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Faculty & Staff Yoga Class

Ustler Hall 162 Fletcher Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Join Kim Holton, Ph.D., instructional assistant professor for the Department of Health Education and Behavior, every Tuesday for a lunchtime yoga class! Classes are held Tuesday’s in the Ustler Hall Atrium from 12:15 to 1 p.m. They are open to all faculty and staff, and are appropriate for all levels of experience. No registration is […]

SafeTalk Training Course

uf Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

This free, half-day SafeTalk training is designed to help you recognize the signs when someone may be struggling with thoughts of suicide—and how to confidently and compassionately connect them to help. This evidence-based training will empower you to make a real difference in your workplace and community. This training will occur in person on Friday, May 2 from […]

Guided Nature Walk at Loblolly Park

Loblolly Woods Nature Park 3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Escape the hustle and bustle and reconnect with the great outdoors on our rejuvenating nature walk! Guided by Dr. Andreu, a UF professor and expert naturalist, this walk will not only offer a peaceful retreat but also an opportunity to learn about Florida’s diverse ecosystem and how to identify different species. Discover the incredible benefits of nature […]

Sound Bath Meditation – Jacksonville

Employee Wellness Center- Jacksonville 1910 N. Jefferson St, Jacksonville, FL, United States

Join Sophie and the Wellness team at 12 p.m. for a Free Sound Bath Meditation. This is an immersive listening experience where nothing is required of you! You may wish to lay down or sit upright on a mat or even sit in a chair. The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity for deep […]

Mental Health at Work and Beyond: A Panel Discussion

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

The purpose of this virtual panel discussion is to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and provide practical strategies and resources to support employees' mental well-being. By engaging mental health professionals in this conversation, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where employees can […]

Wellness University seminars: Pain management and blood health

Hilton UF Conference Center 1714 SW 34 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cracking the pain code: UF breakthroughs in relief Join experts from UF’s Center for Advanced Pain Therapeutics and Research and the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence as they share new discoveries in pain research and treatment. With over 50 million Americans affected by chronic pain, UF researchers are pioneering innovative […]

Free

The New Parent Puzzle: Managing Stress, Mental Health, and Maternal Well-Being

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

Becoming a new parent is a life-changing experience filled with joy and challenges. This webinar brings together experts to explore the intersection of parental stress, maternity, and mental health. Our distinguished panel features three-time Olympian, Olympic bronze medalist, and maternal mental health advocate Shannon Rowbury, filmmaker and mindfulness expert Mel Mah, and Dr. Karen R. […]

Sound Bath Meditation – Gainesville

Professional Park Room B118 Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Sophie and the GatorCare Wellness team at 12:30 p.m. for a Free Sound Bath Meditation. This is an immersive listening experience where nothing is required of you! You may wish to lay down or sit upright on a mat or even sit in a chair. The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity for […]

Focused ultrasound for essential tremor – Wellness University webinar

Zoom

Please join Dr. Justin D. Hilliard, a UF Health neurosurgeon, for a webinar discussing an incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with a movement disorder known as essential tremor. If you or someone you know has essential tremor, register to learn more about focused ultrasound and how it can help. Focused ultrasound, or FUS, is […]

Free

Women, Whole Health, and the Workplace: A Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

The month of May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month–and while individuals and organizations have made incredible progress to break down the stigma and shame that surrounds these topics, research shows there’s still more work to be done. In fact, women have twice the lifetime rates of depression and most anxiety […]

Leadership: Communicating Care Through a Mindful Employee Experience Strategy CALM

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

When an employee feels their well-being matters, research suggests that their job satisfaction increases while stress and burnout decreases. During this session, we will review three different tools that leaders can use to communicate care to their employees