As we head into our new fiscal year, the Employee Wellness team would like to inform you of the health and wellbeing programs that are available to you. In addition to the physical activity programs that you can come to as your calendar allows (i.e. Drop-In Yoga & Campus Walking), there are opportunities listed below for you to learn, play, and challenge yourself in new ways. Please take time to learn more about and sign-up for Employee Wellness programs.
Level 2 Programs
Community Walkability is a program that aims to engage participants with physical activity and community engagement through the identification and resolution of barriers in the built environment.
Submit the registration form to sign up for Community Walkability. A calendar invite will be sent with additional meeting information.
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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7/12/22 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
Zoom |
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7/19/22 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
Zoom |
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7/26/22 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
Zoom |
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8/2/22 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
Zoom |
Lecture Series:
The Employee Wellness Lecture Series aims to improve the health knowledge of all full and part-time college team members. The 2022-2023 Lecture Series includes presentations on Medical Screenings, Long-Haul Covid and Environmental Health.
Register for one of the below Lecture Series sections:
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Month |
Weekday |
Time |
Location |
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August |
Mondays |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Online |
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September |
Wednesdays |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Redwood |
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October |
Thursdays |
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Online |
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November |
Tuesdays |
3 - 4 p.m. |
South City |
One Small Change:
Long-term healthy living needs simple beginnings. One Small Change is a health behavior change program that encourages participants to identify one health behavior that they would like to adopt, modify or eliminate and live that change for at least 21 days. Support for identifying a change, as well as living the identified change, comes from attending and participating in small group discussions. Submit the registration form to sign up for the group One Small Change program. Prior to the start of the program that you have signed up for, an Employee Wellness team member will email you with all of the attendance specifics you need.
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Month |
Weekday |
Time |
Location |
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July |
Monday |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Online |
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July |
Thursday |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Jordan (HTC 223) |
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August |
Monday |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Online |
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August |
Thursday |
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Online |
Level 3 Programs
Stress Management:
This 12-week stress management program aims to educate participants about stress, the importance of having it, how to prevent it from causing harm, and how to grow through it.
Register for one of the below Stress Management sections.
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Month Begins |
Weekday |
Beginning Date |
Time |
Location |
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July (12-Weeks) |
Monday |
July 13, 2022 |
11 a.m. - noon |
Online |
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October (12-Weeks) |
Monday |
TBD |
2 - 3 p.m. |
Online |
Personal Training:
Participants of the Personal Training Program will receive a maximum of 16 weekly Personal Training sessions. Due to staffing limitations, this program is available to a limited number of participants. If you would like to participate, please review the Personal Training procedures then watch for the announcement email from People & Workplace Culture’s Wellness Team. If selected, your Personal Trainer will contact you to finalize your training schedule. Due to the high demand for this program, participants are selected based on if they have not participated before and/or how long it has been since they last participated. Prioritization is given to those who have not yet participated.
For your convenience, the introductory information has been embedded within the intake form. You are welcome to submit the intake form now to be included in our current block of Personal Training.
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Blocks |
Start |
End |
Intake Link |
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Block 1 |
July 4, 2022 |
October 21, 2022 |
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Block 2 |
October 31, 2022 |
February 24, 2023 |
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Block 3 |
March 6, 2023 |
June 23, 2023 |
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Recipe Book and Mindful Meals:
This program is designed to further the connection between meal planning, shopping, cooking, and eating. Participants will prepare, consume, and evaluate 10 recipes from either of the custom-built SLCC's recipe books. Within the recipe book, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to incorporate mindful eating practices into their daily lives.
This program is asynchronous and begins when you want it to begin and ends when you have completed the Recipe Rating Tool. Please download and complete the Recipe Rating Tool. To receive incentive request instructions, send your Recipe Rating Tool file to Christina McWhinnie
Positive Psychology 1:
This 16-week, interactive program focuses on boosting optimism and positivity. It’s a series of informative sessions designed to build valuable lifestyle practices and increase your overall well-being. This course highlights Happiness, Positivity, Gratitude and Mindfulness education. Class enrollment will be limited to 20 participants in each section, so please register early!
