wellness program

A Weight Watchers webinar will be held Thursday, July 7, at 1 p.m. to highlight recent upgrades at Weight Watchers and to orient those new to the program. Topics covered will include the food, fitness and fulfillment aspects of the Beyond the Scale program. The webinar is free but faculty and staff...

Overcoming an addiction to tobacco can be challenging. Most people need to try multiple times before they stay smoke free. The LivingFree program from SelfHelpWorks is an online class based in cognitive behavioral therapy. This program allows participants to discover why they really use tobacco, de...

Stressful situations at the office and at home can negatively impact your health, your relationships, your work and your overall wellbeing. The LivingEasy Stress and Resiliency Program offers an opportunity to combat and control these stressors. This online course (PDF) is based on cognitive behavio...

Those needing support for weight loss, stress management or other common health concerns can consider working with a wellness coach. Coaches help their clients prioritize action steps and help keep them accountable for healthy behaviors. On Monday, June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale ...

Take time out and slow down Thursdays this summer with meditation. The CWRU Wellness Program will offer an eight-week class to benefits-eligible faculty and staff who want to reduce stress and improve focus and concentration. Meditation begins June 9 at 12:30 p.m. in Wickenden Building, Room 321. ...

Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff logged exercise minutes for the final time May 8 in HealthTrails, a 12-week exercise incentive competition. Sponsored by the Wellness Program, HealthTrails participants were asked to exercise 30 minutes a day, five times a week and to count their f...

Binge or excessive drinking can derail a healthy lifestyle. For those who want to better control their use of alcohol, LivingSmart may be the answer. This online program, free to benefits-eligible CWRU faculty and staff, offers a way to overcome the need to drink. Based in cognitive behavioral thera...

Due to popular demand, the Wellness Program has added a second mindfulness class to the summer lineup. “Our first class filled in under two hours,” Wellness Coordinator Mary Ann Dobbins said. “So we are thrilled to offer a second class.” The mindfulness class will be held on Tuesdays May 31-July 1...

Faculty and staff Wellness Participants who have completed classes in stress management, physical activity, nutrition or tobacco cessation at some point this year may now attest to program completion for 2016. Participants can receive $100 for one program or $200 for two program completions in 2016....

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge for many. Fortunately the free Selfhelpworks program, LivingLean, offers a chance for faculty and staff to overcome barriers to healthy eating. The program is 12 sessions long, with each session lasting about 20 minutes. With each class, par...