Summer 2023 Wellness Challenge |
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Total Wellness Challenge
Starts July 10th
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mhr2umkc
Wellness is the active, lifelong process of becoming aware of the different dimensions of your health and well-being and identifying dimensions that may need more attention.
While it is always a good thing to practice healthy lifestyle habits like working out regularly and eating well, there is so much more to total wellness.
This wellness challenge is focused on helping you discover what it means to be well in all aspects of life.
During the six-week campaign, you will be encouraged to be more mindful of each dimension of wellness
To complete the challenge and be entered into a drawing, return the completed form to Nicole Berosek at nberosek@pphd.ne.gov by August 23, 2023.
Contact Nicole at nberosek@pphd.ne.gov if you have questions.
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July 13th at 2 pm MT via ZOOM & In-person (Panhandle Coop
(Training Center, 401 S Beltline Hwy W, Suite #7 )
The ZOOM link is found here.
Join us on July 13th while Jessica provides us with information regarding conflict management in the workplace and Dan, from OSHA, will also provide updates regarding worksite conflict.
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Fall Safety and Wellness Conference
Register Today!!
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- Date: September 21, 2023
- Location: Gering Civic Center
- Registration: 8:30 am
- Conference: 9 am - 3:30 pm
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Registration for the conference is here.
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The Leading Light Award honors an employee's inspiring wellness & safety at their worksite. There is no cost to nominate someone and they will receive recognition at the Annual Safety and Wellness Conference on September 21, 2023, at the Gering Civic Center.
Please complete the nomination form by June 1, 2023. Click here to access the form. |
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Spending time outside in the sun is always fun, but remember the safety tips below before you head out the door!
- Wear sunscreen every day, in all weather and in every season. It should be a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or say "broad-spectrum" on the label. Put it on at least 15 minutes before going outside and use 1 ounce.
- Reapply sunscreen at least every 80 minutes, or more often if you're sweating or swimming.
- Wear sunglasses with total UV protection.
- Wear wide-brimmed hats, and long-sleeved shirts and pants.
- Avoid being out in the sun as much as possible from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Choose contact lenses that offer UV protection.
- Protect your child's skin and practice those habits together.
- Carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.
- Choose water over sugary drinks.
- Make sure your kids are getting enough water too!
Sources: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun-safety-tips#:~:text=9%20Ways%20to%20Protect%20Your%20Skin,-Wear%20sunscreen%20every&text=Put%20it%20on%20at%20least,long%2Dsleeved%20shirts%20and%20pants; https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html
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Family Health & Fitness Day |
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Exercise is important for your family: it can lower heart risks, controls weight, and helps kids do better in school.
Below are six ideas for family fitness:
- Make time to play - set aside 30 minutes three times a week to do fun exercises with your kids.
- Walk or bicycle everywhere you can - use muscle power to get to the grocery store, library, or event.
- Plan active family gatherings - serve up family fitness for a fun day at the park.
- Sing and dance while you clean - set aside time for household chores and do them together as a family.
- Play in the yard - enjoy seasonal yard work together.
- Schedule it - set an alarm on your phone or schedule a family event on your calendar.
Sources: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active; https://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/move/family-fitness-ideas
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Men’s Health Week was created by the U.S. Congress in 1994 to boost awareness of men’s health and ways to improve it. It’s a good time for men to contemplate their vigor, fitness, and overall health—and then do something about it. It’s never too late to improve your health, no matter how old you are or what your current health status is.
Here are five things to do to improve your health:
- Get moving!!
- Get checked for colorectal cancer.
- Know your blood pressure.
- Cut back on sodium in your diet.
- Don't ignore the warning signs.
It is always a good idea to reach out to your doctor if you have questions regarding your health!
Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/5-tips-for-celebrating-mens-health-week-201206144885
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National Safety Month is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free from any danger. It is a time to reflect on the working conditions around the country and how we can create a safer environment for those who work hard. Employers who show they care about the safety of their employees see improved morale, increased productivity, lower costs, and fewer injuries.
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Quitting tobacco is hard - you know that. It is common for people to try to quit several times before they finally do. But with each time you try, you learn more about what works for you and eventually, you can succeed. Only you can decide when you are ready to quit. But once you've made the decision, the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline can help you be successful.
Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Quit coaches are ready to help you at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Free Quitline services are available 24/7, in over 200 languages and Spanish-speaking residents can call, 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569). For qualified callers, a free supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can be mailed directly to your home.
Web-based Coaching
Don't want to call? That is ok, a web-based option is also available. After enrolling on the QuitNow website, a coach can be reached via the chat link to provide support when you need it.
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Many workers drive or ride in a vehicle as part of their jobs, and crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the US.
Alarmingly, seatbelt use in the Panhandle is 59.4%.
- 15.8% lower than the state rate
- 27.6% lower than the US rate.
There was 1,468 motor vehicle crashes in the Panhandle in 2019, resulting in 611 injured individuals and 21 deaths.
Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.
Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
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Flu Shots, Health Screenings, and COVID Vaccinations |
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Ensure your employees are healthy all year long, schedule onsite services today! |
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Basecamp
2023 Council Promotional Calendar is now on Basecamp! Click HERE to visit the Worksite Wellness Basecamp.
Interested in receiving additional Worksite Wellness information? You can find all the Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council (PWWC) documents and information on Basecamp. Check out our video to learn more about Basecamp: https://www.powtoon.com/c/b2ubYtnQ8bx/1/m. If you have questions or comments, please reach out by emailing nberosek@pphd.org.
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Current Educational Offerings |
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Motivational Interviewing 2 |
May 31st from 10 - 3:30 pm
Gering Civic Center
We weren’t all born knowing how to communicate in the most effective ways. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a facilitative approach to conversations to support individuals in exploring and resolving ambivalence and meet their goals. MI provides tools to have more impactful conversations to support positive change and growth.
MI Training Objectives include:
- Explain the meaning of the MI Spirit and general coaching approach to communication
- Ability to utilize key Motivational Interviewing Processes
- Improved ability to engage with intention
Improved ability to engage and empower others in conversations when any behavior change is needed.
Contact Cheri at cfarris@pphd.ne.gov to learn more.
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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) |
Join us on Tuesdays starting August 1st and ending August 29th from 12-1 pm via ZOOM to participate in WRAP.
Register for the training here.
A Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a simple and powerful process for creating the life and wellness you want. With WRAP, you can:
- Discover simple, safe, and effective tools to create and maintain wellness
- Develop a daily plan to stay on track with your life and wellness goals
- Identify what throws you off track and develop a plan to keep moving forward
- Gain support and stay in control even in a crisis
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QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer). |
Join us this summer for QPR by registering for the training here.
QPR, like CPR, can be a lifesaver. QPR training helps participants recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. QPR empowers anyone with the tools and skills to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. It is an innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid |
June 1st from 9 - 3 pm via ZOOM
*note, we must have at least 5 participants to offer this training.
Length: 2 hours of online pre-work and 6 hours of in-person or virtual instruction
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
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PPHD Program & Educational Opportunities |
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Financial Wellness:
Living Financially Well
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Target Audience: Worksites and Schools
Length: 55 minutes
Cost: FREE!
Living Financially Well provides information on:
- Thought Barriers to Financial Wellness
- Essential 1: Budgeting
We have 3 primary outcomes:
- Consider thoughts that might be preventing your personal financial wellness.
- Evaluate a method for changing those thoughts.
- Create a plan to change those thoughts to improve your financial wellness
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COMET (Changing our mental & emotional trajectory) |
Target Audience: Worksites and Schools
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: FREE!
This training suggests five questions and statements to help you start a conversation with someone who might be dealing with a mental health issue. The questions are written to feel natural and to give you an entry point into the "trajectory" of the situation.
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Target Audience: Worksites and Schools
Length: 5 - hours, but can be customizable
Cost: FREE!
Mental Health Matters is a focused training dealing with several aspects of mental health, such as de-escalation, stress management, WRAP (wellness recovery action plan), resiliency, and coping.
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Target Audience: Schools
Length: Customizable
Cost: FREE!
