Heels Care Network

Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Workday
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE - Webinar
Have you ever felt tired and sluggish at work? Do you notice tension in your neck and back pain in the middle of your workday? Spending many of our waking hours sitting at a desk can lead to consequences for our health. However, it can be difficult to find time to exercise! This training will discuss the importance of not being completely sedentary all day, and review practical, easy ways to take care of your body while working a desk job.

Workshop Objectives:

This training will help you:• Learn why sedentary lifestyles are hazardous for your health• Identify exercises to incorporate into your workday• Understand the relationship between physical and mental stress• Practice mind-body connection through stress management exercises

Date: January 24, 2024

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Peer-Led Grief Support Meeting
2024-01-23 18:15 - 19:00, 2024-01-16 18:15 - 19:00 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Join us for our weekly grief discussion group! All are welcome.

Held in Carolina Union 3509

Inhale Positivity
2024-01-22 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-01-19 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-01-17 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-01-12 12:30 - 12:45 | Online
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; and Thursday at 4:45 p.m. See the flyer here.

No registration required.

Mindful Monday Meditation
2024-01-22 12:15 - 12:45, 2024-01-15 12:15 - 12:45 | Online
Free 30-minute mid-day meditation

Mondays, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Take advantage of self-compassion meditation sessions provided by School of Medicine and dedicate time to self-nurture. Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and even resilience. Sessions are 30-minutes every Monday led by Jonny Gerkin.

About Jonny and Mindful Monday: Jonny Gerkin is board certified in both General Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He founded and hosts Mindful Mondays, and has developed and implemented multiple mindfulness based curricular projects that target stress management, burnout and effective clinical practice. The sessions have been occurring since 2015 and are open to all UNC affiliated staff, students, researchers, clinical trainees and faculty. Join in to experience guided mindfulness practices that incorporate insight-oriented, gratitude, and loving-kindness/compassion meditations, among others.

To register to the weekly sessions, please email Jonny Gerkin.

Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
2024-01-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-01-17 17:15 - 18:00, 2024-01-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-12-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga session.

Mondays, 12 – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.

Equipment Needed: yoga mat and comfortable clothing

The sessions are led by Rhoda Cerny.

To participate in any of the above sessions, please register here.

Breathing Techniques to Relieve Stress and Improve Health
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE - Webinar
Stress can compromise healthy breathing habits, but practicing breath work can reduce anxiety, encourage sleep, and in some cases, lower blood pressure. Participants will experience a variety of quick, easy breathing techniques during this course, and share back their results.

Workshop Objectives:

Participants in this training will:• Try a 60-Second Breathing Meditation• Practice Box Breathing• Experience 4-7-8 Breathing• Review some other Intentional Breathing techniques

Date: January 17, 2024

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Financial Planning for Life
2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE - Webinar
Financial goals are the specific long- and short-term objectives to be attained through financial planning and management efforts. Among personal financial goals are things such as: 1) financial security 2) travel 3) education planning 4) retirement planning and 5 ) estate planning. Being able to succeed in reaching these goals requires a structure and plan with appropriate milestones, along with the ability to make adjustments along the way.

Workshop Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:• Understand the importance of having realistic financial goals clearly defined• Recognize the importance of managing your finances to address these goals• Develop achievable steps to stay on track• Take appropriate action to monitor progress toward the goals and make adjustments as needed

Date: December 13, 2023

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2023-12-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Online
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that will give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

The School of Social Work has been the primary UNC Chapel Hill campus provider of Mental Health First Aid since 2015. In late 2021, the federal grant that had historically funded the program ended. We are excited to announce that UNC Chapel Hill administration has now provided funding for the program to continue in 2023!

This training will be held online on 12/13/2023 (Wednesday) from 9:00am - 3:30pm.

Week of Balance: Pet therapy with therapy dog Pepperoni
2023-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Davis Library, 208 Raleigh St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Take a break and unwind with Pepperoni, the therapy dog!

Happening in the lobby of Davis Library.

