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Workshops & Handouts

Each semester the Grand Valley Health & Wellness feature a series of educational workshops that address a broad range of wellness and work/life topics.  These workshops are provided by campus and community professionals and are designed to focus on the whole person and address the entire lifespan.  Workshops are open to all GVSU faculty,staff, retirees, and their spouses/partners.  Most workshops and educational seminars are available at no charge.

List of Workshops and Registration Information
Pre-registration is available and helps us plan.  Registration details can be found within the workshop description.  Registration information is located within the workshop listing on our events calendar.  

Please continue checking this site throughout the semester for new workshop and presentation offerings.

Groups/In-house Programs
Selected Work & Life topics are available for campus groups and in-house presentation.  The following is a list of possible upcoming topics of interest:  Elder Care, Financial and Legal Topics, Child Care/ Parenting, Smoking Cessation, Anxiety/ Stress, Diversity, Wellness and more.

If you are interested in hosting a presentation in your office or department, please contact Sue Sloop or Lindsey DesArmo. 

Prior Workshop Handouts
Did you miss a workshop or wish you had an electronic copy of one of the handouts you received?  The following handouts were given out during prior workshops or presentations and have been placed here for your convenience.  Please enjoy!

Play It Cybersafe Resources (9/2009)
Financial Fitness: How to be a better health care consumer (03/2009)
Workouts Made Easy:  In Your Home or Office (11/08) 
Commitment to Healthy Living Presentation 2/2008
Don't Just Dream About Retirement - Plan For It! (Fitness)
Don't Just Dream About Retirement - Plan For It! (Benefits)
Hula Hooping for Fun - 'How To' 10/2010
Hula Hooping for Fun Presentation 10/2010
The Power of Gratitude 10/2010

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