During times of heightened political conflict or dramatic world events, students inevitably will bring anxieties, questions and big emotions with them wherever they go. As parents and teen supporters, you want to create space for teens to give voice to their feelings, receive support, and feel heard.
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to equip you with strategies to navigate uneasy conversations, foster emotional resilience and empower teens to process their thoughts in a healthy and constructive way. This discussion will provide timeless approaches to guiding students through challenging or sensitive topics.
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Cat is back! Join Cat Schmeal for this faculty/staff only yoga class that will provide a well-rounded understanding of the practice so you can feel comfortable in any type of yoga class. Includes a Vinyasa flow section and will revolve around safe and gentle yoga postures that align breath with movement. Modifications of postures will always be offered.
Meets every Wednesday beginning May 14 (no class on May 28), 12pm-1pm, in the Health Innovation Studio, HE 125. Register and attend as your schedule allows. All participants must bring their own yoga mat and complete a waiver before you attend your first class. Email your completed waiver to Kim Baker at mailto:bakerk7@nku.edu. If you completed a waiver in summer of 2023 or after, you do not need to complete another.
Cat Schmeal is the Costume Shop Manager for the School of the Arts Theatre and Dance Program. She has been a yoga practitioner for over a decade and has completed her RYT-200 yoga teacher training certification through Saga Yoga Co. She is currently working on her RYS-300 teacher training certification through the Yoga & Ayurveda Center’s Online Yoga School.
8-part series led by NKU Wellness Coach and Registered Dietitian Lyndsay Barto.
Varying Mondays Beginning January 27, 12-1pm on Zoom
Register for each session below to receive the Zoom link.
This series is beneficial for everyone! Managing blood sugar has become a key lifestyle factor for improving diet, losing weight, and improving overall health, as well as being vital for preventing and managing pre-diabetes and Type II Diabetes. Managing blood sugar can also protect your cardiovascular system and other systems in the body. Get the blueprint for managing blood sugar in this 8-part series.
Attend one or more as your schedule allows. Attending all sessions will give you the full scope of blood sugar management that goes beyond diet and exercise. You will receive a summary and slides for each session after attending for your reference. Click on the sessions you want to register for below.
Session 1, 1/27: What is Diabetes?
Know your Risk, Prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, Basics of carbohydrate and how they are processed in the body, things that can make blood glucose fluctuate and rise.
Session 2, 2/10: Achieving Balance With Food - Focus on Carbs
Learn about common myths, the basics of carbohydrates, what the body needs, and the body processes them, and examples of meals and snacks.
Session 3, 2/24: Achieving Balance With Food – Focus on Protein, Fat, Fiber
Learn the basics of fat, fiber, and protein, what the body needs, how the body processes, them, and examples of meals and snacks.
Session 4, 3/3: Breaking Down the Food Label
Recommended amount of added sugar, examples of food and drink products, types of sugar to look for, net carbs, counting carbs.
Session 5, 3/17: Achieving Balance with Movement and Exercise
Learn how movement and exercise impacts blood sugar levels, what the body needs, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.
Session 6, 3/24: Achieving Blood Sugar Balance: Impact of Sleep and Stress
Learn about the impact your stress level and sleep patterns have on your blood sugar and how to manage both properly.
Session 7, 4/7: Diabetes Diagnosis
Learn about getting diagnosed with diabetes, possible complications, and management.
Session 8, 4/14: Living with Diabetes
Medical treatment options, resources, and creating sustainable change.
Join Haile Planetarium and University Wellness to start your week relaxed and mindful by attending Pause in the Planetarium on Tuesdays at 12:30pm – 1pm beginning January 28, 2025. Register once for the semester and attend as your schedule allows. Open to all faculty, staff, and students.
**Shows will alternate each week with a Planetarium show and guided relaxation practice.
Located in the Science Center 409, the Planetarium provides a comfortable, relaxed space with reclined seats and a spectacular dome showcasing the night sky, solar system, northern lights and more. Register and attend as your schedule allows.
Planetarium show topics include:
• the night sky
• the solar system
• nature photography
• the northern lights
• space photography and more
Meditation topics include:
• a beginner's guide to meditation
• body scan
• gratitude
• breath
• softening anxiety
• grounding
• increasing focus and more
The Office of Safety and Emergency Management in partnership with University Wellness provides AED/CPR Training to all NKU employees. Performing CPR in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest can triple the chance of survival; get trained and learn how
to save a life!
Upon successful completion, each participant will receive an AED/CPR certification card provided by the American Safety and Health Institute which is valid for two years.
Register online on the date you wish to attend below.
NEW TIME: April 10, 1-3pm, UC 135
Free Onsite Pain and Injury Assessments
March 26, 11am-1pm, SU 105
Register for an appointment online
If you have questions about your muscle and joint health, now is your chance! Meet with an Airrosti provider for a free injury assessment. If you're in pain or not moving like you used to, Airrosti can help. Schedule a free injury assessment on campus. Appointment required. Limited availability.
Experience Airrosti: Onsite Treatment Days, 8am-5pm
April 9, SU 106
April 16, SU 106
April 23, NEW LOCATION: SU 106
Register for an appointment online
Struggling with joint and muscle pain or an unresolved injury? Receive your treatment from an Airrosti provider on campus. Insurance accepted for treatment. Contact Airrosti with questions about treatment, insurance, or payment at 1-800-404-6050. Appointment required. Limited availability.
Join an Airrosti Rehab Center expert to discuss a variety of common musculoskeletal issues and how to avoid or manage them.
2025 Webinar Schedule
Mar Back Pain
Apr Carpal Tunnel
May Foot Pain
Jun Arthritis Pain
Jul Hip Pain
Aug Neck Pain
Sept Sciatica
Oct Foundations of Fitness
Nov Headaches
Register for all Airrosti webinars at the Airrosti Registration Site. Topics will change each month and dates/times will be listed at the top of registration page.
April – Carpal Tunnel Pain: Join us for a free 25-minute webinar to learn about common causes of carpal tunnel pain — a common repetitive stress injury affecting the hands and wrists — and what you can do to help prevent and treat it.
Airrosti Rehab Center focuses on non-invasive treatment and management of a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Airrosti's goal is to fix pain FAST (typically within 3-4 visits based on patient-reported outcomes) — with no needles, surgery, or invasive procedures. They help save patients time and money, while also dramatically reducing the need for costly and potentially dangerous prescription pain killers and opioids.
Whether you’ve been living with chronic and nagging pain for years or if you’ve recently experienced an acute injury, Airrosti providers are here to help find the root cause of your pain and offer treatment options for efficient, effective, and lasting relief.
Self-care and Connection Workshop: Recognizing Their Impact on Burnout
Is your team experiencing high levels of burnout, low morale or high workloads causing ongoing stress? If so, this 1-hour team building workshop can help support your team or department. High levels of burnout impact our physical and mental health without question. In addition, the impact on our personal connections with each other has a trickle-down effect on how the team functions together and the levels of engagement within that team.
The goal of this workshop is to empower each member of the team/department to better understand and address their own mental health and reconsider their role as a member of the team. We will discuss prioritizing self-care, building connections with others, and using your influence within a team to have a positive impact on engagement.
Facilitated by NKU Personal Wellness Coach Lyndsay Barto, MS RDN LDN. Contact Lyndsay to schedule your workshop at lbarto@lbwellbeing.com . Workshop can be done in-person, virtual, or a mix of both if needed.
NKU recognizes the importance of providing its employees with continuous learning opportunities to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and aptitude to perform their role, as well as the tools and resources to reach their full potential.
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Questions? Email Kim Baker, Director of Wellness at bakerk7@nku.edu.
