This webinar examines the debate over whether video games are helpful or harmful. It highlights common concerns such as excessive screen time and potential behavioral effects, while also exploring research-supported benefits like problem-solving skills, social connection, and stress relief. The session emphasizes that the impact of video games depends on factors such as content, time spent playing, and individual differences, encouraging a balanced and informed approach rather than viewing gaming as entirely positive or negative.
What are processed foods. The difference between processed and ultra-processed foods, and why it matters.
This webinar offers practical, easy -to-apply strategies to help you maintain energy, focus, and balance during the summer months, whether you’re working or studying. Learn how small daily habits – like setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, and staying physically active, can prevent burnout and support long term productivity.
Are you thinking about cutting back on smoking or vaping but feel overwhelmed by cravings? This webinar explores how mindfulness—the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment—can be a powerful tool for change. Instead of fighting urges with willpower alone, learn how to “ride the wave” of cravings and understand the triggers that lead you to reach for your device.
Challenging conversations are those that make you uncomfortable, ones that you hesitate to initiate, or ones in which you worry about the outcome. People often avoid these conversations out of fear of being made fun of, fear of retaliation, fear that we don’t have the right to speak up, fear that you might become emotional or cry, and past negative experiences. Join us as we discuss tips that will empower you to start these conversations, stay in the conversation, and build connection through the conflict.
Regular journal writing is beneficial in many ways. It can be used as a stress reducer because it allows the person to vent frustrations without the fear of being judged. It is known for reducing depression and anxiety and emotional regulation. It can also be used to stir the creative juices and promote organize thoughts. It is also good for personal growth and self-awareness. It gives the person a sense of accomplishment and motivates change and productivity.
Are you struggling to fulfill the role of being a parent? Please join for a brief webinar exploring the pressures of modern-day parenting. The discussion will tackle questions such as how to manage your child’s screen time, what to do about cyberbullying, and is online addiction real? Further, how do we navigate these difficult issues for our children while we are simultaneously attempting to manage our own work stress, financial strain, and high societal expectations in a world that seems to move faster and faster while we stay on the go trying to catch up? Please know you are not alone. Join the live webinar or listen to the recording when you have time.
Need to learn some tips on how to keep your houseplants healthy and thriving? We will provide some simple and practical ideas to give you a green thumb.
As we enter February—a month often associated with love and connection—it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of healthy relationships in our lives. Whether personal or professional, the quality of our relationships plays a vital role in our overall well-being, and Cathy will be presenting additional information on this important topic
Virtually everyone has experienced stress at one time or another—a feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. But did you know that stress can affect your body—especially your heart? Join us to learn more as well as strategies to keep your stress level down and heart healthy.
The New Year brings about resolutions and a desire to develop new habits and routines. This webinar will provide you with a synopsis of how to get started with setting goals for doing a digital detox and or resetting yourself by using social media in a more mindful manner. Why not use technology to frame your use of technology?
What is inflammation? – Common Causes -How to reduce inflammation naturally
Learn some simple techniques to help combat your procrastination tendencies.
Why do we care about posture? How do I know if my posture is correct? As well as some tips to help correct posture to reduce discomfort and muscle tension.
We will discuss behavioral changes that can instantly promote better sleep quality, that can be done immediately, which may sustain the desired quality of sleep a person would like to experience.
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for American men and women. We all could probably benefit from making our diet a little more heart healthy. In this webinar we will discuss simple changes to our diet we can make to protect our hearts.
We will explore safer ways to ask for help when we need it.
This webinar will highlight the everyday lifestyle habits you can focus on to help give your immune system stay strong
Most of the time when we are trying to raise our young children, they may not follow the rules and may not like it when they try to correct them. But what if their resistance is not just normal child misbehavior but something more serious?
Learn about the tests available in a basic wellness panel and what out of range results might mean.
We will discuss: the risks or struggles that a lack of connection could cause, what are positive connections one can develop, nurture and maintain. We cannot do this alone, together we are much stronger.
Learn how to identify your triggers, and tips for controlling your anger.
When it comes to our wellbeing, plants can have a positive impact on us both physically and mentally. A few examples include helping reduce stress and boosting mood. In this webinar we’ll learn more about the benefits that come with having plants as well as giving you a starting point in which plants can be most helpful.
There are many times in our lives when we make small bets for fun such as when we make brackets for March Madness or play fantasy football with our friends. But what happens if our wagers become larger and larger and suddenly our money becomes smaller and smaller?
Techniques to assist you with tackling cravings, whether they be nicotine, sugar, etc.
The Vagus Nerve is a part of your parasympathic nervous system, or the “rest and digest” part of your nervous system and helps your body recover after periods of stress to a more peaceful, calm state. So, as you can imagine, understanding how this system works can benefit us in terms of managing stress and anxiety and helping to body more into a more calm and peaceful state. Activating the Vagus Nerve can be accomplished by breathing techniques, that we will explore during this webinar.
Overall good health & ‘being healthy’ are very important, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Everyone’s beginning looks different, and everyone’s version of healthy is also different. We will discuss small changes that you can make to take the steps to an overall healthier YOU in your exercise/movement, some ideas for your nutrition and also a little surprise mental time management component.
Most of the time when our children graduate high school, we think they will go to college, go to work, or join the military. But what happens if they begin to struggle with depression, anxiety, or substance abuse? How can you help them as a parent without making their struggles worse?
New to exercise and you don’t know where to start? Learn about the balance and fundamentals of building a workout routine for beginners. We’ll talk about the do’s, the don’ts and what to know to have you feeling more comfortable and confident when starting your exercise routine.
Separation and Divorce is heartbreaking to all involved. It is similar to a death, but some would say it is worse than death because the relationship continues in one form or fashion. While death though also heartbreaking, there is closure, and the only relationship is in the memories.. Like grieving the death of a loved one, most people grieve the loss of a marriage and go through the same stages of grief. In this discussion I will give examples of stages of grief and what may be expected when there is a separation or divorce. I will also give examples of coping mechanisms to maneuver through this difficult time and to recover in hopes of maintaining a sense of peace.
Intuitive eating is a weight-neutral, non-diet approach to eating that was created by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. There are 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating, and we will be focusing this webinar on the first one, Reject the Diet Mentality. Chances are, you have probably tried at least one diet in your life. And chances are, that diet probably did not last very long. But, what if we told you that the problem is the diet and not you? Dieting causes us to disconnect from our inner hunger and satiety cues and can lead to disordered eating, weight gain, and reduced self-esteem. By rejecting the diet mentality, we can reconnect with and take control of our lives, one bite at a time.
This webinar will focus on practical tips, and strategies to live your best life. Learn strategies to build resilience; manage stress; cultivate healthy relationships; and love your life!
Learn how to enter reflection more deeply and personally using a Jesuit approach. This approach engages scripture (or other spiritual reading) via your imagination to connect the stories/experiences of your faith to your life today; and sets the stage for renewal & personal growth, as well as greater compassion for oneself & others.
Often we have challenging days at work that we then carry home with us emotionally, which can rob us of much needed time and energy to recharge. What if we could find ways to leave work at work so we can relax at home and focus on the other important aspects of our lives?
What does the pelvic floor do? What is pelvic floor dysfunction and what are common symptoms of dysfunction?