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Month Begins |
Weekday |
Beginning Date |
Time |
Location |
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July (16-Weeks) |
Mondays |
July 11, 2022 |
2 - 3 p.m. |
Online |
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Wednesdays |
July 6, 2022 |
2 - 3 p.m. |
Online |
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October (16 Weeks) |
October classes start the week of Oct 31 and on Nov 2, 2022 |
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March (16-Weeks) |
March classes start the week of March 6-9, 2023 |
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Positive Psychology 2 - A Second Serving:
This 16-week, interactive program focuses on boosting mental health, developing meaning, and engagement into your life? This course highlights optimism, self-compassion, loving kindness, healthy self-esteem, (character strengths) and resilience education. Class enrollment will be limited to 20 participants in each section, so please register early!
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Month Begins |
Weekday |
Beginning Date |
Time |
Location |
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July (16-Weeks) |
Tuesday |
July 5, 2022 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Online |
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Thursday |
July 7, 2022 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Online |
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October (16 Weeks) |
October classes start the week of Oct 31 and on Nov 2, 2022 |
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TBD |
TBD |
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March (16-Weeks) |
March classes start the week of March 6-9, 2023 |
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Level 4 Programs
Caregiver Academy:
The Caregiver Academy is a series of ten workshops that assist family and community caregivers in developing the skills needed to manage an in-home care environment.
Each participant receives a free Managing Care Guide. There is no cost to attend the workshops, but you must register to attend.
**Please register for each program via the SLCC Employee Training Registration tool within MySLCC.
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Date |
Topic |
Location |
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8/10/22 |
Embracing Technology |
zoom |
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9/14/22 |
Locating Legal Support |
zoom |
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10/19/22 |
Arranging Care at Home |
zoom |
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11/16/22 |
Arranging Care in a Facility |
zoom |
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12/7/22 |
Solving Concerns with Facilities |
zoom |
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1/25/23 |
Applying for Assistance |
zoom |
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2/8/23 |
Creative Caregiving |
zoom |
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3/15/23 |
Holding End of Life Discussions |
zoom |
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4/19/23 |
When Someone Dies at Home |
zoom |
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5/17/23 |
Managing Loss |
zoom |
Caregiver TalkingPoints Workshops for Employees (2022-23)
offer ten new monthly Caregiver TalkingPoints workshops for SLCC employees who are caring
for aging adults. These workshops help employees develop the skills needed to manage their
caregiving responsibilities for a better work-life balance. Each workshop is an opportunity for
a “discussion ,” not a “listen in lecture” workshop. We encourage employees to come prepared
to ask questions and share their challenges and accomplishments.
CC33 – Embracing Technology Virtual Training Session Wednesday, August 10th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Each year new tools and Apps are available to support and assist in care management. This Talking Point shares various ways technology can assist a caregiver and others to minimize stress, get organized, perform rapid communications, and complete tasks. | |
CC34 – Locating Legal Support Virtual Training Session Wednesday, September 14th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Caregivers are faced with a wide variety of complicated issues, such as wills & trusts, guardianships, fraud attempts, exploitation, abuse, and more. It is helpful and often important to find official legal sites and advocates to assist in the decision-making process. Learn about utcourts.gov and other resources that assist in navigating complex legal issues. | |
CC35 – Arranging for Care at Home Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives The time may come when an individual needs the help of others to live safely at home. There are a wide variety of in-home service providers to meet this need. Learn about service types, important questions to ask professionals, contracts, and much more. | |
CC36 – Arranging for Care in a Facility Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Those we care for may need to stay in a facility due to health or safety concerns. The stay may be short-term for physical therapy or long-term due to safety and care requirements that are not available within the home. What should you know before choosing a facility? Learn about the questions, services, cultural considerations, and other challenges that need to be considered when choosing a facility. | |