Classroom WISE offers evidence-based strategies to promote student mental health and support students with mental health challenges. Skills are based on the scientific literature on school climate, mental health literacy, social-emotional learning, and school-based interventions for mental health problems.
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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) |
Target Audience: Worksites and Schools
Length: Customizable, but 2-hour minimum
Cost: FREE!
A Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a simple and powerful process for creating the life and wellness you want. With WRAP, you can:
- Discover simple, safe, and effective tools to create and maintain wellness
- Develop a daily plan to stay on track with your life and wellness goals
- Identify what throws you off track and develop a plan to keep moving forward
- Gain support and stay in control even in a crisis
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) |
Target Audience: Worksites and Schools
Length: 8-hours
Cost: FREE!
PFA is a supportive behavioral intervention for use in the immediate aftermath of disasters and other traumatic events, and is an evidence-informed approach to assist individuals in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.
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QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: 60-75 minutes
Cost: FREE!
QPR, like CPR, can be a lifesaver. QPR training helps participants recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. QPR empowers anyone with the tools and skills to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. It is an innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
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Target Audience: School
Length: Year-long school-based program
Cost: FREE!
Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors.
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Target Audience: School or Worksites
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: FREE!
A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to inspire others to find hope and stay alive. My Ascension is a feature-length documentary that chronicles Benoit’s inspiring journey and the quest to walk again as she worked to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid |
Target Audience: Adults working with youth
Length: 2 hours of online pre-work and 6 hours of in-person or virtual instruction
Cost: FREE
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
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How to Talk with Young People About Vaping |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: FREE!
Becoming a trusted adult requires skill development and practice. At this workshop, participants will get both: learning the keys to being a trusted adult and applying that approach to conversations with the youth in their life. You will be able to use trusted adult principles to have conversations with youth about electronic nicotine devices, e-cigarettes, and vaping.
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Addiction Training: Tobacco and Opioids |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: Customizable
Cost: FREE!
Learn more regarding opioids & tobacco and how they impact your worksite/school, plus prevention and treatment options. This customizable training is great for worksites and school lunch & learns or in-service days.
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Stress Management & De-escalation Trainings |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: Customizable
Cost: FREE!
This training is a great opportunity for employees to learn more regarding stress management reduction techniques, coping, and self-care. Plus, different de-escalation phases and techniques.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: Customizable
Cost: FREE for PWWC Groups
We weren’t all born knowing how to communicate in the most effective ways. MI provides tools to have more impactful conversations to support positive change and growth.
MI Training Objectives include:
- Explain the meaning of the MI Spirit and general coaching approach to communication
- Ability to utilize key Motivational Interviewing Processes
- Improved ability to engage and empower others in conversations when any behavior change is needed
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Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: Customizable
Cost: FREE!
Let us help you educate your employees regarding the importance of highway safety and strategies to keep employees safe.
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Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: Varies depending on the organization or school need
Cost: $35 per person + mileage
CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
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Diversity and Inclusion Introductory Training |
Target Audience: School and Worksites
Length: 1 hour, but can be customized
Cost: FREE!
This customizable training provides information regarding the following topics:
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Discover Diversity Within
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Honor Diversity Within & Around
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Roll With Resilience in the Face of Diversity
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National Diabetes Prevention Program |
Target Audience: School, Worksites, Panhandle Residents
Length: 12- month program that meets 1 hour weekly for 6 months, then every other week for 6 months
Cost: FREE!
- Learn healthy eating, being active as a way of Life, and how to tip the calorie balance
- Develop skills to combat negative thought patterns defeating “stinking thinking"
- Coaching with Individualized weekly action planning to increase positive health choices
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Living Well, Living Well with Diabetes, and Living Well with Chronic Pain |
Target Audience: School, Worksites, Panhandle Residents
Length: 6- week workshop meeting for 2 hours each week OR 6-week telephone workshop meeting for 1 hour each week
Cost: FREE!
- Tailored to those who are living with ongoing health conditions or caring for someone with ongoing health conditions to empower individuals to take control of their lives and health
- Discover strategies to deal with pain, fatigue, stress, and difficulty sleeping
- Explore how to communicate more effectively with family, friends, and healthcare providers
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Nicole Berosek
nberosek@pphd.org
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