Tea Time with Susan: Finding Balance During Finals
2023-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Fed Ex Global Center, 301 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
Calling all international students! Join Susan and Cagil from CAPS to enjoy a snack and engage in conversation about finals week stressors, discuss time management strategies, practice beneficial coping techniques, and more. RSVP on Heel Life.

Fed Ex GEC, room 4003

Inhale Positivity
2023-12-08 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-12-06 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-12-04 12:30 - 12:45 | Online
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; and Thursday at 4:45 p.m. See the flyer here.

UNC Campus Recreation Annual Jingle Bell Jog (Walk/Run)
2023-12-08 12:00 | Campus Recreation, 208 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Campus Recreation, 208 South Road, Chapel Hill

One of our favorite annual events, the Jingle Bell Jog. Walk, jog or run in your choice of 1.5 or 2.7 miles.

Team Registration: ***Join by Wednesday, Dec. 6!***

Equipment needed: Sneakers and holiday cheer! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Week of Balance: pet therapy with therapy dog Drew
2023-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Davis Library, 208 Raleigh St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Take a break and unwind with Drew the therapy dog!

Mental Health First Aid Training
2023-12-07 09:00 - 15:30 | Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, 325 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that will give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

The School of Social Work has been the primary UNC Chapel Hill campus provider of Mental Health First Aid since 2015. In late 2021, the federal grant that had historically funded the program ended. We are excited to announce that UNC Chapel Hill administration has now provided funding for the program to continue in 2023!

This training will be located in person at the School of Social Work: TTK-SSW Room 500

Holiday Carolina Blood Drive
2023-12-07 07:30 - 14:30 | Fetzer Hall, 210 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Fetzer Hall, 210 South Road, Chapel Hill

Carolina is celebrating its 25th holiday blood drive. Show you bleed Carolina blue and donate blood with the American Red Cross December 7. Free parking for all in Cobb Deck.

Schedule your appointment online now, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or use the Blood Donor app and enter sponsor code UNC. Walk-ins will be accepted.

Stress-Less & Game
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Carolina Gaming Arena, 555 Paul Hardin Dr, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Stress-less and game with us! Learn some tips to stay well during finals while enjoying free pizza, insomnia cookies, and a chance to win a bluetooth speaker. This is a Carolina After Dark event!

Heartwarming Cooking Demo
2023-12-06 11:30 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Carolina Union, Room 2518AB

Join Carolina Dining Services Senior Executive Chef Gueiss and Registered Dietitian Lee July to learn new healthy recipes and cooking tips to enjoy this winter. A free lunch will be provided for all attending in person. Menu below.

Heartwarming hot chai cider

Celery root, chive and truffle oil soup with frizzled leeks

Herb-roasted chicken

Hearty winter salad with maple-spiced carrots, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage & dried apricots

Chocolate lovers’ vegan chocolate avocado mousse

In-person and virtual opportunities to attend. Space is limited. | Reserve your seat today! Registration will remain open through Wednesday, Nov. 22.

'Donut' Stress During Finals at Davis Courtyard
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Davis Library Courtyard, 208 Raleigh St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
It's that time of the year where we are all so stressed with getting to the end of the semester--including Finals!Join us and 'DONUT' stress during finals at Davis Courtyard from 10:00am- 12:00pm to celebrate LDOC!

Treat yo' self to a donut, sip on some coffee/hot cocoa, or grab an LDOC S.N.A.C.K.S. pack (while supplies last) to and engage with us--Student Wellness, hha! Peer Educators to share resources that support your wellbeing! LDOC S.N.A.C.K.S. happens before finals every semester by highlighting the importance of Sleep, Nutrition, Activity, Connecting, Knowledge, and Self-Care. Our goal is to raise awareness, provide new information, prompt reflection, and highlight services/resources/events related to Sleep, Nutrition, Activity, Connecting, Knowledge, and Self-Care all around campus.

Week of Balance: Coffee Break
2023-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Health Sciences Library, 335 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Take a break and get a free cup of coffee from the Friend's Cafe!

Where: Lobby of the Health Sciences Library

hha!: Career Wellness Workshop
2023-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Come learn about the career dimension of wellness in this interactive workshop! Leave with a 4 year plan to pursue your career goals after college!

Student Union, room 2422
