May’s new relationship practice is “Observe the natural cycles within your relationship”. Click here for more information.
Category Archives: Wellness Initiative
Mindfulness Meditation 101 (6/21)
In this experiential workshop you will learn the basic tenets of mindfulness meditation – a practice that has the ability to transform the way you look at and experience life. Some of the benefits of a regular meditation practice include decreased stress, enhanced productivity and better relationships. In this program, you will learn basic breath meditation; awareness of thoughts, body sensations, and emotions; non-judgmental language to describe your experiences, and Lovingkindness meditation to increase peace in life.
The workshop will be Thursday, June 21st 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the University Center, Room 312.
This session is full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for this program, email HRtraining@umbc.edu.
Get a flyer with details at: http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/schedule.htm
Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships
April’s new relationship practice is “Express ‘present moment’ gratitude”. Click here (link to url) http://www.umbc.edu/wellness/relationships.html for more information.
Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships
March’s new relationship practice is “Acknowledge that conflict is co-created.” Click here for more information.
Wellness Initiative Spring Tips and Articles
Check out the new seasonal Spring Tips and Articles page of our Wellness website. We have provided information on starting a department wellness activity and managing asthma and allergies. Additionally, there is information on National Nutrition Month in March and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. The UMBC Wellness Initiative website is filled with resources, tips, music and inspiration. Visit http://www.umbc.edu/wellness now!
Family Love Letter: A Legacy for the Living (3/7)
This brown-bag lunch and learn session will provide information for women about protecting and preserving their family estates through planning. The session will highlight the goals of estate planning, identify the decision makers, and give steps to reduce the stress and confusion when decision making is critical.
The program will be on Wednesday, March 7th, 12:00-1:00 p.m., in University Center, Room 312.
Register online at: http://www.umbc.edu/training
Getting a Head Start on Retirement (2/15)
The second of the HR Benefits Unit’s Spring Financial Education Series, this brown-bag session will provide an overview of basic variable annuities, highlight key factors in today’s financial climate, assist with determining if an annuity is right for you and help with answering any other questions you may have regarding planning for retirement.
The program will be Wednesday, February 15, noon-1 p.m., in The Commons, Room 329.
Register online at http://www.umbc.edu/training.
Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships
February’s new relationship practice is “Choose Partnership First, Then You and Me.” Click here for more information.
Long Term Care: Facing the Future With Confidence (2/7)
The first of the HR Benefits Unit’s Spring Financial Education Series, “Long Term Care: Facing the Future With Confidence” is a brown-bag session that will provide an overview of long term care (LTC) benefits and assist with: understanding LTC; preparing for the unexpected; getting more for your LTC dollar; highlight opportunities for tax advantages; and any other questions you may have regarding this benefit for you and your family.
The program will be Tuesday, February 7, noon-1 p.m., in the University Center, Room 312.
Register online at http://www.umbc.edu/training.
Smoking Cessation Classes for the Spring! (2/13)
Interested in quitting? Don’t do it alone—get the support that is available and FREE to you.
“Freedom From Smoking” is a class designed to help you quit, not by scaring you—but by helping you build a smoke-free lifestyle that you can stick to. This is a FREE 7-week course that meets only once a week. Classes begin Monday, February 13, 4-5:30 p.m., located at the CCBC Catonsville Campus (not even a 5 minute drive from UMBC!). This is open to all faculty, staff, students and even community members. Contact Karen Renaud at 443-840-4507 to register.
For a full list of all free smoking cessation classes in Baltimore County (different locations, start dates and times), contact Mickey Arora at University Health Services at parora@umbc.edu or ext. 5-3752.
Nicotine replacement therapy products are still available for free at University Health Services. Call today to set up an appointment with a provider and receive the products (Nicorette Gum, Nicoderm CQ Patch, Nicorette Lozenge, Chantix medication). UHS’s front desk number is ext. 5-2542.
