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Be with Nature: Pause and Simply Notice

08/2026
by
Mariann Johnson
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Stress, Burnout, and the Hidden Story Behind Neck and Upper Back Pain

08/2026
by
Amy Wheeler, PhD
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Therapeutic Yoga for the Upper Back and Neck: Restoring Balance, Posture, and Ease

08/2026
by
Amy Wheeler, PhD
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Bringing the Arts into the Workplace

08/2026
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Cultivate Your Mindfulness to Overcome Plant Blindness

07/2026
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Mariann Johnson
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Be with Nature: Mindful Walking, Strolling, or Hiking 

06/2026
by
Mariann Johnson
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Fiber: A Friend to the Gut and Beyond

06/2026
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Jenny Breen, MS Ed, MPH, Professional chef
Kate Shafto, MD, FAAP, FACP
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The Summer of Wellbeing, Part I

06/2026
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Andrea Uptmor, MA, MFA
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The first step to wellbeing is to begin paying attention to your body.

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Accessing the Wellbeing Benefits of Nature, While We Work

06/2026
by
Mariann Johnson
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Therapeutic Yoga for the Low Back and Hips: Restoring Support, Stability, and Ease

06/2026
by
Amy Wheeler, PhD
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Why Self-Compassion is Important for Your Wellbeing

05/2026
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Stephanie (Stevi) Shively, PhD
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Mindful Reflections on Nature’s Intelligence

05/2026
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Mariann Johnson
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The Importance of Play for Wellbeing

05/2026
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Stephanie (Stevi) Shively, PhD

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  • Wellbeing
    • Wellbeing Topics
      • Activity & Exercise
      • Arts & Wellbeing
      • Food & Wellbeing
      • Healthy Aging & Wellbeing
      • Mindfulness
      • Planetary Health
      • Purpose & Spirituality
      • Relationships & Belonging
      • Safety & Security
      • Sleep
      • Wellbeing Experts
  • Conditions
    • Conditions A-Z
      • Anxiety & Depression
      • Arthritis
      • Autism Spectrum Disorders
      • Back Pain
      • Cancer and Rare Disease Survivorship
      • COVID-19
      • Diabetes
      • End of Life
      • Heart Disease
      • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
      • Menopause
      • Headaches and Migraines
      • Parkinson's Disease
      • Pregnancy
      • Stress Mastery
  • Whole Health Practices
    • Practices A-Z
      • Acupuncture & TCM
      • Aromatherapy
      • Ayurvedic Medicine
      • Botanical Medicine
      • Chiropractic
      • Clinical Hypnosis
      • Craniosacral Therapy
      • Creative Therapies
      • Food as Medicine
      • Guided Imagery
      • Healing Environment
      • Healing Touch
      • Health Coaching In Primary Care
      • Massage Therapy
      • Mind Body Therapies
      • Mindfulness
      • Naturopathy
      • Osteopathic Medicine
      • Qigong
      • Refloxology
      • Reiki
      • Shiatsu
      • Therapeutic Touch
      • Tibetan Medicine
      • Yoga
  • Healthcare
    • Navigating the Healthcare System
      • Finding a Provider
      • Communication
      • Why Take Charge?
  • More
    • All Topics A-Z
    • About Taking Charge
    • Events
    • Glossary
    • How Tos
    • Student Wellbeing
    • Taking Charge of Your Survivorship
    • Wellbeing Perspectives