Greetings!
May this month bring you sunshine and warmth and the motivation to focus on your health. Emotional, physical, and spiritual health are all part of our fitness. Sometimes we need to focus on one area more than others for various reasons. MWR Battle Creek is spotlighting both Strong B.A.N.D.S. and Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you find something that interests you.
We have all experienced loss over the past year, every single one of us. This journey is not meant to be experienced alone. What worked to keep us connected previously may work anymore and we may have to try new things.
This is your challenge: Reach out to a friend, family member (spouses and children too), or co-worker you haven’t been able to talk very much recently. Maybe you never were the person to ask someone how they are doing or feeling. Maybe all you need to do is listen. Challenge accepted.
As always...Stay safe
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MWR Lunch & Learn Series May 14th
Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping
With Jenny Opdycke from SWMI Health Matters
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Join MWR on Friday, May 14th from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EST for the Presentation Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping which is part of the MWR Lunch & Learn Series being offered during Mental Health Awareness Month. Tapping is an easy to learn, easy to use set of tools and perspectives that gives us the power to gently (and often quickly) change our brain for deep healing, learning, and growth. EFT is an alternative therapy for physical and emotional pain, as well as anxiety, depression, stress and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).
Topics Covered:
· Calming yourself
· Relieve stress & anxiety
· Relieve physical pain
Join us May 14th through the following links or call-in number:
Call In: 410-874-6300 or DSN: 312-874-6300 Access: 395692872
Questions or additional information, feel free to contact Lisa Grenon at
No official DLA or Department of Defense endorsement is implied
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MWR Lunch & Learn Series May 20th
Health & Energy Acupuncture
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Outdoor Fitness Classes
Combining Fresh Air and Fitness
We have talked about our Outdoor Fitness Classes, but it is getting warmer and wanted to remind you.
MWR’s Fitness Center Trainers are offering Outdoor Fitness Classes to help you social distance while exercising. Classes will be held in the gazebo courtyard and meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM (weather permitting).
The hour-long classes will begin with warm-up at the beginning and a stretch at the end.
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Sole Survivor Update for May 12, 2021 |
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Seven survivors remain.
Seven survivors remain. Three Beginners, Three Intermediate, and One Advanced. This week’s total is 338,680 steps. Leaving the Sole Survivors with a “running” total of 2,250,449 Steps. Keep up the great work!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, join MWR in raising awareness and reducing the stigma on mental health. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United State among people ages 15-44. Depression ranks among the top 3 workplace issues in the US, along with family crisis and stress. People who have been through trauma are 3x more likely to experience depression.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming and it’s totally normal to worry. Sometimes, worry can grow into anxiety, which can affect your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. You are not alone, about 40 million adults currently have an anxiety disorder in the US.
If depression and/or anxiety starts to get in the way of living your life, there are many resources for help.
Credible Mind has resources on Mental Health, Emotional Health, Anxiety & Depression, Positive Psychology, Well-being at Work, and much more. With this link or QR code (scan to your phone) you can browse over 230 topics for your well-being: https://summitpointe.crediblemind.com/
I have attached the Credible Mind QR code-it will take people right to the site if they scan it on their phone. Not sure how you want to break this down, if you think it is enough for the next 3 Wellness Wednesdays.
Summit Pointe continues to be available for mental health and substance use services primarily via telephone/tele-health services. Crisis Services and Recovery Coaches remain available 24/7. 24 hour Crisis Line: 1-800-632-5449/ Urgent Care/Recovery Coaches: 269-441-6060
Gryphon Place has a help line for anyone experiencing a crisis, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling overwhelmed, a panic attack, depression call 269-381-HELP (4357) or you can call 211 for other needed resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line if you are in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis or concerned about someone who might be call 1-800-273-8255 Veterans push 1, all others remain on the line.
Contact Lisa Grenon, LMSW MWR Family Programs Manager at 269-961-4051 or lisa.grenon@dla.mil for support, resources, referrals for EAP or any other assistance.
Mental Health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. Recovery is possible.
Head Space-Text mentalhealth (all one word) to 888111 and get one month free. This app is amazing and can really help relieve anxiety, stress, problems sleeping, ease pain, and many other things.
Meditation for:
· Relieving Stress
· Healthful Sleep
· Relaxation & Wellness
· Successful Surgery
· Healing Trauma
· Ease Pain
· Anxiety & Panic
· Healthy Weight & Body Image
· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
· Procrastination
· Concentration, Focus & Learning
Self-care to Reduce Stress
Writing/Journaling
Meditation/Yoga
Massage
Gardening
Exercise
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May 7: All In Bee Club Group, Special Guest Kyle LeRoux Returns
May 14: Lunch & Learn: Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping
May 20: Fitness Center Lunch & Learn: Health and Energy Acupuncture
June 1: Cornhole Tournament
June 11: Family Programs Lunch & Learn: Identifying PTS & Available Treatments
July 20: Gravity Challenge Day
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74 Washington Avenue North
Battle Creek, Michigan 49037
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MWR’s Lunch & Learn Series can be found at: MWR Videos
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