Welcome to DCHR's Employee Wellness Series which helps you go further.
Our wellness program offers a wide range of courses including fitness classes, mental health seminars, cooking demonstrations, and so much more.
These opportunities are available to all employees, regardless of title, position and grade.
September is Cholesterol Awareness and Hispanic Heritage Month
During the month of September, we recognize Cholesterol Awareness Month. Taking advantage of services such as physical exams, biometric screenings, and health coaching can help to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, body weight, and cardiovascular fitness.
DC, join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by learning Spanish. Spanish class is offered virtually every Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
Never skip a beat, DC, visit our employee wellness page for more information on your employee benefits.
Flu season is upon us! Protect yourself, as well as your family and friends, from influenza.
September is here and school is in session across Washington. We want our workforce to make a healthy choice, so we are bringing flu vaccines to you. In partnership with our healthcare vendors, the DC Department of Human Resources will host flu shot clinics for employees from September 26th to October 12th at eight DC Government sites.
Visit DCHR website to see the Flu Shot clinic locations for the 2023 flu season.
Check out our list of FREE upcoming wellness activities to help you create a healthy lifestyle:
America Meditates Initiative: Self-Care Tuesdays
September 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7:30-8:00AM & 3:30-4:00PM
Take a moment for yourself. Log in for 30 minutes of online, live guided meditation techniques from our partners at the Art of Living Foundation. Release stress through effortless meditation and breathwork with expert instructors. No previous experience is needed. Join twice a day with new topics every morning and afternoon. Find a quiet space or put on your headset.
Within the weekly theme, the morning sessions will address “transitioning into the workday” and the evening will include “releasing the day’s stress for a transition to home.”
Week 1
Let Go of Physical Stress: Seated Exercises To Release & Recharge
● Headache, Neck Pain, Eye Strain
● Shoulder Relief & Backache
Week 2
Natural Ways to Increase Energy Levels To Improve Your Ability to Manage Stress
● Better Sleep
● Healthy Lifestyle
Week 3
Build Inner Resilience Joyfully
● Practicing Gratitude
● Pay it Forward
Week 4
Mind Management to Relieve Stress
● Bringing the Mind to the Present
● Letting Go of Negative
Tuesday Morning Session: 7:30-8:00AM
Tuesday Afternoon Session: 3:30-4:00PM
America Meditates Initiative: Self-Care Thursdays
September 7, 14, 21, 28 | 8:30-9:00AM & 4:30-5:00PM
Take a moment for yourself. Log in for 30 minutes of online, live guided meditation techniques from our partners at the Art of Living Foundation. Release stress through effortless meditation and breathwork with expert instructors. No previous experience is needed. Join twice a day with new topics every morning and afternoon. Find a quiet space or put on your headset.
Within the weekly theme, the morning sessions will address “transitioning into the workday” and the evening will include “releasing the day’s stress for a transition to home.”
Week 1
Let Go of Physical Stress: Seated Exercises To Release & Recharge
● Headache, Neck Pain, Eye Strain
● Shoulder Relief & Backache
Week 2
Natural Ways to Increase Energy Levels To Improve Your Ability to Manage Stress
● Better Sleep
● Healthy Lifestyle
Week 3
Build Inner Resilience Joyfully
● Practicing Gratitude
● Pay it Forward
Week 4
Mind Management to Relieve Stress
● Bringing the Mind to the Present
● Letting Go of Negative
Thursday Morning Session: 8:30-9:00AM
Thursday Afternoon Session: 4:30-5:00PM
Meditation Class: Reduce Anxiety and Stress
September 6, 2023 | 11:30AM - 12:00PM
As a tribute to every employee – from the directors of the agencies to the hardest working clerical staff – 11:30 am 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.
Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday
Understanding Our Child's Learning Style
September 6, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Learning Style is described as a group of characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors that define our way of learning. Different styles influence the form a student learns, how a teacher teaches, and understand the interaction between them. In today's session, we will learn why learning styles are important. We will explore our role as parents, to work with our child's strengths using Dr. Howard Gardner's multiple-intelligence theory.
Spanish Class with Profesora Harrison and Nina Jones
September 6, 2023 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Enhance your language skills with elementary and intermediate level Spanish. Learn basic Spanish oral and written communication skills.
Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday
Mindful Mondays: Mindful Pauses
September 11, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
A mindful pause is a way to check in with feelings, emotions, and principles and make measured decisions for ourselves and others around us. It's as simple as taking a deep breath and slowing down for a moment and identifying what is going on inside us before we take the next step forward.
Well Talk: Self Care For Working Professionals
September 12, 2023 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM
This workshop will highlight how employee's mental health and wellness is impacted without a routine self-care practice. Participants will learn techniques and strategies for practicing self during the work day.
Meeting ID: 224 357 484 678
Passcode: PrWLC8
Well-Being Wednesdays: Flu Awareness
September 13, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Get the scoop on the latest news with the flu and the difference between the flu and a cold. Find out what you can do to prevent both.
Cholesterol and You
September 14, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Learn the causes and effects of high cholesterol and different ways to manage your cholesterol.
Family Health
September 19, 2023 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Review common health concerns and screenings and find strategies to keep every family member healthy while practicing self-care.
Positivity and Affirmation-Creating your Own Affirmation Cards
September 21, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Understanding the Power of Positivity, especially when using Positive Affirmations as a tool.
Our Brain can get trained and retrained. What happens is that usually we ‘train’ our brain to focus on the Negative, and we do not get out of it. Today we will learn:
- Exercises to Re-train our Brain to introduce Positivity and eliminate Negativity
- Creating our very own Positive Affirmation Cards
Meeting ID: 838 1363 5710
Passcode: 249935
Check Out Additional September Wellness Resources
What do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean? Learn More
6 Things You Can Start Doing Today to Lower Your Cholesterol Learn More
All About Vaccines Learn More
Adult Immunization Schedule Learn More
30 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Around DC Learn More
The Gratitude Habit Online Seminar (Available starting September 19th) Access Now
Healthy Pathways Summer 2023 Learn More
5 Sun Safety Tips Learn More
Mindful Mondays Webinar Series Learn More
Wellbeing Wednesdays Webinar Series Learn More
Other Resources