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In This Issue
New! On-line
Programming
SelfHelpWorks is an  on-line, cognitive behavioral training program designed to help participants reach goals in areas such as nutrition, stress management, smoke cessation, diabetes management and more.
Log-on information will be available later this month on the Wellness website!
Coming in Feb
 
Health Trails, a 12-week team fitness competition.
 Program kicks off on Feb 15.
Looks for registration information in the February newsletter.
 
Bronze Medal Winner!
The CWRU Wellness Program was recently awarded the 2015 Healthy Worksite Bronze Medal. This award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs.
Happy New Year!
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Healthy greetings for the New Year from the Wellness Team! We are starting the year with PLENTY of opportunities for you and your co-workers to improve your health and well-being this year.
In this newsletter, you will have the chance to register for some of our on-site classes. Don't miss the new on-line options available later this month - for those who either find it hard to get away during the day, or prefer completing programs at their own pace and location.
S.M.A.R.T 2.0
For those who completed SMART 1.0, this 8-week class offers an even deeper dive into stress resilience training.

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
1/13 through 3/2
Crawford Hall Room 09A
Register Now!
Financial Wellness 101
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Join Bill Mahnic, Associate Professor of Banking and Finance, for this 8 session class designed to help you better manage your personal finances now and in the future.

Tuesdays at Noon
Tinkham Veale University Center Sr Classroom
1/12, 1/19, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/15 & 3/29
                     Register for Tuesdays
         OR
Thursdays at Noon
Thwing Center Ballroom
1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/17 & 3/31
Nutrition For Health and Well-being
Join our Nutrition Faculty for an 8-week series covering a wide range of nutrition concepts and practices. Get a jump on better health in 2016.

Thursdays at Noon
1/21 thru 3/17 ( no class on 3/10)
School of Nursing First Floor Lounge 
( 2/11 class in Dental School Food Lab)
Mindfulness
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In this series of 8 interactive workshops you will learn the practice of mindfulness to improve your ability to focus.

Thursdays at 12:30 PM
1/14 thru 3/17 ( no class on 2/11 or 3/10)
Millis Hall Room 123
Workstation Workout
During this 6-week class, the group will learn a workout that participants can complete on their own during the week. Each class will increase in intensity, but none will take longer than 45 minutes.

Wednesdays at 12:30 PM
1/20 thru 2/24
Millis Hall Room 123
Register Now!
Meditation

meditating_old_temple.jpg Reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, and improve general wellness with regular Meditation.
(Now 8 weeks - we combined Med 1 and Med 2)

Mondays at 12:30 PM

1/25 thru 3/21 
Thwing, Bellflower Lounge (2nd floor, no elevator access) 
Beat the Winter Blues!
Check out this easy to read Huffington Post article about staying positive during this challenging season.