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February Employee Wellness Series

Welcome to DCHR's Employee Wellness Series which helps you go further.

Our wellness program offers a wide range of courses including fitness classes, mental health seminars, cooking demonstrations, and so much more.

These opportunities are available to all employees, regardless of title, position and grade.

February’s Health Observances are Heart Health and African American History Month

February is African American History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the hard-fought achievements, sacrifices, and contributions made by African Americans to every aspect of our country’s diverse cultural heritage. As we celebrate, African American History Month, it’s important to recognize American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in the nation.

Check out our list of FREE upcoming wellness activities to help you create a healthy lifestyle:

Therapeutic Tuesdays: Meditation Session

Starts February 7, 2023 | 11:30AM - 12:30PM

A meditation and breath practice for heart health is an effective tool for disease prevention and elevated experiences of mental and emotional well-being.

Studies from many institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health, meditation benefits heart health by “shifting” the body’s nervous system from ‘fight/flight’ to ‘rest/digest’, which in turn lowers blood pressure and heart rate, decreasing your risk for heart disease.

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Build a Routine! Occurs every Tuesday of February

Well Talk: Racial Injustice - Managing Racial Unrest and Stress

February 7, 2023 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM

The Nation has witnessed a barrage of racial injustices, many in real-time due to the accessibility of footage through traditional and social media platforms. The impacts of vicarious trauma and PTSD as a result of these occurrences often go unnoticed. We will provide techniques and interventions for processing and maintaining emotional wellness during times of stress and racial unrest.

Meeting ID: 257 573 864 308

Passcode: ehDnna

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Heart Health Webinar Series: A Heart Healthy Diet

February 9, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Join to learn the importance of movement and diet when it comes to maintaining a heart-healthy life!

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Build a Routine! Occurs 3 Thursdays of February

Heart Smart: Preventing and Managing Heart Disease

February 9, 2023 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Join the discussion on how and why heart disease develops and how you can identify your risk. Learn the tips on how heart disease can be prevented and managed with life changes.

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Therapeutic Tuesdays: Healing from Trauma in the African American Community

Starts February 14, 2023 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM

"Healing from Trauma In The Black Community", provides a safe space for attendees to process and heal from their experiences related to the impacts of slavery, gun violence, and ongoing racial injustice. We will discuss stigmas around therapy in the Black community, as well as patterns of abuse that are swept under the rug. Attendees can unpack difficult feelings while learning strategies to manage and heal.

Meeting ID:283 988 667 210

Passcode:c3PsXR

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Build a Routine! Occurs 3 Tuesdays of February

Meditation Class: Reduce Anxiety and Stress

February 15, 2023 | 11:30AM - 12:00PM

As a tribute to every employee – from the directors of the agencies to the hardest working clerical staff – 11:30 am 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.

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Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday

Spanish Class with Profesora Harrison and Nina Jones

February 15, 2023 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Enhance your language skills with elementary and intermediate level Spanish. Learn basic Spanish oral and written communication skills.

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Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday

It's Time for a Heart-to-Heart About your Heart’s Health

February 16, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

You only have one heart, which is why you want to take care of this little “motor” that gives your life. Unfortunately, heart disease is the primary cause of death in the United States for both men and women. The American Heart Association states that one person dies every 40 seconds due to an affliction related to the heart.

Meeting ID: 2557 116 2143

Password: dchr

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Heart Health Webinar Series: Mindful Eating

February 16, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Join to learn the importance of movement and diet when it comes to maintaining a heart healthy life!

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Build a Routine! Occurs 3 Thursdays of February

HeartMath Seminar

February 23, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Learn how to break through to greater levels of personal balance, creativity, insight, and health.

HeartMath is a system of simple and powerful self-regulation breathing techniques. They are easy to learn and designed to be used “at the moment,” whatever the situation, to self-regulate your emotions and behaviors to reduce stress, increase resilience and unlock natural, intuitive guidance for making more effective choices.

Meeting ID: 985 1788 9132

Passcode: 176621

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Heart Health Webinar Series: Moving for Heart Health

February 23, 2023 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Join to learn the importance of movement and diet when it comes to maintaining a heart-healthy life!

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Build a Routine! Occurs 3 Thursdays of February

Understanding Credit

February 24, 2023 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Join to learn how your credit score is calculated, the right way to dispute errors on your credit report, and more.

Check Out Additional February Wellness Resources

February 21: Tackling Loneliness Online Seminar Join Now

African-Americans and High Blood Pressure Learn More

February 3: National Wear Red Day Flyer Learn More

Take Steps to be Heart-Healthy Learn More

The Psychology of Heart-Healthy Behavior Learn More

Scale Back Weight Management Program Learn More

Heart Disease Learn More

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