Participating in a university-based general wellness program over a multi-week period (attending at least 85% of sessions over a minimum of 8 weeks) is necessary to be eligible for this incentive. You must complete an attestation form in HCM by Nov. 30 to earn the incentive.
Why is this Important?
Health and wellness are critical components of overall well-being and can make a significant difference in the length and quality of peoples’ lives. Enhancing the overall wellness of benefits-eligible faculty and staff is a core value of the CWRU Wellness Program and has been identified by Gallup as a critical factor to enhance work performance, productivity, morale and engagement, and to reduce illness and turnover.
Series topics that would fit into this new category include Eldercare, Environmental Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and more. Stay tuned, as we will continue to add new programs in this category.
Eldercare
Learning how to navigate the maze of eldercare needs for family members and friends can be stressful. Topics such as insurance, dementia, communication strategies, and others can be challenging to deal with, and it is usually best to learn more from professional eldercare experts. This 9-week series will feature such experts and focus on important information faculty and staff may need when eldercare is necessary.
Thursdays, May 15 - July 24, from 12-1 pm via Zoom. We will not host sessions on June 19 or July 3.
May 15 - Normal vs. Abnormal Aging with Lisa Weitzman, MSSA, LISW‑S, ASW‑G, C‑ASWCM. Session 1 Recording
May 22 - Why doesn’t anyone want all my stuff? Using Reminiscence Therapy to support downsizing & transitioning with Mary Harrison, LNHA. Session 2 Recording
May 29 - Family Caregiving with Lisa Weitzman, MSSA, LISW‑S, ASW‑G, C‑ASWCM
June 5 - Estate Planning 101 with Rick Myers, JD, Elderlaw Attorney
June 12 - Financial Fatigue of Caregiving with Lisa Weitzman, MSSA, LISW‑S, ASW‑G, C‑ASWCM
June 26 - Aging with a Plan – How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow with Sharona Hoffman, JD, LLM, SJD, CWRU faculty
July 10 - Do They Have to Be Difficult Conversations? with Lisa Weitzman, MSSA, LISW‑S, ASW‑G, C‑ASWCM
July 17 - Peace of Mind with Julie Skinner, BS, Mortuary Science
July 24 - Work and Caregiving - Is Balance Possible? with Lisa Weitzman, MSSA, LISW‑S, ASW‑G, C‑ASWCM
Blue Zones
Power up with the Blue Zones Power 9, an eight-week series focusing on nine habits of the healthiest people on the planet. Blue Zones are geographic regions on earth where people tend to live long and very healthy lives with very little chronic illness presence. Learn more about the Blue Zones through these sessions:
Thursdays, from 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom
June 5 - Blue Zones Overview and Introduction to the Power 9 with Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, LD
June 12 - Move More (Exercise and Daily Movement) with Justin Fiutem, MS
June 26 - Food (Plant Slant, Wine) with Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, LD
July 10 - Power Down (Meditation, Yoga, Deep Breathing, etc.) with Julie Schlemmer, BS, E-RYT 500
July 17 - Purpose with Patty de Vries, MD
July 24 - Food (Tapping into Hunger and Fullness) with Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, LD
July 31 - Connection and Community (Faith, Family, Friends) with Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH
Aug. 7 - Wrap Up with Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, LD
Succeeding Through Change
Managing change for individual health and well-being, as well as for organizational success, can be challenging for many of us. Our lives are busy, change is ever-present, and while we usually have the best of intentions, our other commitments and the fast pace of daily life can get in the way of our change efforts or even block them entirely. Thankfully, a variety of best practices exist and have been used to foster individual well-being and organizational success. This new, 9-week series will offer a variety of perspectives, that uniquely blend individual and organizational change management, to maximize your capabilities. Six different speakers will present their suggestions on the power of mindset, intention, optimism, and leading change.
June 10 - The Science of Optimism: Fostering a "Can do!" Attitude with Kim Langley, MEd
June 17 - Change Your Habits Change Your Life: Discover the Way Your Habits Are Negatively Impacting Your Life and Learn How to Change Them! with Tamsin Astor, PhD
June 24 - Change Starts From Within: Cultivating a Change Ready Mindset with David Worden, MBA
July 1 - The Power of Intention: Creating and Living a Life that Expresses Your Authentic Self with Tamsin Astor, PhD
July 8 - Adopting a Solution-Focused Mindset with Susan Fee, MEd, LPCC (V)
July 15 - Making Lemonade From Lemons with Judith Eugene
July 22 - Practicing Resilience: Stress Hardiness and Flexibility During Change with Kim Langley, MEd
July 29 - Leading Change With Heart: Empowering People In Transformation with David Worden, MBA
August 5 - Here We Go Again: Strategies for Successful Workplace Change with Andrea Peck, BA, MA
12-1 pm via Zoom
Register for Succeeding Through Change
Interpersonal Relationships at Work
Managing relationships with others at work can be challenging at times. Learning best practice strategies to enhance your ability to establish, maintain, and grow healthy interpersonal relationships is important and will foster greater well-being at work. Useful strategies will be shared by a variety of expert presenters in this new series.
April 3 - We're All in this Together: Supporting Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - Andrea Peck, MA [Listen to the recording]
April 10 - Dealing with Difficulty and High Maintenance People - Kelsey Loushin, BA, LICDC-CS, CDP [Listen to the recording]
April 17 - Teaching Assertiveness: The Art of Speaking Up & Self-Advocacy - Andrea Peck, MA [Listen to the recording]
April 24 - Handling the Stress of Interpersonal Relationships - Judith Eugene [Listen to the recording]
May 1 - Enough is Enough: Why Professional Boundaries Matter - Andrea Peck, MA [Listen to the recording]
May 15 - Take Charge of Your Emotions Around Difficult People - Susan Fee, MEd, LPCC (V) [Listen to the recording]
May 22 - Working with You is Killing Me - Kim Langley, MEd [Listen to the recording]
Sessions will be offered from 12:30-1:30 pm each week, with the exception of the May 15th session which will occur from 12-1 pm.
Parenting Series
Working in higher education while parenting can be rewarding, yet challenging, too. Learning how to best handle issues that arise during childhood may help smooth and destress daily life experiences for parents and their children. This new series will feature two counselors experienced in working with family and children: Kim Langley, MEd and Patty Saddle, MA, LPC, LSW.
Feb. 6 - Conflict Resolution for Families - Listen to the recording
Feb. 13 - Solving for Peaceful Kids & Parents - Listen to the recording
Feb. 20 - Understanding and Helping Your Teen Manage Anxiety - Listen to the recording
Feb. 27 - Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: Raising Kids with Social Skills & Self-Awareness - Listen to the recording
March 6 - Raising an Optimistic Child - Listen to the Recording
March 13 - Siblings Without Rivalry - Listen to the Recording
March 20 - Building Blocks for Authentic Self-Esteem - Listen to the Recording
March 27 - Understanding and Helping Your Teenager Manage Stress - Listen to the Recording
Visit our Parenting page for additional resources, including information about CWRU's Child Care Subsidy Program.
Holistic Health Series
Evidence supporting holistic health therapies such as meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, Feng Shui, and Reiki has grown through the years. Learn more about the power of complementary medicine applications to foster optimal well-being through this 8-week series with Judith Eugene, certified yoga instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, and health and wellness educator.
This series may return in 2025.