Monthly Programming
Spark your wellbeing journey with these free monthly opportunities offered through WellSpark Health.
Set aside some time today to focus on you!
Join one of these 15-minute, virtual mindfulness sessions or 30-minute, virtual health education sessions led by WellSpark health coaches. Or watch pre-recorded discussions on important wellbeing topics with insight from WellSpark’s very own Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Wayne Rawlins. Everyone is welcome to attend these monthly programs. Participants do not have to have access to WellSpark’s digital wellness platform, My Spark Central. Just follow the link provided for any of the free programs below that interest you.
Monthly programs from WellSpark
Register for all that interest you.
Mindfulness Sessions
Moments of Mindfulness
Spark relaxation and reflection with these free, 15-minute, virtual mindfulness sessions led by a WellSpark health coach. Reserve a moment in your day to take a break, pause and let go of any stress you may be experiencing. Register once to receive a recurring invite and monthly reminders and attend when you can.
- When: 3rd Monday of each month at 1:30 pm ET
- Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-ilNwHIRQdyjbQIugBS1yg
- Scheduled dates:
- Jan 15, 2024
- Feb 19, 2024
- Mar 18, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024
- May 20, 2024
- Jun 17, 2024
- Jul 15, 2024
- Aug 19, 2024
- Sep 16, 2024
- Oct 21, 2024
- Nov 18, 2024
- Dec 16, 2024
Wellbeing Webinars
Virtual Wellbeing Webinars
Spark awareness and knowledge with these free, 30-minute, virtual health education sessions led by one of our WellSpark health coaches. Join us each month for an opportunity to learn something new to take on your wellbeing journey! Register once to receive a recurring invite and monthly reminders and attend when you can.
- When: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm ET
- Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PsVuVYOQTTKkmSe9ahIjJg
- Schedule and topics:
- Jan 10, 2024: Joyful Living (Finding Your Spark)
- Feb 14, 2024: Having Healthy Heart Habits
- Mar 13, 2024: (Healthy) Food as Medicine
- Apr 10, 2024: Stress to Serenity (Discovering Relaxation)
- May 8, 2024: (Better) Sleep Naturally
- Jun 12, 2024: Centered Living (Balancing Mind and body)
- Jul 10, 2024: Handling High Blood Pressure
- Aug 14, 2024: (Boosting) Your Immune System
- Sept 11, 2024: Mindful (Not Mind Full)
- Oct 9, 2024: Triumph over Tobacco (Your Journey)
- Nov 13, 2024: Dominating Diabetes
- Dec 11, 2024: Stress Management (Rush to Relax)
(Webinar descriptions are available below.)
Dr. Wayne’s Wisdom
Dr. Wayne’s Wellbeing Wisdom
Spark your health know-how with these pre-recorded discussions on important wellbeing topics with insight from WellSpark’s very own Senior Clinical Advisor, Dr. Wayne Rawlins. Each month a new recording will be released with a wealth of wellness wisdom to help empower you to take charge of your health!
- New episodes each month! Check back here for links to the latest topics.
