Employee Wellness Series

Incorporating wellness into your daily routine can help you manage your stress and anxiety levels, improve your mood and energy, and reduce the likelihood of illnesses. Boost your health and overall well-being with these upcoming and on-demand webinars — hosted by UF departments and campus partners, and available to UF faculty and staff.

Upcoming webinars

Navigating Grief After a Loved One’s Passing | Nov. 3,  noon
Hosted by EAP Therapist Allison Rider-Gonzalez
Learn about grief in the context of death, explore commonly experienced symptoms, discover what needs/factors you should prioritize while in the healing process and gain various tools/resources that can be integrated in your grief journey.
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Native Plant Gardening in Central Florida on Zoom | Nov. 4, 11 a.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension
Learn about native plants for your landscape and their benefits to our ecosystem. Discover how to create a beautiful, resilient landscape with Florida native plants! Learn how to select the right native species for your site’s unique growing conditions while supporting local ecosystems. Native plants provide essential habitat for birds and wildlife, nourish pollinators, and thrive with fewer inputs than many non-native plants.
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Gratitude Rewired: Science, Benefits & Practice | Nov. 5, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Samantha Kennedy
Uncover how gratitude rewires the brain and boosts mental and physical health. Learn the science behind thankfulness, explore evidence of its powerful benefits and discover practical habits you can incorporate into your daily routine.
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Routine Maintenance: Upgrading Your Daily Mindset | Nov. 10, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Trisha Aldridge
Are you looking to build better habits into your daily routine? Explore tips for creating healthy habits, plus strategies for helping them extend beyond the holidays and become a permanent part of your daily routine.
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Green Cleanin’ for the Season| Nov. 12, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Sharlee Whiddon
Learn how to create a healthier home by reducing the use and storage of potentially harmful chemicals indoors. Explore strategies for improving air quality, conserving natural resources and saving money through environmentally friendly cleaning practices.
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Healthy Communication During the Holidays and Beyond | Nov. 17, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson
Whether you’re managing challenging family dynamics, balancing expectations or simply wanting to communicate more effectively, this webinar will provide strategies you can use long after the holiday season ends.
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FFL HC Webinar Series: Protect the Waterfront | Nov. 19, 10 a.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension
Join us for the final installment of our Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ webinar series, focusing on “Protect the Waterfront.” Learn how to maintain a beautiful landscape while safeguarding Florida’s precious water resources.
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Vision Boarding With a Purpose | Nov. 19, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Jessica Alfonso
No matter your goals, vision boards can help you reflect on what you are looking to accomplish and keep you motivated. Attend this workshop to learn how to create a digital or physical vision board and explore effective goal-setting strategies.
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Wrapping Up Your Finances | Nov. 30, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Halie Corbitt
Take part in a year-end financial check-up designed to help you review your financial progress, celebrate successes and prepare for the year ahead. Assess your spending, savings, withholdings, giving and financial goals to strengthen your financial future.
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Managing Beneficial Insects in the Landscape on Zoom | Dec. 2, 11 a.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension
Join Master Gardener Volunteer Virginia Overstreet to learn about the importance of beneficial insects and the vital roles they play in maintaining healthy landscapes. Discover how to identify pollinators like bees and butterflies, as well as natural predators such as lady beetles and parasitic wasps that help control garden pests. You’ll also learn practical ways to attract and support these valuable insects while creating a healthier garden with fewer or no pesticides. This class will be held by Zoom and the Zoom link will be sent the day before the class.
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Smart Holiday Shopping with GatorPerks | Dec. 2, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications Specialist Jordyn Thoreson
From technology and retail savings to discounts on travel, entertainment and more, explore exclusive offers for UF faculty and staff through the GatorPerks program. Plus, learn how to redeem discounts, suggest vendors and keep up-to-date with new and seasonal offers.
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Buzz-Worthy Gardens: Pollinator Gardening in Central Florida | Dec. 7, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension
Join Jeremy Rhoden, UF/IFAS Extension Urban Horticulture Agent and state coordinator of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, for an engaging webinar on transforming your landscape into a thriving haven for Florida’s pollinators and how to protect them during the winter. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to enhance an existing garden, this webinar will give you the inspiration and knowledge you need to create a landscape buzzing with life.
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Spice Up the Holidays! | Dec. 10, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Suzanne Holloway
Attend this workshop to discover how herbs and spices can transform your holiday classics into seasonal favorites with delicious potential health benefits.
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Container Gardening For Every Space Workshop on Zoom | Dec. 10, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension
Discover how easy and rewarding it can be to grow plants in containers, no yard required! This workshop covers everything from choosing the right pots and soil to selecting plants that thrive in small spaces. Whether you have a patio, balcony, or sunny windowsill, you’ll learn practical tips for watering, fertilizing, and keeping your container garden healthy and beautiful all year long. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add more green to their space!.
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Thriving Through the Holidays: Practical Strategies for Staying Well | Dec. 14, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agent Kathryn Flynn
Explore simple, evidence-based tools to support physical, emotional and social wellness while navigating the holiday season with greater balance and resilience.
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On-demand webinars

General well-being

From self-care practices to caregiver support and more, explore the general well-being resources designed to enrich every aspect of your life.

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Nutrition

Explore on-demand resources to help you improve your eating habits and make informed choices about your diet and nutrition.

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