Digital Education Programs April 2021
Please register in advance at YourHealthandWellbeing.org/Events Thursday, April 1, 1 PM
Take Time to Relax Life is hard, and that’s why it’s important to take time to relax. Join us for an interview with licensed Psychologist Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle, author of the book, Stress Relief for Life. Learn about the value of active and passive relaxation for stress relief and participate in exercises that can easily be done anywhere to achieve results. Thursday, April 1, 7 PM
CHWB Stress Awareness Month – Techniques for Stress Relief
Stress may be a common cause of several physical and emotional health issues like muscle tension and soreness, sadness and headaches, but there are several ways to fight off stress. In honor of Stress Awareness Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB), Dr. Luis Allen, an AdventHealth psychiatry specialist, and CHWB Wellbeing Guide Sara Wright will dive into the physical and emotional impact while sharing ways to manage — and thrive — in life’s stressful situations.
Monday, April 5, 11 AM
The Nature of Drug Addiction and Recovery in Modern Society
Addiction is a complex disease with genetic, psychological and societal causes and consequences. Studies show that while some people can consume drugs recreationally for years, others quickly fall victim to addiction. What causes this distinction? And how can we help those who are dealing with addiction? Join Nicole Schramm-Sapyta, associate professor and associate director at Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, to learn about the complex nature of drug addiction in modern society, how we can work together to prevent addiction and how we can help those who suffer move into recovery.
It’s Stress Awareness Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. All Stress Awareness programs are highlighted in yellow. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Tuesday, April 6, 1 PM
Wednesday, April 7, 11 AM
The Mindful Photographer - Taking Great Shots Using Your Phone
Florida’s Favorite Healthy Seafood Recipes with Edible Orlando
You don’t need a bulky camera to photograph moments that take your breath away. Chances are, if you have a smartphone, you’re already halfway to taking the best photos. Want to learn how to capture high-quality photos of your family, friends, fur babies, or landscapes using just your mobile device? Join Rinat Halon Neal, a professional photographer of 25 years, in this virtual program to learn quick and simple ways to take your smartphone photography to the next level.
Looking for your next food adventure? Make plans now to join Edible Orlando’s Katie Farmand and Kendra Lott as they recreate your favorite Florida Seafood Shack recipes that provide all the flavors with none of the fried. On the menu for this program: Spicy Seafood and Sweet Corn Chowder, and Roasted Shrimp with Greek-Yogurt Remoulade and Cilantro and Lime Slaw. Get ready to cook along – or just take notes – as you learn to make seafood dishes that are sure to make both your heart and body happy.
Tuesday April 6, 7 PM
Thursday, April 8, 1 PM
Behind the Scenes with CFCArts - The Making of Cinderella
Reason and Arguments – How They Can Help Us Live Together
Have you ever wanted a peek behind the stage curtain? Join the team from Central Florida Community Arts as they share more about bringing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella to Orlando. Follow their journey to creating a safe, socially- distant theatre experience and performance of this enchanting tale in the nontraditional space of Fashion Square Mall in Orlando. Experience their passion for theatre, from the first production meeting to the final rehearsal — including interviews with members of the creative and administrative team at Central Florida Community Arts. It’s almost like having a backstage pass!
We’ve all been there — had arguments with friends, family or even our neighbors. Arguments are a part of life; they are a natural and inevitable experience and are tools for expressing or discovering reasons for positions and policies. But rather than fights or competition, arguments can help us appreciate each other, get along peacefully, and work together — even when we disagree strongly. In this virtual program, Walter SinnottArmstrong, a Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics at Duke University, will share more about how we can all benefit from learning how to argue better.
April
is Stress Awareness Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing!
It’s safe to say that being mindful of the stress on our bodies and minds is more important this year than ever before. New research backs this up: Americans between 45 and 65 years old are experiencing more stress today than people their age did in the 1990s, with experts citing changes in technology, family and relationship dynamics, and economic hardship as major reasons why. But the good news is there are a multitude of ways to cope with our stress; doing so carries significant weight in the equation of a healthy and positive life. This April, give yourself a break — eat healthy, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep — and reduced stress is yours for the taking.
Did You Know?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some stress is healthy. Stress can motivate us in dangerous situations or non-life-threatening situations, like when taking a test or interviewing for a new job.
Stress Awareness Month Tip Recognize when you need to let it go or when you need help – speak to a parent, friend or trusted source. If stress continues and you’re overwhelmed by longterm stress, ask for help from a health professional.
