and expert strategies to shape a brighter financial future.
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Stay tuned to our monthly employee wellness newsletter for upcoming webinar series and valuable resources you won't want to miss.
We hope to see you next month!
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