Health and wellness education
The Living Well Health Center’s team of providers and staff provide a broad curriculum
of seminars and classes designed to help you achieve your best health.
Wellness Seminars are offered every Wednesday and topics will vary. Each Thursday we
offer American CPR/First Aid and Yoga for the Office. Each Monday and Tuesday we
offer Mindfulness sessions. See the schedule below for the weekly and monthly topics
offered.
All events are free unless otherwise noted. All scheduled times are Pacific Standard
Time. Learn more about the Living Well Health Center and take a virtual tour at
http://LWHC.
Register today! In-person seating for seminars at the Living Well Health Center is
available on a first-come, first-served basis — email [email protected]
to reserve a spot. Remote participation is also available for most seminars with no
registration required. Sign in by clicking on the hyperlink in the event details below.
Upcoming events
Weekly Schedule
Mondays, 5:30 p.m.: Mindfulness Session
Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.: Mindfulness Session
Wednesdays, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Wellness Seminar – various topics
Thursdays:
9 a.m.: Yoga for the Office
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED for Adults,
Child/Infant
Wednesday Wellness Seminar topics and schedule
May
June
July
5/4/16: Exercise for People with Disabilities
5/11/16: The Happiness RX
5/18/16: Bicycle Commuting: Tips, Tricks and the Law
5/25/16: Sleep Well: Tips for International Travelers
6/1/16: Growth Mindset
6/8/16: The Science of Willpower
6/15/16: Your Brain on Exercise
6/22/16: Optimize Your Energy
7/13/16: What You Need to Know About Stroke
7/20/16: Open and Respectful Communication with Teens and Tweens
* There will be no Wednesday Wellness seminars on July 6 and July 27.
Event details
Weekly Events
Every Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Mindfulness Session
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Note: for in-person attendance, email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Learn to practice mindfulness every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, when you join Abbe Lake
for a 20-minute Mindfulness Session. Sessions will also be live-streamed via Skype.
Every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.
Mindfulness Session
Available only via Skype
Learn to practice mindfulness every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time, when you join Alice
Bowman for a 20-minute Mindfulness Session. Sessions will also be live-streamed via Skype.
Every Thursday 9 a.m.
Yoga for the Office
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Note: for in-person attendance, email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Learn to stretch it out every other Thursday at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, when you join Melissa Fowler
for a 20-minute Yoga in the Office session. Sessions will also be live-streamed via Skype.
Every Thursday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED for Adults, Child/Infant
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room
Register: Call (425) 216-0550 and select option 2
Sometimes a few seconds can mean life or death. If you’re confronted with a health emergency,
do you know what to do? Learn CPR, first aid and how to use an automated external defibrillator
(AED) on adults, children and infants in this session presented by the American Heart
Association. Note: This class requires prior registration at the phone number listed above.
May’s Wednesday Wellness Seminars
Exercise for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 4, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, 1024 – Skype participation available
Whether you or someone you know has a physical or cognitive disability, exercise can improve
quality of life. Join Melissa Fowler to learn about exercise recommendations and resources for
those needing adaptive options.
The Happiness RX
Wednesday, May 11, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Happiness and health go hand-in-hand. A great outlook can not only improve your mood, but
also improve how you feel physically. Speaker Janet Novinger from Wellspring EAP will discuss
how happiness improves your overall health, how to determine which factors contribute to your
personal happiness, and how to discover practical techniques for increasing happiness and
decreasing pessimism.
Bicycle Commuting: Tips, Tricks and the Law
Wednesday, May 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Available only via Skype
Tired of sitting in traffic every day? May is National Bike Month, and May 20 is National Bike to
Work Day. If you’ve always wanted to try biking to work, but were unsure where to start, join
Melissa Fowler to learn effective strategies to get to work on two wheels. The seminar will cover
gear essentials, how to ride in traffic and Washington state bicycle laws to help you be a
confident commuter.
Sleep Well: Tips for International Travelers
Wednesday, May 25, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
We’ve all felt it at one point in our lives: Jet lag. And that rough transition intensifies when
you’re traveling across continents or oceans. International travel can confuse your body, leading
to a variety of symptoms, from poor sleep and decreased alertness to digestive problems and
irritability. Join the Living Well Health Center and guest speaker Dr. Catherine Darley, ND, for a
seminar on how you can help your body adjust more easily to a new time zone so you can feel
good, be productive and enjoy your trip.
June’s Wednesday Wellness Seminars
Growth Mindset
Wednesday, June 1, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Learn about what growth mindset is, and how to unblock growth by recognizing the mind and
its thought patterns that contribute to a “fixed” mindset. Simple tools will be discussed and a
guided meditation will be used as a tool for unlocking your growth potential.
The Science of Willpower
Wednesday, June 8, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Do you sometimes feel like, if you just had the willpower, you could easily accomplish your
health and wellness goals? You’re not alone. But how can we strengthen our willpower? Alice
Bowman, Living Well Health Center wellness coach, will answer that and other questions during
an insightful discussion about the science of willpower. Discover what willpower is and why it is
imperative for successful behavior change. Learn the science behind our working minds and
deepen your understanding of the brain, in addition to strategies and experiments that you can
implement in order to strengthen your willpower and reach your goals.
Your Brain on Exercise
Wednesday, June 15, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Heart rate, BMI, muscle tone — most people know what exercise can do for our bodies. But
many don’t think about what happens to our brain when we work out. In this seminar, Melissa
Fowler, Living Well Health Center wellness coach, will discuss the latest neuroscience research
into the effects of exercise on the brain.
Optimize Your Energy: Reduce Stress
Wednesday, June 22, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Join Kris Josue, Wellspring EAP, to learn about the tools available to assess your current stress
levels, identify the causes and effects of stress on your physical and mental health, and practice
ways to cope with stress and change.
July’s Wednesday Wellness Seminars
What You Need to Know About Stroke
Wednesday, July 13, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
Catching a stroke early can be essential to recovery. But what are the signs and symptoms of
strokes? Dr. Michael Levitt, UW Medicine, will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of different
kinds of stroke, including advanced/cutting edge neuroimaging techniques, minimally invasive
treatment, and education about recognizing and treating the symptoms of stroke.
Open and Respectful Communication with Teens and Tweens
Wednesday, July 20, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Building B21, Living Well Health Center conference room – Skype participation also
available
The tween and teen years can be some of the toughest for parents to navigate. Join Sherri
Gazzitt, Wellspring EAP, to discuss and acknowledge the challenges of communication with this
age group as they are gaining their independence. You’ll learn some skills in communicating
with your teen, even when emotions are running high, and develop an action plan for healthy
communication.
Interested in bringing wellness into your next meeting?
Guest speakers from the Living Well Health Center will come to any Puget Sound office
Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
can accommodate openings from 15-60 minutes. Email
[email protected] or view the list of topics for more information.
The Living Well Health Center is here to support your overall wellbeing. If you're
looking for wellness advice, consider scheduling a free in-person or telephonic
wellness coaching appointment at http://LWHC.