Wellness Learnings

CSUDH is committed to providing all staff, faculty, administrators, and student employees with on-going, professional development opportunities as well as health and wellness information as outlined in the Going Far Together Strategic Plan, consistent with the Thriving Educators and Culture of Care pillars.

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Building Resiliency

March 27, 2025
12pm-1pm

 

Virtual

Caroline Gutierrez -Kaiser Permanente

When life doesn't go as planned you find inner strength to bounce back. Give yourself a healthy boost and take a convenient online class. Join Kaiser Permanente to identify how stress affects both the body and the mind. You will have an opportunity to explore what resiliency means and create a realistic action plan to respond in a healthier way to everyday challenges.

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Kaiser Permanente Wellness Classes - In-person on campus

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Preparing Healthy Meals & Dining Out

February 6, 2025
11am-12pm

Innovation & Instruction Room 1300
 

In-Person

Caroline Gutierrez -Kaiser Permanente

Learn about practical tips, identify healthier options, and discover the health benefits of making the healthy choice the easy choice. 

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Finding More Margin in Your Day

April 10, 2025
10am-11am

LSU Room 328

In-Person

Caroline Gutierrez -Kaiser Permanente

Find time each day to relax and rejuvenate is important to your health. Get tips to lessen time stress, create healthier boundaries, and build more self-care and downtime into your day.RSVP today!
Sun Safety

June 5, 2025
11am-12pm

LSU Room 320

In-Person

Caroline Gutierrez -Kaiser Permanente

Most people are aware of the dangers of too much time in the sun. You will learn about ultraviolet rays and what you can do to prevent sun damage. You will also be able to identify the signs of heat-related illness and ways to cool down. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps toward avoiding heat related illness.RSVP today!

Thriving Thursday Webinars with Kaiser Permanente

Health and well-being are more than the absence of illness. Physical, mental, and spiritual health is important to be the best we can be each day. Join us as we mindfully practice strategies to achieve balance and improve our well-being.

Please be sure to check back for any new updates. 

Register here or scan QR below to register for Thriving Thursday webinars. After registering, you will receive a thank you email from Event-on-24 confirming your registration and information about joining the webinar. These webinar will be recorded by Kaiser Permanente and available for 90 days.

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Taking Care of YourSELF

January 16, 2025
12pm-1pm

VirtualSelf-care is essential for anyone seeking to live a more balanced life. In today's webinar you will focus on four ways to improve your SELF care: Sleep, Exercise, Love and Food. When practiced daily, these simple to follow SELF care strategies will support your improved health and well-being. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to lead a more balanced lifestyle.

Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH Meal Plan)

February 20, 2025
12pm-1pm

VirtualThe typical American meal plan has more salt than the body needs. In today's webinar, you will learn about high blood pressure, ways to decrease salt and identify heart healthy foods. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan using your strengths to improve your heart health.

Tai Chi Flow

March 20, 2025
12pm-1pm

VirtualOften called "meditation in motion," tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise that combines slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. You will learn about the benefits of tai chi (including mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility) and then practice a tai chi flow right at your workspace. This class will leave you calm and balanced while feeling recharged and ready to take on the rest of your day. (You will be most comfortable with some space around you and clothing that allows for movement.) 
Managing StressApril 17, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Uncontrolled stress can impact health and job performance. Today's webinar invites you to identify sources of stress, its effects on the mind and body, and how constantly activating the “fight or flight” response can lead to burnout and health problems. You will learn strategies to build resilience and you will be invited to create a personal stress reducing action plan to build healthy coping habits.

Emotional Well-BeingMay 15, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Emotions affect how you see yourself, the world and how you deal with stress. Emotions can also affect you physically. In today's webinar, you will learn strategies to help you tune into your emotions and identify self-care practices for managing your mood and stress in a positive way. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve your emotional well-being.

Food and MoodJune 19, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Moods can affect your eating habits and your eating habits can affect your mood. In today's webinar, you will learn strategies to tune into your body and mind and identify self-care practices that will bring more balance to the way you eat and your mood. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve your health and well-being.

Cultivating MindfulnessJuly 17, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

In a fast paced world, staying in the present moment is easier said than done. In today's webinar you will explore the definition of mindfulness, the benefits to being in the present moment, and how to build this skill of awareness. Throughout the webinar, you will have the opportunity to practice various mindfulness activities.

 Eat Well Live WellAugust 21, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Learning about the food we eat and how it affects the mind and body is an important step to better health. In today's webinar the most common truths and myths about eating well will be explored. You will learn tricks and tips for creating your own healthy eating action plan such as eating mindfully, creating a healthier plate or making healthy snack choices.

Strengthen and Stretch at Your DeskSeptember 18, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Even on the busiest of days, you can still enjoy the benefits of strengthening exercises. In this session, you will learn exercises that you can do at your desk or in your workspace to stretch your muscles, build strength, and reduce pain. You will leave with recommendations and resources for how to improve posture and incorporate movement into your workday.

Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby

October 16, 2025
12pm-1pm
VirtualThe first step to having a healthy baby is having a healthy pregnancy. In this webinar you will discover a holistic approach to staying healthy in both mind and body before, during, and after pregnancy. Managing stress, building your support system, fueling your body with healthy foods, and physical activity during pregnancy will be covered. You will also be invited to practice a guided meditation and create a realistic action plan to take steps toward staying healthy in both mind and body while pregnant.

