Well Aware Wellness Toolbox
More than ever, it is essential that our wellness "toolbox" be filled with everything we need to make our mental and physical health a priority. This page is filled with tools you can use as you continue to prioritize your health and wellness during our return to school and office work locations. Do you have suggestions for additional resources? Email your ideas to Well Aware.
| Well Aware Virtual Exercise Schedule |
Free classes for MCPS employees including Mindfulness, Zumba, Stretch and Tone |
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A live stream and video library with webinars, workshops, demos and fitness classes in real time and recording. Click here to join. Password mcpsmd#1 |
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Convenient yoga classes specifically for MCPS employees (recorded weekly) |
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Professional, confidential counseling to you and eligible family members on a variety of life issues
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MCPS EAP/Well Aware Connection
September: Suicide Prevention Month |
National Institute of Mental Health |
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Take a few minutes out of your professional day to give our wellness programs a try! Sample some of the classes that Well Aware hosts throughout the year, as well as prioritize your health and wellness! Click here for the class schedule, links, and class descriptions. |
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Mindfulness |
Mindful Moments Videos: Mindful tools from MCPS to help you manage anxiety and stress |
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Cooking Demonstrations |
View and cook along with Well Aware Cooking Demonstrations. Simple Healthy Snacks & Pantry Makeover Recipe Upcoming: Fun Fall Foods: 9/28/2023 5pm Dried Fruit in the Fall and Winter: 10/24/2023 5pm Winter Warmers: 11/30/2023 5pm |
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Convenient resources from health coaching, and behavior change classes for Cigna members. |
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Self-care apps at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members |
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Mental health supports for Kaiser Permanente members |
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Sleep education from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
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Educational information from nutrition.gov on making better beverage choices |
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CDC recommendations for protecting yourself and others from Covid-19 |
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Easy, healthy, and fun lunch ideas |
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Ideas to help you identify your values and determine a strategy to fit self-care into your day |
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| Resources with Links for MCPS Staff |
Physical activity, stress mamagement, healthy nutrition, and covid links for MCPS staff |
| Resources as a Presentation |
Physical activity, stress mamagement, healthy nutrition, and covid links for MCPS staff (presentation form) Watch the presentation in a video from Lisa Cooperstein, Wellness Coordinator. |
