Wellness Events

Relaxation Tips
Monday, Aug. 11
12-12:30 p.m. CT

Let’s celebrate National Wellness Month by practicing self-care. You’ll learn different relaxation techniques, and we'll practice progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation involves gently tensing and relaxing your muscles, one by one. No special equipment or attire is needed. Please sign this annual liability waiver prior to participating.

Note: If you attend Stretch & Destress on Mondays, this will be a special extended version!

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Make Your Well-being a Priority in July

Boost your well-being at work using our July wellness calendar. At the end of the month, let us know your favorite activity or resource, and you could receive a prize! 

Sharecare's Hydration Challenge
Aug. 1-31

Staying hydrated can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve skin complexion, boost energy levels and more. Join the Hydration Challenge and drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily to stay well-hydrated.

You can earn $25 toward your incentive program* when you track your water intake at least 21 days. Plus, the first 100 members to complete the challenge will receive a fun prize!

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*Incentives are available for active state employees and spouses who are enrolled in medical insurance with Partners for Health.

Get Outdoors - June Challenge

Did you participate in our Get Outdoors Challenge? Let us know how you did. Three participants chosen at random will receive a prize and be contacted by July 15 from Working for a Healthier Tennessee!

You can try our free virtual workouts without any commitment. Just pop in, see if it interests you and stay if you want to give it a try! Unless otherwise noted, you don't need a webcam or anything special, and you can adjust the workout to your fitness level.

Please sign this digital waiver prior to live workouts.

Every Wednesday: 10-minute Fitness Break
11-11:10 a.m. CT

July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27

Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24

This class is brought to you by the Department of Human Services wellness council. No special equipment or attire is needed.

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Every Thursday: Fitness Break
10-10:15 a.m. CT

July 10, 17, 24 and 31

Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28

Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 26

You can expect a live-streamed workout video handpicked by the Department of Children's Services wellness council members. The equipment needed varies from none to light/medium hand weights.

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Critical Incident Stress in the Workplace for Managers
Wednesday, Sept. 17
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT

Workplace trauma or critical incidents can impact any of us, regardless of our position, level of experience or degree of involvement. Shock, confusion and exhaustion are a few of the reactions we encounter following these events. When a critical or traumatic incident occurs, employees will turn to their managers for direction and guidance. This session focuses on increasing our understanding of the nature of workplace critical incidents and the role that managers play in responding effectively.

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