The Power of Social Connections

November 20, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Explore the latest science that helps us understand the impact of social isolation and its connection to increased risk of chronic health conditions. Learn how 4 simple yet profound actions such as connecting, sharing, listening, and being of service can make a significant positive impact on your health. You will have an opportunity to take a closer look at your current social connections and at the end of our session create your personal action plan to help support your health and wellbeing.

Find Your Joy

December 18, 2025
12pm-1pm
VirtualDiscover how positive psychology and practical strategies can nurture your own happiness. You will learn concepts and evidence-based practices such as kindness, empathy, gratitude, and awe that foster social and emotional well-being. You will also be invited to create a realistic action plan to cultivate joy.

Activate Your Healthy Mind-healthy Body Webinar Series with Kaiser Permanente

Join KP's health education professionals to focus on your mind-body health. 

Register here or scan QR below to register the Mind-Healthy Body webinars. After registering, you will receive a thank you email from Event-on-24 confirming your registration and information about joining the webinar. These webinar will be recorded by Kaiser Permanente and available for 90 days.

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Body Harmony: Embrace and Thrive

January 27, 2025
12pm-1pm

VirtualThis workshop goes beyond dieting and calorie counting, focusing on sustainable habits, mindful eating, and embracing a positive relationship with your body. Participants will also be invited to create a realistic action plan to embrace their body and thrive!

Keeping Your Heart Strong

February 24, 2025
12pm-1pm

Virtual

The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. In today's webinar, you will learn about heart disease and identify associated risk factors. The Mediterranean and plant based meal plans will be highlighted in relationship to keeping your heart healthy. You will be invited to create a realistic heart-healthy action plan, using your personal strengths to keep your heart healthy for life.

The Power of Food

March 24, 2025
12pm-1pm

VirtualLearning about the food we eat and how it affects the mind and body is an important step to better health. In today's webinar the most common truths and myths about eating well will be explored. You will learn tricks and tips for creating your own healthy eating action plan such as eating mindfully, creating a healthier plate or making healthy snack choices.
Staying Healthy as a FamilyApril 21, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

As we progress through different stages of life, we discover that health needs change. In today's webinar, you will navigate common health concerns, review screenings and identify strategies to keep every member of your family healthy. You will learn ways to keep health on your mind and practice self-care. You will also be invited to create a realistic action plan to keep your family healthy.

Finding Calm in the Chaos: Skills for Everyday LifeMay 19, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Uncontrolled stress can impact health and job performance. Today's webinar invites you to identify sources of stress, its effects on the mind and body, and how constantly activating the “fight or flight” response can lead to burnout and health problems. You will learn strategies to build resilience and you will be invited to create a personal stress reducing action plan to build healthy coping habits.

The Men's Health Playbook: Tips for a Healthier LifeJune 23, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Preventative care includes simple but important choices every man can make for himself and his family to live a longer and healthier life. In today's webinar, you will explore what makes men’s health unique, identify strategies to maintain up to date screenings and discover self-care tools. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.

Mini MovesJuly 7, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Today's webinar will share practical ways to get moving to improve your overall physical health and wellbeing - as well as address some health conditions. You will be able to participate in fun activities while learning practical ways to move more, your way, for better health.

Activate Series Cardio BoostJuly 28, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

This class will wake you up and get you moving! You will learn about the health benefits of cardio, and then we will put them into practice with an upbeat workout, finishing with simple stretches. This session is sure to boost your energy and mood, leaving you ready to take on the day. You will receive recommendations and resources for how to incorporate more movement into your workday. (Please make sure you have space around you to move safely.)

Grocery Savvy: Mastering Smart Shopping & Label ReadingAugust 25, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Planning is key to successful grocery shopping. In today's webinar you will explore ways to shop smarter to meet your health needs and learn to read food labels to make healthy choices. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.

Renew & Recharge: Navigating BurnoutSeptember 29, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Finding a healthy pace at work and at home is more important than ever to avoid burnout. Discover how workplace culture, connection, practicing compassion and taking small steps to practice self care can reduce burnout and help increase motivation, feel purposeful, passion-driven and engaged.

Empowered Health: A Focus on Women's Wellbeing

October 27, 2025
12pm-1pm
VirtualPreventative care includes simple but important choices every woman can make for herself and her family to live a longer and healthier life. In today's webinar, you will explore preventative steps that women can take to enjoy good health. Risk factors and screening recommendations specific to women will be reviewed. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.

Eat with Intention: Discovering Mindful Eating Practices

November 17, 2025
12pm-1pm
Virtual

Moods can affect your eating habits and your eating habits can affect your mood. In today's webinar, you will learn strategies to tune into your body and mind and identify self-care practices that will bring more balance to the way you eat and your mood. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve your health and well-being.

Goodnight, You!

December 15, 2025
12pm-1pm
VirtualNew research is helping us understand the connection between quality sleep and overall health and well-being. In today's webinar, you will learn simple and effective tools to improve your ability to rest, relax, and sleep. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve overall sleep.