LSAC Elevate Wellness Live/Virtual Events
Join your LSAC team as we participate in live wellbeing events designed to support the four pillars of the Elevate Wellness Program- Physical, Mental, Financial and Social health.
These live events will take place via zoom. Some months feature a single wellbeing event and some feature the kick-off of a wellbeing series. There are a variety of events from webinars, fitness classes, vision boarding and more! We encourage you to register sooner than later, save the time on your calendar, and show up to engage with your team and have some fun!
Quarterly Theme:
Mental Health
Upcoming Events:
The Blue Zones
Live/Virtual Yoga Series
Past Events (View Recordings Below):
Controlling Your Responses Under Stress
Mindful Coloring, Calming Thoughts
April 21 12pm EST (past event)
Controlling Your Responses Under Stress
Instructor: Jackie McNamara
Human Performance & Resiliency Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: Physiological responses happen when we perceive that we’re under stress or danger, whether it’s real or imagined. The fight or flight response is your body’s
way of protecting you by producing stress hormones, cortisol, and adrenaline so that you can be ready to either fight or run. In this session, learn how to pay attention to your body’s physical reaction in order to maintain control of our outward reaction.
Material Needed: None!
April 26th 12pm EST (past event)
Mindful Coloring, Calming Thoughts
Instructor: Maggie Delaney
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: There are many ways to practice mindfulness, and creativity is one of those. During creative thought, the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is greatly
reduced. Norepinephrine is associated with long-term memory retrieval, so its reduction during creative thinking helps the brain to forget what it already knows. In this way, novel connections and new ideas are more likely to be discovered. For this same reason, when practicing creativity, we are more likely to calm our thoughts and focus on the current moment.
Material Needed: Participants should bring their tool of choice (markers, crayons, colored pencils). Download and print the Mandala below before class.
May 17th 12pm EST
The Blue Zones
Instructor: Jackie McNamara
Human Performance Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: The Blue Zones are the healthiest studied communities around the world, more recently also proven to be the happiest communities in the world. What are they doing that has their centenarians living as long as they do, independently? In this session, we discuss common healthy habits and how to start those today.
Material Needed: None!
May 24th 12pm EST
Spot-It: Breaking Free from Stress & Anxiety
Class length: 30 minutes
Course Description: The new normal is a constant state of uncertainty and change. Staying focused and productive is a tall order when the workplace (and the world) is in a constant state of flux. Spot-It was founded in 1937 by a brilliant neuropsychiatrist named Dr. Abraham Low. This is a CBT-Based training solution that is designed to reduce stress, worry and anxiety. This is a peer-to-peer, situational coaching method. This 4-step method has been proven to decrease the symptoms of anxiety and improve self-esteem. It works in the moment when you need it and takes less than 5 minutes of a process to do each time.
Learning Objectives:
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Learn a method that will help you personally handle stress & anxiety for the rest of your life.
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Become more emotionally intelligent & increase your self-confidence and peace of mind.
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Develop stronger workplace connections in the ever-growing, supportive Spot-It™ national community
Material Needed: None
August 16th 12pm EST
Vision Boarding
Instructor: Jackie McNamara
Human Performance Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: You may have heard of vision boarding in the past, but did you know that science has proven its effectiveness? From improving self-reflection to instilling a sense of confidence, this activity and will help participants create long-lasting behavior change. Bring whatever arts, crafts, newspaper clippings, photos and other supplies that inspire you. We'll get your create wheels spinning to create excitement around your vision!
Material Needed: Poster board or larger paper, old magazines, newspapers, construction paper, pictures, stickers, glue, scissors, markers or other writing utensils and any other inspiring things. We suggest checking out this detailed supply list!
June 21st - August 9th 12pm EST
Yoga Series
This program takes place on Wednesdays each week
Instructor: Jackie Walsh
Founder + Owner, Hope Yoga Studio
Class length: 30 minutes
Course Description: This yoga series is designed to support you wherever you are in your yoga journey. First-time participants and well-versed practitioners are welcome! You will dive deeper into yoga practice in a variety of ways, supporting the body in a variety of implementation styles.
Material Needed: Water bottle, small towel, yoga mat or carpeted area.
Quarterly Theme:
Social Health
Healthy Thinking
Harnessing the Power of Gratitude
October 18th 12pm EST
Healthy Thinking
Instructor: Bridget Eastep
Health Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: On any given day, we can have anywhere between 6,000 and 60,000 thoughts a day. Even more impressive is that 98% of those same thoughts were had yesterday. In this session, participants will learn how to disrupt reoccurring unhealthy thinking patterns and train their brains to become healthier thinkers.
Material Needed: None!
November 15th 12pm EST
Harnessing the Power of Gratitude
Instructor: Jackie McNamara
Human Performance Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: Life is often filled with high expectations of both our work and personal lives. For many, we may find ourselves prone to anxiety, or left with a feeling of racing against the clock. This session will educate on the act of practicing gratitude. What it is, why it is important, and how to begin so participants can cultivate the many benefits in their own life.
Material Needed: None!
Quarterly Theme:
Physical Health
Live/Virtual Cardio Explosion Series
Essential Oils
Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
November 29th-December 20th 12pm EST
Cardio Explosion Series
This program takes place on Wednesdays each week
Instructor: Mike Poulsen
Personal Trainer and Movement Coach
Class Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: A high-intensity workout that incorporates bodyweight exercises to get your heart-rate up and shed fat FAST! Cardio doesn’t have to be boring and time-consuming; pair this class with your weight-training for a fat-burning, endorphin-releasing workout!
Material Needed: Athletic shoes, water, small towel.
December 5th 12pm EST
Essential Oils 101
Instructor: Caroline Hayes
Essential Oils Extraordinaire
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: Topically, diffused or mixed with solutions, essential oils can have health benefits and help your mind reset. In this session, learn which are safe and how to use them in your daily life for maximum benefit.
Material Needed: None!
January 17th - February 7th 2024 12pm EST
Toning Series
This program takes place on Wednesdays each week
Instructor: Tim Davis
Personal Trainer and Movement Coach
Class Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: In this class participants will sculpt long, lean muscles. Focusing on specific muscle groups, each part of your body will get the attention it needs to support posture and strengthen your core and all other muscle groups.
Material Needed: Athletic shoes, water, small towel.
February 21, 2024 12pm EST
Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
Instructor: Bridget Eastep
Health Coach
Class Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: It's heart health month! Let's celebrating by giving ourselves a little love. What better way to do that than with food?! Join our home chef to learn how to prepare a simple, heart healthy meal. Chopping, slicing, mixing, we will get creative with healthy ingredients, maybe some that you may not have thought to use in the past. In just 45 minutes you will prepare a meal, side dish and dessert. Be prepared to cook along or take notes and cook later.
Material Needed: Recipes and grocery shopping lists will be shared closer to the event date. All registrants will be notified when this becomes available.
March 20th 2024 12pm EST
Sleep to Recover
Instructor: Jackie McNamara
Human Performance Coach
Session Length: 30 minutes
Course Description: Do you think of recovery as a 1-week vacation dropped into an insanely wild year, or two days out of a 7-day week? Do you look forward to your head hitting the pillow as your method of recovery? In this session, we will look at how to recover properly to prevent burnout and stay ahead of your tasks without feeling drained.
Material Needed: None!