We are thankful, grateful, honored and committed!
The Be Well at Work – Wellness team would like to thank you for your commitment to our programs and services over the course of the year. Though no one could have predicted the ever-changing events during the past 8 months, we are grateful for your courage and resilience.
Whether you participated in the UC Virtual Walks and moved together in community and solidarity with our Black staff and faculty, joined a virtual Cook Well Berkeley class from Kim Guess’ kitchen, or had the pleasure of moving to all your favorite tunes during the Mid-Morning Refresh; we honor you for your fortitude and all that you’ve done to support your well-being throughout the year.
In the New Year, the Be Well at Work – Wellness team, in collaboration with campus partners, will continue to support you every step of the way and remain committed to your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and occupational well-being. Be sure to check back in January for the new Faculty/Staff Workshops and Resources flyer.
We wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday season!
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The UC Diabetes Prevention Program is a campus-based small-group, one year healthy lifestyle program that uses a scientifically based approach developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you make important lifestyle changes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead one-hour sessions in which you’ll learn healthy habits that stick, while significantly reducing your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. This program begins January 2021.
If you think you could be at risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, register to attend an information session or contact Cori Evans at corievans@berkeley.edu for more information.
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Attend the last information session
to learn more:
Wednesday 12/9
12:10-1pm
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Dancing for Fun and Fitness
12:10-1pm | Online*
Instructor:
Nadia Qabazard
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Yoga for Tension and Stress Relief
12:10-1pm | Online*
Instructor:
Laurie Ferris
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WorkFit Online (RSF)
Free Virtual Classes
(click class names to register)
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*register using linked dates to receive Zoom link for each class |
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Recipe of the Month:
Make your friends and family feel special with a homemade holiday gift this year. It’s also a great way to save money! These flavorful and savory nuts can also be made with other nuts like almonds or cashews. Rosemary is an easy-to-grow herb, so if you don’t have your own plant, you probably have a neighbor who does! We even have several rosemary plants in the staff garden on campus. Find this recipe, along with plenty of other ideas, at Cook Well Berkeley under “Healthier Holiday Treats,” and see more info to the right for this year’s class.
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Healthier Holiday Treats
Tue, Dec.1 | 12:10-1pm
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD
Cookies, cakes, and candies, oh my! Stand out from the crowd with unique holiday treats this year and save money by making your own gifts.
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Group Cook-Alongs
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your colleagues? We offer a 1-hour virtual "cook-along" for work units and staff organizations by request. The format will be similar to the Kitchen Staples Cook-Along, but can be customized to your group's needs. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. (Minimum attendance: 10) |
Have a question about food or nutrition?
Submit your question through our Ask the Dietitian service. Note: Please do not send protected personal information or protected health information via unencrypted email, or when using this service.
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Isolation and Social Connection
After this unprecedented year, this holiday season may look different than years past with limits on travel, large group dinners, and other annual traditions. However, we can find ways to get creative and socialize virtually or socially distanced, to be able to connect with loved ones and continue to feed our social wellness. Social connection is a vital aspect of our well-being and as humans, we thrive in a sense of community. While we may be more physically apart, we can use resources around us to still feel connected to one another.
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Virtual Programs
Did you miss a class or maybe you had so much fun you want to take it again? Recordings of past cooking, dance, yoga workshops and webinars are available for you to revisit on our virtual programs page. |
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Faculty/Staff Flyer and Information
Fall Workshops and Programs
Registration made easy: you can click the image above to open the flyer, then click on the linked dates to register!
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