No matter where you are on your whole-health journey, the Center for Health & Wellbeing offers a variety of webinars, seminars and demonstrations, featuring local and nationally-recognized health and wellness experts, to nurture your mind, body and spiritual growth.
Browse our current Wholeness programs to learn more and register for your favorites.
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound...
The latest research into diabetes has revealed some results that might surprise you (and even your health-care team). Even the thinking on the cause of diabetes has been turned on its head, opening up new avenues for turning this disease around. In fact, lifestyle factors are at the heart of the cause of diabetes, making...
We’re excited to announce the CHWB Book Club is back! A book club can have several goals at once, including the social aspect of getting together with others in a relaxed setting and the focused activity of discussing various elements of a particular book that everyone in the group has (mostly) read. A survey by...
The first half of the school year is already behind us, and before we head into the busy, holiday season, this is the perfect time to help your kids refocus on their school-year goals and take a deep breath in a safe and nurturing environment. The Winter Park Health Foundation and the CHILL program, which...
Essential oils can be a key asset to preventing or lessening the effects of respiratory illnesses during cold and flu season. Their anti-microbial effects coupled with ease of use make them a practical approach. Under the guidance of Judy Minear, a retired RN who is certified in aromatherapy, you’ll review the best methods to avoid...
Join writing coach Chris Hicks for a spine-chilling afternoon of creativity and story-making! This special writing workshop promises to ignite your imagination and tap into the eerie spirit of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just looking to dip your quill into the world of spooky tales, this workshop offers a thrilling opportunity...
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound...
Join us for “How to Go from Reactivity to Responsiveness,” an enlightening experience where you'll discover emotions' vital role. Join us for “How to Go from Reactivity to Responsiveness,” an enlightening experience where you'll discover the vital role emotions play in shaping your daily energy levels. Learn simple, practical techniques (that take just a few...
Exercise Your Creativity is back in 2024, with an all-new series of classes designed to inspire your creative side. In these monthly art workshops, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to experiment with a variety of mediums and art styles. Under the careful guidance of some of Central Florida’s top art instructors, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie of...
As we get older, protecting our bones against fractures is critical for our health and longevity. The latest research informs us that osteoporosis is more about our lifestyle than our genes – meaning that there is much that we can do to prevent fractures and the falls that cause them. In this class, led by...
Feeling stressed? Learn to turn stress from your enemy to ally! Feeling stressed? Learn to turn stress from your enemy to ally! Grounded in original research conducted at AdventHealth, the largest admitting hospital in America, this transformative program empowers people to do what elite athletes and high-performance CEOs do: reframe stress from a negative to...
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection throughout the month. Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and...
Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Katelynn Swanson will discuss how nutrition and fitness work together to benefit your body. It is possible to still enjoy everyday life without sacrificing your health and wellbeing goals. Basics of Nutrition is a class designed to teach you about the building blocks of nutrition and the importance of...
WPHF invites you to a special panel conversation that will give you the opportunity to hear from mental health leaders from our community. We are a nation in crisis when it comes to mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 23 percent of all adults in the U.S. report experiencing...
Healthy development begins at the start of a child’s life, and the role of parents is enormous to help shape and support healthy and happy children. As parents, it is important to understand the normal ranges of development, including physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas and how to support them as we approach the mid-point...
Curious about what plants have been growing in your garden? Join one of the passionate gardening experts from Fleet Farming for Plant Identification -- "Weeds" & Florida Native Plants. In this program, you will learn about Florida plant identification, including common "weeds" or pioneer species, Florida native plant identification and invasive plants. Learn more about...
Unlock the power of nutrition in managing and preventing diabetes with our comprehensive Food as Medicine class. Guided by research nurse Keri Whitaker of the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute and Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class delves into the critical connection between diet and blood sugar control. You'll learn how to create...
Unlock the power of nutrition in managing and preventing diabetes with our comprehensive Food as Medicine class. Guided by research nurse Keri Whitaker of the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute and Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class delves into the critical connection between diet and blood sugar control. You'll learn how to create...
The holiday season can be fun but indulgent, and sometimes it's hard to stay on track with your health goals. Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to learn recipes that will help you make healthy yet still delicious choices this holiday season. During this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to make...
Feeling stuck? Fighting writer’s block? Ready to give up writing and take up needlepoint? Before you abandon your dream of penning the Great American Novel, join writing coach Chris Hicks and professional improviser Anthony Francis for an afternoon session of fun and productivity. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of improv...
The winter holidays will be here before you know it. Stumped for what gifts to give friends and family? How about something hand-made? Try your hand at painting your own holiday ornaments. Program note: The registration fee includes all program materials. This program is presented by Liz Kitchens and hosted by the Winter Park Health...
It can be so difficult this time of year to take a breath, relax and focus on all there is to be grateful about. Join us for an activity that is sure to inspire deep feelings of gratitude during this upcoming holiday season. In this workshop, psychologist and artist Monica Vidal of the Atlantic Center...
With a steady stream of colds, flus and the COVID pandemic over the past few years, we’ll all come to appreciate the power and importance of our immune system. Optimal functioning of our immune system is critical for fighting off both bacterial and viral infections and even cancer. As we head into cold and flu...
Planting a garden is good for your body, mind and soul, and it’s a nurturing and empowering hobby that will serve you and your family well for life. In this class, led by Melissa Goltermann of the nonprofit Momma G Farms, you will learn how to grow a plant from a cutting and from seeds....
Join licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss to explore ways you can thoughtfully create a season of meaning this holiday season Between now and the end of the year, it can feel like everyone else is celebrating all of the holidays, all the time. What if you’re just not feeling festive or like celebrating?...
Join Allison in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre, where she’ll prepare dishes including an Arugula Wreath Salad and Pomegranate Guacamole. Transform your holiday meals by learning how to create healthy, delicious side dishes that will impress your guests and nourish your body. Led by Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class will guide...
Join experienced sound healing practitioners from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing for a relaxing guided meditation and sound healing experience. The use of sound therapy has existed across cultures and throughout history to promote health and wellbeing. Research shows that sound healing therapy can minimize...
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor, celebrate and recognize the crucial role of and the many contributions of family caregivers in the U.S. It’s also a time to raise awareness about caregiving issues and boost support for these unsung heroes. To provide inspiration and nurture the spark of creativity in both...
Happiness is a positive mental and emotional state -- the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative ones. Meaning, on the other hand, is bigger; it lies in connecting and contributing to something beyond the self. Carl Jung, one of the great pioneers of psychology, said, “The least of things with a meaning...
