wellness program

Even those who have transitioned back to campus full- or part-time are still working in a socially distant way. Staff meetings continue over Zoom, break rooms are no longer used for breaks, and even one-on-one meetings may still be primarily online. In order to better communicate on and off campus,…

During tough times, kindness really matters. Kind acts, like helping someone register to vote, sharing a positive news story on social media or creating a yard sign for frontline health care workers, go a long way toward building community, increasing happiness and decreasing stress. University…

Subsidized 50% by the Case Western Reserve University Wellness Program, Weight Watchers, now WW, may help faculty achieve and maintain a healthy weight. WW will offer a free webinar Sept. 3 at noon for CWRU faculty and staff. Learn about the updated program, the new SmartPoints system, and the…

Connect with other faculty and staff working at Case Western Reserve University through the Wellness Program’s “Speed Connecting – Resilience Exchange” event Tuesday, Aug. 25, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet others in small groups and share ideas on maintaining…

During these challenging times, it can be easy to slide into negative thinking. Elevate your personal engagement, meaning and happiness at work with the eight-week Wellness Program series, “The Work Happiness Method.” Offered by well-known positive psychology expert Stella Grizont, this series…

Caregiving for children, parents, grandkids and other loved ones can be deeply rewarding, as well as frustrating and taxing under normal circumstances. In a pandemic, those challenges are manifold. Join the Wellness Program for a one hour webinar titled “Effective Caregiving During Times of…

Research shows a strong correlation between donating one's time and talent with improved mental well-being. Even though many traditional service projects have slowed or stopped during the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff can give back this…

For those looking to connect with other faculty and staff at a time when many of us feel a bit disconnected, Books@Work is back with two groups this fall. Books@Work’s facilitated conversations offer exploration of diverse perspectives and compel us to unlock ideas and reframe assumptions. As one…

During times of persistent difficulty, having effective strategies for managing uncomfortable emotions becomes more important than ever. The Case Western Reserve University Wellness Program will host a one-hour webinar titled “Coping with Difficult Emotions” Tuesday, July 14, at noon. Lisa Damour,…

The global pandemic has challenged many with the ongoing stress of dealing with the unknown in all areas of their lives. Psychologists have long studied the protective factors and individual behaviors that help people manage, and even thrive, under chronic stress conditions.  The Wellness Program…