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Focused ultrasound for essential tremor – Wellness University webinar
ZoomPlease 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 […]
Women, Whole Health, and the Workplace: A Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe 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 […]
From Cravings to Control: How to Stop Emotional Eating in Its Tracks
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesEmotional eating is a natural response to stress, cravings, and external cues, but it doesn’t have to control your relationship with food. In this webinar, we’ll have a conversation about emotional eating and share strategies to manage those situations in a way that supports your well-being. Walk away with practical tools to respond to emotional […]
Communicating Employee Care Through Mindfulness
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesWhen 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
Art & Mindfulness
Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesThe Harn Museum of Art and the UF Mindfulness team have collaborated to offer an in-person program at the museum. This series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge. Forty-five minutes of guided meditation is followed by […]
Discover Calm Health: Women’s Well-Being
ZoomThis session offers a hands-on exploration of the Calm Health app, helping women discover practical tools for balance and strength. Through guided, in-app experiences, participants will reflect, engage, and walk away with personalized strategies to support their well-being. Register
It’s all about the Food: Living Well with Diabetes
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThis webinar is designed to help individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes understand how food choices affect blood sugar levels. Participants will learn practical strategies for meal planning, portion control, and reading food labels to support better blood glucose management and overall well-being.
Journaling for Mental Health
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJournaling is a powerful tool for maintaining good mental health—helping to manage stress, track personal growth and identify patterns in behavior. Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agent Samantha Kennedy to learn how to get started.
How to Create Work-Life Balance
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesWork and rest are often in constant competition, but they don’t have to be. In this interactive session, participants will explore work-life balance from a birds-eye view. In addition to building awareness, participants will create an action plan that leverages the power of deliberate rest to bring out their best at work.
Enhance your workspace with ergonomics
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesEstablishing good office ergonomics can help enhance the quality of our work while maintaining our well-being. Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey to learn how to create a comfortable workstation to help reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity.
Gardening with Native Plants
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesGardening is a great way to improve physical fitness, foster creativity and nurture your mental health. Join UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent Amanda Marek to discover the benefits of gardening with native plants and how to get started.
Introduction to Mindfulness
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary MacMichael and Patrick Zayas as they teach you how to cultivate awareness, manage stress and improve well-being by integrating mindfulness into your daily routine.