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October Wellness Webinar Series

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October Wellness Webinar Series

October is a powerful month for wellness, awareness, and action to causes that matter: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month. Join our webinar series to explore practical strategies for healthier living—from empowering women's health and building mental resilience to financial well-being.

 

Mindful Mondays

Date & Time
Session
 
Live: October 6
12:00 pm

Guided Meditation for Love and Kindness

Loving-kindness meditation is all about sending feelings of love, kindness, and goodwill to yourself and others. Explore the benefits of opening your heart and nurturing compassion during this guided practice.

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Live: Every Monday and Wednesday
11:30 am - 12:00 pm

30-Min. Meditation Series: Stress Less for Healthy Eyes!

Start your week with our Monday meditation classes to help you sharpen your focus, and get ready for the days ahead. Meditations are inspired to give your mind a little rest to rejuvenate and recharge.

Each 30-minute meditation helps relax the entire body, including the brain, the nervous system, and the heart’s blood pressure. Gentle slow breaths also nurture the immune system and lower rates of anxiety and depression.

Weekly Themes:

  • October 1st – Walking Tall!

  • October 6th and 8th – Walking on Air!

  • October 13th and 15th – Walking on Sunshine! 

  • October 20th and 22nd – Walking on Air! – Walking in Another's Shoes!

  • October 27th and 29th – Walk, Don't Run!

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Thoughtful Tuesdays and Thursdays

Date & Time
Session
 
Live: October 14
12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Body Harmony: A Whole-person Approach to Healthy Weight, Body Positivity, and Diabetes Prevention

Join us for an engaging 1-hour session to learn about a whole-person approach to healthy weight, body positivity, and diabetes prevention. This workshop is intended to inspire both the individual participant and give ideas from an employer perspective to help drive healthy change within your organization. Participants will also be invited to create a realistic action plan for themselves and their workforce to embrace overall wellness.

Objectives:

  • Understand the whole-person wellness approach
  • Explore the role that employers have in driving wellness culture
  • Foster a culture of body positivity and preventive health
  • Identify actionable strategies for creating positive change

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Live: October 14
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Women's Health

Women have specific health recommendations and disease risks. Focusing on the importance of women’s health, you will learn about health topics for women during different stages of life and define common health conditions that effect women. Finally, you will learn healthier behaviors that may help manage, improve, and prevent disease

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Live: October 16
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Understanding Menopause

This presentation shines light on perimenopause, menopause, and life after menopause. The changes in the body and causes of menopause, and common symptoms associated with this life stage will be discussed. Treatment options and health considerations for post-menopausal women will also be explored

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Well-being Wednesdays

Date & Time
Session
 
Live: October 1
*Will be Available On-Demand
12:00 pm

Power in Pink

Knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer. In this webinar, we’ll discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of support networks.

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Wellness Wednesdays Playlist 

October 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Preparing for Menopause

Learn tips to embrace the change and stay healthy before, during, and after menopause.
 

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Financial Literacy Fridays

Date & Time
Sessions
 
Available On-Demand Starting October 10

Responding with Resilience: Ensuring Mental Health Support in Times of Crisis

Understand how catastrophes and emergencies impact employee mental health and overall organizational functioning.

Recognize the importance of psychological safety and learn methods to promote open, supportive communication in crises
Identify concrete actions to embed empathy, resilience, and proactive care into everyday workplace culture for sustained wellbeing

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October 24
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Financially Fit DC at Work: Benefits and Budgets

Open Enrollment is approaching—make smart choices to enhance your benefits and strengthen your financial strategy. Join our webinar to optimize your benefits, boost your cash flow, and plan your budget with confidence.

Objectives:

  • Gain Expert Insights about Credit & Debt
    DC Government Employees will learn from subject matter experts about developing budgets, leveraging benefits in budget plans, and elections to consider before open enrollment begins.
     
  • Interactive Q&A and Relevant Guidance
    Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live session, connect with subject matter experts, receive relevant guidance, and walk away with actionable strategies to maximize employee benefits, make the most of your budget, and improve cash flow.

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