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 The “Discover Wellness At Home” six-part series of webinars are free
and will be 2 to 3 p.m. CDT on Thursdays. They are available to the
public to view remotely online from the comfort of home or anywhere
with internet access. Sign up online at go.illinois.edu/
WellnessAtHome at least two days in advance. Participants will
receive a confirmation email with webinar connection details.
“This series features timeless topics, developed to help individuals
and families thrive during life transitions and difficult times,”
said Chelsey Byers, Illinois Extension Family Life educator. “We
know many people now suddenly are finding themselves at home and we
can still deliver the same high-quality, research informed programs
in a virtual format.
• How High Do You Bounce? Building your Resilience, March 26
– With stress identified as a global health epidemic, it is now more
important than ever to build resiliency skills to thrive during
times of difficulty. Highly resilient people can adapt, recover and
grow stronger from adverse situations. Learn how to create
opportunities from challenges by building an action plan that
nurtures resiliency. Presented by Tessa Hobbs-Curley and Karla
Belzer
• Caregiver Self-Care: Overcoming the Challenges of Caregiving,
April 2 – We all know someone who is providing care for someone
else. It is a rewarding experience for most, but caregivers
experience many difficult emotions and losses along their journey.
This workshop will focus on overcoming the challenges of caregiving
and will examine how to identify and prevent caregiver stress and
techniques for self-care. Presented by Cheri Burcham and Tessa
Hobbs-Curley.
• Simplify Your Life by Clearing the Clutter, April 9 – Does
the clutter in your house cause you stress? Is the mess starting
fights with family members? Are you too overwhelmed to know where to
start? If this sounds like you or someone you know, join us to learn
strategies, develop a plan to organize your life and reduce stress.
Presented by Molly Hofer and Chelsey Byers.
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• Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate, April 16 – It’s a touchy
subject, but have you ever considered where your valued possessions
will end up? This session features information about the importance
of including personal title and non-titled property as part of
estate and inheritance planning. Explore strategies for speaking
with family members about distributing family items with emotional
and sentimental value and preventing family conflict. Presented by
Chelsey Byers and Molly Hofer.
• Being Mindful During Difficult Times, April 23 – During
times of stress, our mental, emotional and physical health can
suffer as we disconnect from life. Mindfulness is the act of
actively paying attention to the present moment. The simple practice
of being present can make life more enjoyable and reduce stress.
Participants will explore the benefits of mindfulness meditation and
learn techniques that reduce stress and increase life satisfaction.
Presented by Karla Belzer and Cheri Burcham.
• Someday is Today – Live Your Bucket List, April 30 – Do you
have personal goals that always end up on the back burner because
“life happens?” If you say “I’ll get to that someday,” and “when
things slow down,” on a regular basis, then you need to work on your
bucket list. The point of a bucket list is to help you live your
life to the fullest by reaching all of your goals. Join us to learn
how to create a bucket list and set exciting goals to pursue your
interests and fulfill your dreams. Presented by Karla Belzer and
Cheri Burcham.
[Karla Belzer, MS, RD, University of
Illinois Extension, Family Life Educator] |
