February 2018    
     
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Building Communication and Connection is Back!
Join Heidi Weiker for this 8-week class

Building Communication and Connection in the Midst of Stress is a contemporary approach to managing stress and strain by taking care of your relationships in new ways. Discover powerful methods to improve response (vs reaction), diplomacy and respect, healthy connection, verbal and non-verbal communication, and more.  Walk away with new tips, tools and methods that you'll use immediately in your work and life.
Building Communication and Connection in the Midst of Stress
Tuesdays at Noon
Feb. 13 thru April 17 (No class March 20 or 27)
Mandel Center Room 108
Register Today

Get Your Workout at Your Desk
6-week Workstation Workout on Mondays

You don't need to go to the gym to get your strength workout. In Workstation Workout you will be led through a series of strength training exercises you can complete almost anywhere. Each class is 45 minutes or less.
Workstation Workout
Mondays at 12:45 PM
Feb. 19 thru March 26
School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge
Please register in advance.

Join Weight Watchers, Receive Gift
Free Starter Kit for those who join Feb. 5-23

CWRU Wellness offers a 50% Weight Watchers subsidy to faculty and staff. And now is a great time to join an on campus meeting. Not only will you receive the support and accountability of the leader and fellow participants, you'll receive a starter kit valued at over $70.
The kit includes:

  - Omelet Maker/egg poacher

  - Chopper

  - Steamer

  - Cookbook, and more

Learn more about the subsidy, the upcoming Inspire event and how to register on the Wellness Website. 
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Sign Up for Weight Loss Study
Looking for overweight adults with internet access
 
If you meet certain eligibility standards you might be chosen for a 12-week weight loss study conducted at CWRU. Participants will be compensated for study completion.
To check eligibility, visit the study website.
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Help Make Our Campus Safe
Question. Persuade. Refer
 
QPR is designed to increase one's ability to recognize suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and to refer the person who is at risk to a professional resource.
Wednesday, Feb. 7  1-2:30 pm
Nord Hall, Room 356 
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TIAA offers free webinars including this timely one on 
Feb. 21 at noon.

The tax overhaul signed into effect at the end of 2017 may impact you. Learn how these changes may affect your financial and estate planning going forward. Learn more about this offering and all the other February webinars on the Wellness Website.
Want More Wellness News?
Sign up for a bi-weekly Wellness Update

If you look forward to receiving this newsletter and can't wait to see what is next on the Wellness calendar, sign up for the biweekly Wellness Update. This short email comes every other week from our Wellness Champions, generally on Thursdays. It alerts you to upcoming programs and events, like seated massage, pop up wellness events, upcoming classes and more.
If you would like to receive the updates, please contact Mary Ann and write "I'd like the Wellness Updates" in the Subject line. Those who request will receive their first update on February 8th.
Contact:
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director
[email protected]  ~  216-368-5790

Mary Ann Dobbins, Wellness Coordinator 
[email protected]  ~ 216-368-5997