The objective of Wellness at Emerson is to help you to be happy, healthy, and productive. Our offerings are designed to help improve areas such as financial, intellectual, and physical fitness.
All staff and faculty are welcome to attend. Registration is required for the events.
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Workstation Workout April 25 1:30pm - 2:00pm ET 10:30am - 11:00am PT |
The whole day is an opportunity to fit all types of exercise into your life, from functional strength work to relieving muscular aches and pains through stretching. This program will demonstrate many ways you can incorporate fitness without having to leave your office or go to a gym. |
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Creating Calm: Simple, Effective Strategies for Everybody! May 1 12:00pm - 12:30pm ET 9:00am - 9:30am PT |
Do you always feel busy? Do you find it difficult to relax? If so, you are not alone! The good news is that anyone can learn how to create inner peace! Discover tried-and-true strategies that will enable you to go about your full life with a sense of ease. Learn how to restore balance to your body and mind and kick unwanted stress to the curb! |
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Take Time to Stretch Out! May 9 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET 10:00am - 10:30am ET |
Stretching regularly helps maintain range of motion and keeps your body flexible and strong, allowing you to maintain pain-free movement for all of your daily activities. Learn stretches that you can do throughout the day, as well as before and after exercise, to optimize your flexibility and mobility. |
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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help? May 23 10:00am - 10:30am ET 7:00am - 7:30am PT |
There are so many reasons why - we don't want to burden others, it feels like a sign of weakness, I should know, etc. In this interactive webinar, learn the latest research on the benefits of asking for help, how to address the reasons stopping us from asking for help, and strategies to decrease or eliminate stress and anxiety by asking for help and getting it! |
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Self-Care Nutrition and Wellness June 5 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET 10:00am - 10:30am PT |
Explore the connection between nutrition and well-being by seeing what a balanced diet looks like and comparing how you eat with what is recommended by nutrition experts. Are you eating enough fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, and healthy fats that can support your mental functioning? Are you eating protein, fiber, and whole grains, which can play a role in supporting feelings of calm and helping you to sleep? We will share how to eat in a balanced way that can maximize your wellness. |
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Create Your Own Culinary Garden! June 13 12:00pm - 12:30pm ET 9:00am - 9:30am PT |
Growing your own herbs and veggies can be relaxing and fun. Gardening for the kitchen can also help you save money and boost nutrient intake. Learn basic tips to help you create your own culinary garden whether you only have a windowsill or a large yard. |
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Employee Assistance Program - New Directions
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Don’t forget about our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), New Directions! The EAP is available to you, free of charge, 24/7 with a wide array of on-demand resources, webinars, and up to three (3) voluntary, confidential counseling sessions per year. |
For more information about these events, please submit a ticket to HR.