- Be the first to know! Register to be added to our mailing list and receive updates when new episodes are added: https://forms.office.com/r/WG5D1ViTQV
The latest episodes:
- Jul 2024: Blue Zones ― What are they and what can we learn from them
- Jun 2024: Be Your Own Health Advocate ― What questions to ask your doctor
- May 2024: Sleep Health ― The role of rest and recover on our wellbeing
- Apr 2024: The Loneliness Epidemic ― The importance of social connections
- Mar 2024: Prescription Weight Loss Drugs ― Facts, myths and what you need to know
- Feb 2024: Finding Joy — How joy, happiness and laughter can impact health
- Jan 2024: Forming Habits — How to leverage your brain’s easy button
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Classroom Experience (Webinar) Descriptions:
| Category | Classroom Experience (Webinar) Topic | Description |
| Physical Wellbeing | (Better) Sleep Naturally | The effect of a poor night’s sleep goes far beyond just feeling tired the next day. Chronic sleep disturbances can lead to a variety of health concerns. In this program, we will discuss warning signs of poor sleep and ways you can create a healthy sleep routine to help your mind and body be at its best. |
| Physical Wellbeing | (Boosting) Your Immune System | Unlike a security system, your immune system isn’t plugged in and fully charged all the time. Life happens and your body can get run down. During this program, we will discuss how your immune system works and natural ways you can boost its performance. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Centered Living (Balancing Body and Mind) | We know that there can be negative aspects of stress; however, it is important to realize that we can develop a hardiness or resistance by turning our attention to our mind and body. In this program we review the signs and symptoms of stress and then review exercises (for the mind and body) to help you release tension and activate the relaxation response. |
| Chronic Conditions | Dominating Diabetes | Managing diabetes is more than monitoring your blood sugar. In this program, you will gain insight on the many things that can affect your blood sugar. Learn practical habits and develop a plan to make changes that can help you dominate diabetes. |
| Chronic Conditions | Embracing Healthy Heart Habits | Your heart’s health can be influenced by many lifestyle factors, from the foods you eat, the stress you feel, the quality of your sleep, and how you engage in physical activity. This program will provide small, actionable steps you can take to help protect your heart health. |
| Chronic Conditions | Handling High Blood Pressure | High blood pressure often comes with no physical symptoms but can lead to a variety of health concerns. This program will review blood pressure basics and simple steps you can take to focus on heart health and reducing the risk for high blood pressure. |
| Physical Wellbeing | (Healthy) Food as Medicine | While medicine can have an impact on preventing, reducing or treating health issues, the food you eat has been shown to have an even bigger influence. This program will highlight how food can power your body and how healthier choices can even help prevent or manage many health concerns. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Joyful Living (Finding Your Spark) | Joy can stimulate your immune system, increase your energy, and provide mental clarity. This program provides insight on how sparking joy can heighten your level of consciousness, allow you to feel more connected and as a result, improve your overall wellbeing. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Mindful (Not Mind Full) | Have you ever walked into a room and forgot what you were looking for? Ever drive clear past your exit on the highway without noticing? These are examples of mindlessness— when so many things pass through the mind at one time that we lose our focus. In this program, we look at simple techniques to help you stay in the moment to help you live more efficiently and joyfully! |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Money and Mindset: Strategies for Financial Wellbeing | Money and finances are a part of life. But often, even thinking about these concepts can cause a spike in stress levels. In this program, we explore how your thoughts and beliefs are formed about money, how this impacts your overall mindset and how your mindset contributes to the financial actions we take or don’t take. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | (Shifting Towards) A Balanced Life | Creating balance in our life can help maintain our physical and mental health. A balanced life can reduce the impact stress and burnout plays in our daily lives. In this learning experience, we focus on practical strategies such as managing time, setting boundaries, and creating a lifestyle that supports both professional success and personal fulfillment. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Stress Management (Rush to Relax) | Stress is part of everyone’s lives and the better you are at navigating these challenges and stressors that come into your day, the healthier and happier you can be. In this program, we will discuss nitty, gritty (real-life) ways to release, relax and let go of tension. |
| Emotional/Social Wellbeing | Stress to Serenity (Discovering Relaxation) | Stress is a bodily response to a real or imagined threat. This program details stress signs and symptoms and how to utilize the relaxation response to help build resilience and combat the impact stress can have on your physical and emotional wellbeing. |
| Physical Wellbeing | Triumph Over Tobacco (Your Journey) | Quitting tobacco is not easy. However, there are a number of options to help you kick the habit. In this program we explore motivational techniques to help quit tobacco using the 5 R’s: relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks, and repetition. |
Disclaimer: WellSpark programs are intended to impart nutrition, fitness and wellness information. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay medical advice based on your participation in the program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.