Sources:
healthline.com/health-news/people-more-stressed-today-than-1990s nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml Thursday, April 8, 7 PM
Meditation for Stress Relief
Meditation is a choice. You are choosing to be present and aware of where you are and what you are doing now. Make plans now to join Certified Mindfulness Coach and Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco in this interactive and introductory course on meditation for stress relief, where you will learn more about and practice meditation to ensure optimal relaxation.
Monday, April 12, 11 AM
Exploring the Work of Elizabetta Sirani, 17th Century Artist In this program presented by Leslie Tate Boles, an art instructor at Rollins College and former CHWB program presenter of “For the Love of Art — Exploring the Works of Lavinia Fontana,” you’ll explore the art and life of Elizabetta Sirani, a Bolognese artist, to learn how her artwork impacted many countries and artists, including English Romantic Poet Percy Shelley.
Tuesday, April 13, 1 PM
Wow! Cultivating Awe and Wonder to Enhance Wellbeing
Wednesday, April 14, 11 AM
Nine Reasons Why Cooking is the Ultimate Stress Reliever
Have you ever wondered why humans are drawn to the curiosities of life? Explore the psychology behind being in awe and wonder in this dynamic program led by licensed mental health counselor Alison Issen. You’ll learn about several fascinating discoveries surrounding the nature of awe, its effect on our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, and even how awe can improve our level of altruism. This workshop will discuss these findings while exploring ways of opening to and finding awe-some and wonder-full experiences in our everyday lives!
After a long day, the thought of cooking for you and your family may not hold much appeal. But did you know that cooking can have stress relieving qualities? Join Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing as she prepares a Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl, 15-minute Creamy Lemon Pasta and Chicken Shawarma — recipes that are sure to taste just as good as they are stress-relieving. Gather the ingredients needed ahead of time and cook alongside Chef Collette!
Tuesday, April 13, 7 PM
The Dark Side of Social Media - A Consumer Psychology Perspective
Timeless Trivia
Grab your thinking cap and a comfortable spot on your couch for this interactive and fun trivia game. You’ll tackle multiple choice trivia questions while sharing stories and learning fun facts about the world along the way. Join Sara Wright, Wellbeing Guide at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and Kate Stone, CHWB Guest Services Manager, as they test your knowledge about what you learned in school, what you have seen on the news, and everything in between.
Thursday, April 15, 1 PM
It’s easy to forget that social media has its downfalls, most notably the impact on our emotional and intellectual wellbeing. Join Clemson University’s Dr. Angeline Close Scheinbaum, a consumer psychologist and branding expert, to learn how social media has impacted the wellbeing of people and brands alike. In this virtual program, Dr. Scheinbaum will discuss key themes and solutions for consumer wellbeing from her edited book “The Dark Side of Social Media: A Consumer Psychology Perspective.”
Thursday, April 15, 7 PM
Tuesday, April 20, 1 PM
Sacred Gardening - Creating A Sustainable, Organic Garden
Living Color - Art of The Highwaymen
Join Paul W. Jacob (Jake), a seasoned organic gardener, to learn how to start listening and tending to your land no matter where you live. Jake will share tips and visuals from his years developing a sustainable, organic garden and orchard on Cortes Island, off the coast of Canada, to teach you how to create your own ‘sacred’ garden. You will also learn about the community that developed through this sacred garden. Monday, April 19, 11 AM
Me to We - Community Engagement and Making a Difference
During the time of Jim Crow and the Civil Rights movement, a group of mostly self-taught black artists known as The Highwaymen defied the odds to establish themselves as commercially successful artists. During this virtual art tour presented by Orlando Museum of Art Associate Curator David Matteson, you’ll learn more about these renowned artists and their stories, participate in a discussion about this unique group and their ties to Florida all while viewing a selection of their works. Tuesday, April 20, 7 PM
Herb Gardening with Fleet Farming
Join Micki Meyer, Lord Family Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Community at Rollins College, as she discusses how to best align your passions, talents and interests with volunteer opportunities that make a difference in the world. You’ll learn how to map your interests and talents, set volunteer and engagement goals, find meaningful volunteer activities within your communities and reflect on past volunteer experiences.
Perfect for adding flavor to foods and beverages, herbs are easy to grow with a little sunshine and a little knowledge. In this program, Caroline Chomanics, a passionate local horticulturalist and Fleet Farming manager, will dive into the basics of setting up your own herb garden, including herb propagation and herbal recipes.
