Wellness Wednesdays Archive: Wellness

Recordings

Financial Wellness: Inflation-Fighting Strategies​ (10/22/25)

Inflation has pinched the budgets of U.S. households. During the past few years, prices have risen significantly for many items that consumers purchase including food, clothing, housing, insurance, and utilities. A hack is a work-around strategy to overcome an obstacle or challenge. This webinar will describe dozens of hacks to cope with inflation.

Presenter: Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC®

Seasonal Self-care: Thrive Through the Fall​ (10/1/25)

Join us for a rejuvenating webinar focused on seasonal self-care strategies to help you feel grounded, energized, and resilient this fall. Whether you're looking to boost your immunity, revamp your nutrition, manage stress, or simply feel more energized, this session will offer simple, seasonal strategies to help you thrive.

Presenter: Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES

Combating Childhood Obesity as a Family: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers (9/17/25)

Childhood obesity is a growing concern that affects not only children's physical health but also their emotional well-being and future quality of life. This webinar is designed to empower families with practical tools, knowledge, and support to create healthier home environments and build lifelong habits together.

Presenter: Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES

Positive Releases to Cope with Work Stressors and Resources for Coping with Stressors (8/27/25)

Work life balance is good in theory but stressors from work can carry over into our personal life. This presentation will offer resources for coping with stressors for better work life balance.

Presenter: Chris Zellers, MPH

Wellness Tips to Set the School Year up for Success (8/20/25)

Starting the school year off on the right foot is crucial for maintaining health and well-being. Here are some tips to help parents and students achieve a successful and balanced school year.

Presenter: Rachel Tansey, MA

Summer Wellness Tips (7/23/25)

A program discussion to help you nourish your body, stay active, and enjoy a healthy, balanced lifestyle all summer long!

Presenter: Rachel Tansey, MA

Mind & Body Magic (7/2/25)

In uncertain times, we all may experience levels of anxiety or stress that make us feel unwell. Within minority communities, unique stressors and triggers combined with cultural stigmas about seeking mental health care often leave us without resources, information, or support to get well (mind and body). Join us for a session to learn more about the impact stress has on our bodies and health, culturally appropriate ways to help people seek outside support, and information resources on where people can get help.

Presenter: Meredith Taylor, MPH

Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Individuals During Pride Month and Beyond (6/25/25)

Join us for an engaging session where you'll discover practical ways to actively support the LGBTQIA2S+ community in your personal life and surrounding community. Led by Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator and Assistant Professor, this webinar will provide insights on how to be an ally, both individually and within larger system and policy contexts. You'll learn how to foster inclusivity in everyday interactions, advocate for meaningful policy changes, and help create a more welcoming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. This session is designed to empower you to help foster a culture of respect and belonging for everyone.

Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS

Piloting a Student Wellness Collaborative at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (6/4/25)

Please join us for an overview of a Chancellor Challenge pilot grant to create programming and services that engages students on a wellness journey through experiences aligned with their academic goals and extracurricular experiences.

Presenter: Patty J. Oehmke, PhD.

Let's Talk About Stress: A 3-Part Series on Understanding and Managing Stress, Session 3: Effective Stress Management and Coping Strategies (5/7/25)

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While some stress can motivate and encourage a positive mindset towards challenges, other types of stress can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. In recognition of stress awareness month (April 2025), this 3-part series will take a closer look at the nature of stress: what it is, the different types, how to assess our stress levels, and coping strategies for managing stress in our lives. In the final session of this series, we focus on practical strategies for managing stress and discuss how to incorporate them into our daily lives.

Presenter: Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES

Mindful Movement for Aging Well (4/30/25)

This webinar will describe and demonstrate gentle exercises and flexibility routines that can easily be done at home with no or low cost items. Audience participation will be encouraged, and the benefits of mindful movement with a focus on breathing will be discussed.

Presenter: Kathleen Cullinen, Ph.D., RDN | Assistant Professor-Educator/County Agent III Ocean County

Stress on the Farm 101 (4/16/25)

"Seeing Beyond the Surface: Body Image and Eating Disorders" explores the impact of societal pressures on body image and eating habits. Learn about the signs of eating disorders and discover resources for support and prevention in this engaging session.

Presenter: Anna Scheyett

Let's Talk About Stress: A 3-Part Series on Understanding and Managing Stress, Session 2: What's Stressing Me? (4/9/25)

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While some stress can motivate and encourage a positive mindset towards challenges, other types of stress can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. In recognition of stress awareness month (April 2025), this 3-part series will take a closer look at the nature of stress: what it is, the different types, how to assess our stress levels, and coping strategies for managing stress in our lives. In session 2, we will explore the common sources of stress and the potential effects of chronic stress. Understanding how long-term stressors impact physical and mental health is key to managing its consequences.

Presenter: Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES

Let's Talk About Stress: A 3-Part Series on Understanding and Managing Stress, Session 1: Stress 101 (3/19/25)

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While some stress can motivate and encourage a positive mindset towards challenges, other types of stress can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. In recognition of stress awareness month (April 2025), this 3-part series will take a closer look at the nature of stress: what it is, the different types, how to assess our stress levels, and coping strategies for managing stress in our lives. In this introductory session, we will define stress and explore the various types of stress. We will review findings from the Stress in America 2024 report, and introduce the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to help participants assess their stress levels.

Presenter:Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES

Beyond the Nutrition Facts: Exploring Food Labels (3/12/25)

In November we took a deep dive into the Nutrition Facts Label, now we are going to explore the rest of the food package. Learn about front of package labels, nutrition claims, and what phrases are regulated and which are not. Understanding how to decipher food packages can help you make healthier decisions for you and your family.

Presenter: Jen Taylor

Substance Use and Maternal Health 101: Considerations for Rural Communities with Examples in New Jersey (2/19/25)

This talk will look at substance use among mothers in rural areas, rural New Jersey, and with real-life examples. Learn about rural mothers' health, understand resources and prevention available for women using substances, and identify examples from New Jersey as part of the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC)

Presenter: Alyssa Juntilla, BS, MPH Candidate, NeC-ROTAC NJ Project Coordinator, Rutgers University School of Social Work

New Year, New You: Setting Healthy Aging Goals (1/29/25)

This webinar will focus on establishing healthy habits in 2025. Healthy habits to be presented will include prioritizing sleep, healthy eating, physical activity, challenging our brains, stopping smoking, finding an accountability partner, and scheduling health screenings.

Presenter: Kathleen Cullinen, Ph.D., RDN | Assistant Professor-Educator/County Agent III Ocean County

The Science of Kindness: Improving your Health, One Act at a Time (1/8/25)

Join us for 'The Science of Kindness: Improving Your Health One Act at a Time' to explore the powerful connection between compassion and well-being. Discover the science behind kindness and how you can integrate it into your life for a healthier, happier you.

Presenter: Delma Yorimoto