This short, accessible workshop will be a hands-on movement class. Our Wellness Administrator Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist & Yoga Teacher, will lead you through a series of stretches that can be done in a chair, at your desk, in your office, or even at home! You will need a chair (without wheels preferred) and some water. Also be near a wall, as we may stretch against the wall.

Public Safety is offering virtual, interactive, monthly presentations on situational preparedness. Students living in a new city and attending college are susceptible to encountering dangerous situations.

Being aware of your surroundings and recognizing situations that are potentially dangerous are key to keeping yourself safe. Although there are some public safety factors that cannot be controlled, there are measures students can take to prevent themselves from being victims of a crime. DPS will provide tips to encourage students to think and act accordingly—not to be scared, but to be prepared. If a student is the victim of a crime, it is vital that they report it promptly to Drexel Police so that the crime can be investigated and Public Safety can connect the student with proper resources. Register for an upcoming event via Qualtrics.

These presentations are hosted by Drexel Community Relations Officers Kim McClay and Thomas Cirone, and though they are focused on students, they are open to the entire Drexel community. If you have a community or group you would like us to present to, or would like to propose an alternate presentation time, please contact Officer Tom Cirone at tjc94@drexel.edu or Officer Kim McClay at kam556@drexel.edu to schedule based on your availability.

This gentle yoga and breathing class will be a hands-on movement class. Our Wellness Administrator Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist & Yoga Teacher, will lead you through a series of stretches and breathing practices that can be done at home or in your office.

How do you recognize the early warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide? What are the myths? What are some tips for asking questions about suicide? How can you offer hope and get help for someone in crisis? Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) gatekeeper training is a nationally recognized mental health intervention that is much like CPR. It is designed to teach anyone the lifesaving skills of recognizing warning signs of suicide, knowing what to say to someone who is believed to be at risk for suicide and referring a person in crisis to campus and community resources. This initiative was started by the Counseling Center, and has broadened to a larger cross disciplinary partnership across the University to create a network of certified QPR gatekeeper instructors and QPR trained gatekeepers who believe that all members of the Dragon community can learn these skills and help save a life. At the end of the 90 minute QPR gatekeeper training, guests will be QPR gatekeeper certified and will receive a certificate, which remains active for two years.

This event will be held on Zoom. The registration email sent by Career Pathway will contain the link to join. Registration in Career Pathway is required to attend.

This event is open to all faculty and professional staff. For more information, please contact Monica Fauble, Wellness Administrator: mfauble@drexel.edu

*Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 15 points (a $15 credit) for attending this event. You must sign-in to receive credit.

You must register for the Health Advocate Wellness Incentive Program AND complete your annual Personal Health Profile before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities. There will be a 6-week delay in these points and payouts being distributed. For information about our wellness incentive program, please visit: http://drexel.edu/hr/benefits/a-healthier-u/wellness-incentive-program/

Please contact Wellness Administrator Monica Fauble with questions: mfauble@drexel.edu

Public Safety’s self-protection program, SAFE, aims to give Drexel students, faculty and staff the practical skills, resources and knowledge you can use to increase your personal safety and protect yourself in an unsafe situation. The program focuses on your mindset, self-awareness, techniques that could assist in the event of a physical assault, and information on how and to whom you should report incidents and any safety concerns.

Mindfulness during our interactions with others is one of the hardest areas to practice. Insight Dialogue is relational mindfulness and is designed to be practiced in relationship. Over the course of the 2 sessions we will explore what the building blocks are for cultivating mindfulness in relationship with another and spend a little time practicing each of the 6 guidelines.

This workshop is offered as a collaboration between A Healthier U employee wellness program and the Drexel Meditation Group.

Please attend both sessions if you are able to. The first session will be held May 3rd and the second session will be held May 17th. Please register for one or both sessions in Career Pathway.

Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Meditation Society and the founding teacher of the Capitol Hill Meditation Group. She is a retired prosecuting attorney who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years. She teaches all aspects of meditation through introductory and intensive study classes, daylongs, and weekend nonresidential retreats. She also teaches short and long residential retreats. Tuere believes that urban meditation is the foundation for today’s practitioner’s path to liberation. She is inspired by bringing the Dharma to nontraditional places and is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. Tuere has a long history of assisting others in establishing and maintaining a daily practice. Her teachings reflect an approach to Dharma that is easily accessible to everyone.

This event is open to all faculty and professional staff. Registration is required in Career Pathway. Please note that registration closes 24 hours in advance. Contact Monica Fauble mfauble@drexel.edu with questions.

*Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 15 points (a $15 credit) for attending each session. Your name must appear in the participants box in Zoom (you must be signed in) in order to receive wellness credit. You will receive an email from Career Pathway confirming your attendance after attendance has been completed. Wellness points will appear in your Health Advocate profile in six weeks.

You must register for the Health Advocate Wellness Incentive Program AND complete your annual Personal Health Profile before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities. There will be a 6-week delay in these points and payouts being distributed. For information about our wellness incentive program, please visit: http://drexel.edu/hr/benefits/a-healthier-u/wellness-incentive-program/

As the challenges of the pandemic continue, many people continue to experience high levels of stress, uncertainty and anxiety, impacting their mental and/or emotional health. Recognizing when you or a loved one needs support is the first step to connecting with resources to help. It is equally important to normalize and destigmatize seeking mental health support. This webinar addresses strategies to manage our emotional and mental health and identify resources to help when we need extra support.

Please register in Career Pathway. The Zoom link will be sent via email from Career Pathway once you register.

*Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 15 points (a $15 credit) for attending this event. Your name must appear in the participants box in Zoom (you must be signed in) in order to receive wellness credit. You will receive an email from Career Pathway confirming your attendance after attendance has been completed. Wellness points will appear in your Health Advocate profile in six weeks.

You must register for the Health Advocate Wellness Incentive Program AND complete your annual Personal Health Profile before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities. There will be a 6-week delay in these points and payouts being distributed. For information about our wellness incentive program, please visit: http://drexel.edu/hr/benefits/a-healthier-u/wellness-incentive-program/

Please contact Wellness Consultant Monica Fauble with questions: mfauble@drexel.edu

Our popular annual Employee Olympics event for full-time and part-time benefits-eligible faculty and staff will return to the University City campus (and virtually for those who work remotely) on Wednesday June 21st from 2:00-5:00p.m.

Don’t miss the snacks and treats, noncompetitive summer-fun games on the Fitness Plaza, or the fuzzy appeal of our therapy dogs!

Come for the treats and camaraderie, or register for the event of your choice. You can complete on campus in the noncompetitive Fun Walk along the banks of the Schuylkill River OR select from either basketball, dodgeball, baggo, table tennis or (weather-permitting) beach volleyball. Earn 25 wellness points for participating in the sport of your choice.

Not on campus that day? We’ve got you covered. Register for the Virtual Fun Walk and earn 25 wellness points for walking (or competing the fitness activity of your choice) from home.

Registration opens in the Spring term. In the meantime, save time on your calendar from 2:00-5:00p.m. on Wednesday June 21st. Check our website for more information. https://drexel.edu/hr/about/events/employeeolympics/