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Bite into April’s Juicy Special Offer
Get $1 off Chef Collette’s house-made and award-winning Black Bean Burger served with Vegan Chipotle Aioli and Vegetable Ceviche on Ciabatta Bread for the entire month of April. Use code BEANBURGER when ordering online. Not a Rewards Member yet? Register for free in-café or when you place your next online order at NourishCHWB.com. Rewards Members receive $5 for every $50 spent and other monthly incentives.
Wednesday, April 21, 11 AM
Thursday, April 22, 7 PM
Vegetarian Salads - A Celebration of Spring
Design Thinking - Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Spring is a time for rebirth and regeneration – why not use this Spring to revive your salad-eating habits, transforming the same-old to new selections sure to tickle your tastebuds? In this program, you’ll join Chef and Culinary Nutrition Educator Jenny Breen as she demonstrates how to prepare three flavor-packed salads: Quinoa and Vegetable Salad; Black Bean, Tofu and Miso Salad; and Potato Broccoli Salad — dishes to save and serve at all your future cookouts. Thursday, April 22, 1 PM
Re-Author Your Life – How to Write a Healthier, Happier Chapter Do you feel it’s time to close this chapter or even this book of your life and write a new one? If so, write a best-seller with a happy ending…after all, you’re the author of your story. Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jill Hamilton Buss for this interactive session during which you’ll learn how the scripts we got handed to us as children or the ones we developed as adults may no longer empower us or make us happy. Buried themes and scripts will become visible as you examine your story through thought-provoking discussion and a series of writing exercises in this session.
Join Rollins College assistant professor Josephine M. Balzac-Arroyo to examine the social and environmental issues occurring across the globe and connect these issues to our community by integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and fully embracing the motto “think globally, act locally.” You’ll learn about the stages and steps of human-centered design thinking and how to create project-based activities that advance the SGDs through innovative solutions in our communities or classrooms. Monday, April 26, 11 AM
Payment Tech and the Future of Consumer Finance
Discover the latest in payment technology and the next generation of finance in this program presented by Angela Hamilton and Dr. David Metcalf from UCF Institute for Simulation and Training’s Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab. Whether it is mobile technology, wireless payment terminals, easy online payments or crypto payment gateways — you’ll learn more about the current and future possibilities.
Tuesday, April 27, 1 PM
A Guide to Creating A Mood Playlist
Thursday, April 29, 1 PM
Lessons I Learned from Birds
Intentional music listening can be a healing experience — it can grasp onto something deep within you, it can challenge your own understanding of yourself, and it can help you keep going when times are tough. Join Ashley Lewis, a nationally board-certified music therapist and Music Therapy program coordinator for Central Florida Community Arts, to learn the types of musical playlists you can create to support your health and wellbeing. Tuesday, April 27, 7 PM
On Matters of Spirituality…Why Are We Here? For centuries, experts and amateurs alike have considered big questions like “what is the meaning of life?” and “why are we here?” Join Rev. Katrina Jenkins, the Dean of Religious Life at Rollins College, as she discusses spirituality, and the process individuals engage in to answer life’s big questions. This program will help you to develop an inner path that connects your existence to both the world around you, as well as the universe.
Birds collecting sticks, making nests, raising young — if you stop to watch birds performing these behaviors, there is so much we can learn from these friends who fly. During this program, Laura VonMutius, education manager at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, will share the life lessons she’s gathered from watching and working with birds throughout the years. You might meet a few of these winged teachers as well! Thursday, April 29, 7 PM
Sensational Smoothie Bowls
Wednesday, April 28, 11 AM
Healthy Swaps - Simple Tips to Make Popular Dishes Better for You Whether you’re looking to cut back on refined sugar or just improve the nutritional value of your favorite meals, Danielle Davis, author of The Healthy Swaps Cookbook, and Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen will convince you that you won’t have to skimp on flavor with any whole-food recipes. Join these two powerhouses of the kitchen to learn how to swap ingredients that are bursting with vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients — without compromising on flavor! Chef Haw will demonstrate how to prepare Pesto Veggie Noodles with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Chickpea-Oatmeal Cookie Dough Truffles, two recipes featured in Davis’ cookbook.
Healthy foods come in all shapes and sizes! Join Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Instructor Debbie Zimmerman in this virtual program as she teaches you how to make the perfect smoothie bowl. This class will showcase three different smoothie bowl recipes — each packed with a blend of fruit and healthy fat, then topped with crunchy deliciousness. Perfect for the whole family, your picky eaters don’t even have to know how nutritious these smoothie bowls really are!