DCSD Staff Wellness
Art & Wellness Class
Create Mini Pots on a Mini Pottery Wheel
December 6th & 13th, 6:30 - 8:00PM @ PHS
Creativity has proven to help with stress reduction, enhance cognitive abilities, and allow for self-expression and emotional release! Click here to register for December’s Two Part Class: Create Mini Pots on a Mini Pottery Wheel Wednesdays, December 6th & 13th, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Ponderosa High School in Parker. Check out all Art+Wellness Classes by clicking here.
Rest & Restore in 2024
JOIN in on this challenge, January 11th - 31st
Challenge yourself to 21 days of making healthy choices with one of the four optional challenges below:
Stretch
Each day will have a 5 - 15 minute stretching activity to get your body feeling good.
Stretching reduces muscle tension, and improves circulation, contributing to increased range of motion, and enhanced physical and mental relaxation.
Reflect
Reflect on three good things daily
One of the most powerful positive psychology techniques to raise your happiness levels.
COST: Free - A gift for all
WHERE: Yoga With Adriene YouTube Channel
WHEN: Kicks off Jan 1, 2024 (Yoga starts on Jan 2)
DESIGNED for whole body mental health, this 30 Day Journey is yoga for the here and now. This series is suitable for all levels, and offers modifications and enhancements for individuals far and wide to practice in a way that invites transformation, healing, and strength from the inside out.
Interested in losing weight or making healthier habits?
Journey to Wellness (Weight Loss & Lifestyle Change Program):
Tuesdays, starting January 23, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual via Zoom
Journey to wellness is a NO COST (thank you Adams County Health) year-long lifestyle change group-based program that will give you the tools you need to lose weight and become a healthier you. Find out more and register here.
Rally (for UnitedHealthcare Insured Employees & Family)
Rally is a digital NO COST personalized health experience available for employees with UnitedHealthcare coverage. Rally is designed to help employees make healthier choices and build healthier habits by generating excitement, keeping them engaged, and motivating them through social connections. Find out more and sign up for Rally here.
Healthy Connections Program (for Kaiser Permanente-Insured Employees & Families)
This group-based class gives participants the tools needed for long-term weight management success. Based on proven success strategies, this NO COST 16-week class is followed by ongoing monthly support. Get education and accountability to lose weight and prevent diabetes. Find out more and sign up for your free class here.
Experiencing Emotional Eating?
Having a plan can help you deal with your emotions without using food. It's about you and what works best for you. Find out more here.
Full Plate Living
Your NO COST membership will allow you to have access to workshops, delicious recipes, articles to keep you focused on your goals, and a community to encourage you! Register here.
2023 - 2024 Staff Wellness calendar
Find our 23-24 Staff Wellness Calendar here, packed with rejuvenating activities and enriching events to promote well-being and foster a healthy, happy workplace here at DCSD. Please reach out to Holly Giron if you have any questions or want to partner on an idea.
Financial support
DCSD Benefits & Staff Wellness offers a financial wellness program to help reduce financial worries for our employees.
Find out what is offered HERE.