Well Aware Wellness Toolbox
More than ever, it is essential that our wellness "toolbox" be filled with everything we need to make our mental and physical health a priority. This page is filled with tools you can use as you continue to prioritize your health and wellness. Do you have suggestions for additional resources? Email your ideas to Well Aware.
| Well Aware Virtual Exercise Schedule |
Free classes for MCPS employees including Mindfulness, Zumba, Stretch and Tone |
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November: Sleep and Movement |
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A live stream and video library with webinars, workshops, demos and fitness classes in real time and recording. Click here to join. Password mcpsmd |
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Weekly Recorded Exercise Classes! Yoga Class (New 11/18 - 11/24) Pilates/Yoga/Mindfulness (New 11/18 - 11/24) |
Convenient classes specifically for MCPS employees (recorded weekly) |
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Professional, confidential counseling to you and eligible family members on a variety of life issues |
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MCPS EAP/Well Aware Connection
November: Quit Smoking
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Strategies for Quitting Smoking from National Alliance on Mental Illness American Cancer Society: How to Quit Smoking Guide to Quit from American Cancer Society |
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Take a few minutes out of your professional day to give our wellness programs a try! Sample some of the classes that Well Aware hosts throughout the year, as well as prioritize your health and wellness! Click here for the class schedule, links, and class descriptions. October 18, 2024
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| Mental Health Resources |
Click here to access medical plan resources and other mental health resources Reclaim Your Rest Summer Wellness Class Reclaim Your Rest Session 1(Yoga Nidra/ Reiki) Reclaim Your Rest Session 2 (Breathwork/Restorative Yoga) Reclaim Your Rest Session 3 (Nervous System 101) Reclaim Your Rest Session 4 (Regulating the Nervous System) Reclaim Your Rest Session 5 (Stress vs. Stressors) Reclaim Your Rest Session 6 (Complete the Stress Cycle) Reclaim Your Rest Session 7 (Reflection and Integration) Reclaim Your Rest Session 8 (Embodied Movement and Breathwork) |
| Running Program |
Running Webinars: |
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Mindfulness |
Mindful Moments Videos: Mindful tools from MCPS to help you manage anxiety and stress Building a Sustainable Gratitude Practice |
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Cooking Demonstrations/Recipes |
View and cook along with Well Aware Cooking Demonstrations. |
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Convenient resources from health coaching, and behavior change classes for Cigna members. Omada: Lose weight and create healthy habits. |
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Self-care apps at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members |
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Mental health supports for Kaiser Permanente members |
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Sleep education from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
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Educational information from nutrition.gov on making better beverage choices |
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CDC recommendations for protecting yourself and others from Covid-19 |
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Easy, healthy, and fun lunch ideas |
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Ideas to help you identify your values and determine a strategy to fit self-care into your day |
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| Resources with Links for MCPS Staff |
Physical activity, stress mamagement, healthy nutrition, and covid links for MCPS staff |
| Resources as a Presentation |
Physical activity, stress mamagement, healthy nutrition, and covid links for MCPS staff (presentation form) Watch the presentation in a video from Lisa Cooperstein, Wellness Coordinator. |