CC37 – Solving Concerns with Care Facilities Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives The key to working with a facility, and knowing what to expect of them, is dependent upon the resident’s rights and wishes, as well as the contract and agreement signed. Learn how to negotiate for more effective treatment and who to contact when things are not going well. What exactly is reasonable expectations? Come find out. | |
CC38 – Applying for Assistance Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Government programs, non-profit organizations, and other grant-based programs aid low-income aging and vulnerable adults. The programs they offer are dependent on a person’s income, assets, and need for services. What documentation is needed? What is the eligibility? Learn this and more. | |
CC39 – Creative Caregiving Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Caregiving can become costly due to needed adaptation and other concerns. Some resources, though hard to spot, are in plain sight—it just takes a little imagination to find uses for everyday items. This workshop focuses on “what” a caregiver needs done instead of “how” a task or chore is traditionally completed. Get creative, save money, and make it all work. | |
CC40 – Holding End-of-Life Discussions Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives Mortality is one topic most people hesitate to discuss; yet it is the one topic all living beings share. Not all end-of-life moments can be planned, as some lives end quickly and without warning; however, if a person wants their end-of-life wishes met, a trusted friend or family member needs to know, understand, and have a written copy of your wishes. Start the discussion early, get organized, and have fun, yes fun, with the process. | |
CC41 – When Someone Dies at Home Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives End-of-life is not an aging issue—it is a human issue. It is important to create an end-of-life plan for the caregiver and those receiving care. Knowing what needs to be done immediately after the death of an individual can provide those who remain with a sense of control—and a task list, so essentials can be achieved while coping with loss. | |
CC42 – Managing Loss Virtual Training Session 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learning Objectives The one constant in caregiving is change. Some change is good. It increases our feelings of happiness and our overall health. Other change causes pain and leads to grief. Grief is natural and normal. It tells us that the person who suffers from it is capable of love and connection. Grief is also one of the languages the body uses to tell us when help is needed to manage the challenges of life. Learn about grief cycles, coping, and more. | |
Presented By Kathy Nelson – Training Specialist Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services | Who can register to attend? All SLCC Employees
Due to the sensitive nature of the information shared in these workshops, they will not be recorded. You must register to attend each session to receive a link to join the meeting. |
More Information and Registration The Caregiver TalkingPoints series qualifies as a Level 4 Employee Wellness Program. You must register for each training event. Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development.” Prior to each workshop, employees will receive a link to join the meeting. For more information about these training events, go to the Staff Development Calendar. Visit the catalog for a listing of all Staff Development training events. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact Carol.Odeleye@slcc.edu Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu | |
Bone Health:
In the Bone Health program, you will learn the basics of osteoporosis/osteopenia, understand how to better care for your bones and improve the overall health of your muscle/skeletal system. Within this program, you’ll have the opportunity to also engage in the Walk With Ease program through the National Arthritis Foundation that is designed to help strengthen joints and prevent/manage arthritis. This program will help you gain insight on the health of your bones, participate in bone-building activities in a group-based setting and discuss different topics related to bone health like nutrition, movement, and practical tips.
If you have osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis, or are concerned about the overall health of your bones, this program will be helpful for you. All are welcome to register!
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Month Begins |
Weekday |
Time |
Location |
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Sept. 19, 2022 - May 29, 2023 |
Bi-weekly on Mondays |
10 a.m. |
Online with varied in-person meetings for exercise/walking practice |
National Diabetes Prevention Program:
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a CDC-developed program that has been shown to reduce the onset of diabetes among individuals identified as pre-diabetic by 58%. This 22-week (1 hour per session) program will be the only Employee Wellness program offered to employees who meet the requirements and choose to participate. This program is aimed to help prevent the onset of diabetes among those who identify as pre-diabetic. Pre-diabetic status can be assessed in several ways. The easiest being this CDC prediabetes screening tool.
Register today to attend one of the NDPP Session Zero information session on August 1 and August 15. During these sessions, you will learn about the Diabetes Prevention Program and the dates/times offered.
Level 5 Programs
Drop-In Yoga (Kadee) Online and/or in person.
MW 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Aug. 15 - Dec. 21.
