Face to Face Wellness Summit

Family Advocacy Program presents Face to Face Wellness Summit

"The Benefit of Intention" 

Learning and Leaning into Wellness

Wednesday, September 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3711 Aerobee Rd. 

This face-to-face summit will provide a one day holistic approach to our wellness. There will be a plenary session and several breakout sessions with multiple dynamic speakers. 

Stay for the entire event or pick and choose your sessions. 

Registration opens August 14. Free event, lunch provided

Open to anyone 18+ with access to Redstone Arsenal. 

For more information, call +1(256)842-8706.

Plenary Session: 9 - 10 a.m.
"Your Thoughts Are Like a Powerful Locomotive: Don't Let Them Derail Your Success"
Our days are filled with situations, some controllable others not, causing us to make decisions that lead to either productive or non-productive outcomes. So how can we end up on the productive side of the track - its all in how YOU think about the situation. 

Breakout Sessions: 10:15 a.m. , 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. 

• "The Life-Altering Checkup: Assessing your Financial Wellbeing"

Just as medical preventive care can be lifesaving; financial preventive care can be life-altering. 

• "Flexible Meal Planning for Busy People"

Interactive workshop on how to plan meals for one, two, or more.

• "The Pursuit of Happiness: Practical Steps to Enjoy Your Life"

If you've ever been disappointed when reality didn't live up to your expectations, then this class is for you. 

• "Gratitude Attitude: Embracing Joy and Well-Being Through Thankfulness"

An insightful class centered around the powerful practice of gratitude. 

• "Let's Talk Stress: Don't lose it, Handle it!"

An open discussion on stress and how it can impact our quality of life.

• "Expanding Your Reach: Implementing Stretch & Massage Therapy into Your Wellness Routine"

When we think of stretching, what typically comes to mind is the mundane obligatory movements we learned in physical education long ago as a means of "warming up" We are going to take it up a few notches through the practice of self-stretching, partner stretching, and self-massage. 

• "Let's Get Physical: Incorporating Exercise into Your Wellness Routine Minus the Stress"

We all know the benefits of exercise and increased physical activity, though many of us struggle with committing to it for one reason or another. We will focus on making the most out of what is readily available to you; your body weight with options to incorporate easily accessible items to elevate your workout. 

Lunch Session: Free Lunch Provided 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. 
"Connect to Protect: Support is Within Reach"
Learn the Army's suicide prevention strategy: Ask, Care, Escort and why building connections is the first step in making a positive impact when people are struggling. 

Panel Discussion/Closing Remarks: 2:30 - 3 p.m.