April 2022 Newsletter
Save The Date
Employee Health and Wellness Week
May 2-6
Save the date for our 5th annual Employee Health and Wellness Week.
This year's events kick off with an in-person Benefits Open Enrollment meeting, followed by a Benefits Open House. Attend both the meeting and the open house to learn more about changes to this year's benefits plan. We continue the week with classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The week will close with the return of our employee 5K Fun Run/Walk. The race will be moved to the afternoon and an on-campus route.
More information to come shortly!
Webinars/Classes/Courses
Wellness In 30
Online
The end of the semester can make the holistic approach to well-being a challenge. Learn about mind-body connections and small changes you can make to work on whole-person wellness. This presentation will be provided by Aminda O'Hare, Assistant Professor of Biopsychology.
Wellness In Action
April 12,19,26
Mindfulness
Bulk up your well-being toolkit by learning different ways to practice mindfulness and be better equipped
for responding to your stress. This three-session workshop will be provided by Aminda O'Hare, Assistant Professor of Biopsychology.
Register on Training Tracker: #810-17
Campaigns
Breath In Breath Out
April 12 - April 30
Over the course of this 2-week challenge, set aside 3 minutes each day to practice deep breathing. You will need to report on your progress daily in order to earn points for this challenge. Participants may record their progress using their Employee Wellness account or by downloading the paper tracking sheet.
No need to register. Log on to your account on April 12 and breath deep!
PEHP Wellness
Monthly Challenge
April 1-30
Sugar Smackdown
Reducing sugar intake can help lower your risk of several health issues. Challenge yourself to limit sugar intake to the recommended daily allowance. Identify added sugar in foods, find healthy alternatives, and conquer cravings.
Workout Warrior
April 1-30
Express Workouts
Don’t have the time to be active? Quick, high-intensity workouts can help you reach your fitness goals when you are short on time and provide a lot of variety to your current exercise routine.
Blomquist Hale Webinars
Blomquist Hale will provide webinars and workshops on a monthly basis.
Topic: Mindful Focus
Date: April 5th
Date: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. MT
Location: Online!
Register at: https://blomquisthale.com/
Topic: Building Thriving Relationships
Date: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 23
Date: 7:000 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. MT
Location: Online!
Register at: https://blomquisthale.com/
Topic: Adult Anxiety Workshop (5 Week Course ) Every MONDAY
Date: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9
Date: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. MT
Location: Online!
Register at: https://blomquisthale.com/
Topic: Parenting: Attachment
Date: April 19
Date: 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. MT
Location: Online!
Register at: https://blomquisthale.com/