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Be on the lookout for a brief survey that will be sent to all employees on October 7<\/strong> and will remain open through October 20<\/strong>. This is your opportunity to tell us what wellness programs and resources interest you–and how we can make them easier for you to find and access. We look forward to hearing from you!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Employee Flu Clinic: Wednesday September 30th, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0 <\/strong>Employee Flu Clinic: Facilities Services Break Room 501 E. Pine Knoll Dr.<\/p>\n Preservative free flu vaccine protects against three flu strains. Recommended annually to help prevent the newest strains of influenza. Flu shot is free to state employees, spouses and dependents (4+ years old) and retirees.<\/p>\n Schedule your appointment: <\/strong>https:\/\/pickatime.com\/nauflu<\/a><\/p>\n When: \u00a0<\/strong>Mondays, <\/strong>October 5th-26th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Health and Learning Center, Room 2407<\/p>\n Facilitator<\/strong>: Mike Bouck, LCSW, EAW Counselor and Qualified MBSR Teacher<\/p>\n Join us for a four-week introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. This experiential course is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners and will explore practical mindfulness skills to support stress management, focus, emotional balance, self-compassion, and resilience. Sessions will include guided meditation, mindful movement, group discussion, and home practice.<\/p>\n The course also includes a virtual orientation the week before the series begins and an optional silent retreat on October 24 from 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/strong> No prior meditation experience is required. All are welcome. Email Mike.Bouck@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When: \u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, October 6th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Skydome Parking Lot (P66)<\/p>\n Simon Med brings MOM<\/strong> back to the NAU campus. To book your appointment, visit the MOM online scheduler link<\/a>\u00a0and scroll to State of Arizona – NAU<\/strong> or call 480-967-3767. Please have ready your insurance card, health care provider\u2019s name and address, and location of your previous mammograms.<\/p>\n Please note: if you have received a screening with MOM in the past 9 months, you are not eligible for this screening.<\/p>\n Earn 500 HIP points<\/strong> for recording your mammogram on the HIP\/Personify Health platform.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join us for a four-week Supportive Nutrition & Lifestyle Program starting October 6th<\/sup>\u00a0from 11:45 am-12:30 pm in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management room 108D. Lunch will be served but seating is limited. Registration preference will be given to those who can commit to attending at least 3 of the 4 sessions. For more information or to register. Email: community-nutrition@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Topics and Descriptions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Session 1: Tuesday, October 6<\/strong>: Microbiome Makeover<\/em><\/strong>: Fueling a healthier gut through plant-based nutrition.<\/p>\n Session 2: Tuesday, October 13<\/strong>: Brain Breakthrough<\/em><\/strong>: Improve brain health and overall mental performance through plant-based nutrition.<\/p>\n Session 3: Tuesday, October 20<\/strong>: Tame Being Inflamed<\/em><\/strong>: Explore the root causes of chronic diseases and prevent inflammation with plant-based nutrition.<\/p>\n Session 4: Tuesday, October 27<\/strong>: A Limitless Lifespan<\/em><\/strong>: A look at plant-based nutrition and its support as the body changes across the entire lifespan.<\/p>\n Presented by: Students from NTS 325W Nutrition Research & Communication class & Professor Jay Sutliffe.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday, October 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Sensory Profiles (in person)<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0<\/strong>The MakerLab at Cline Library<\/p>\n When:\u00a0 <\/strong>Wednesday, November 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Autism and ADHD: Synergies and Differences<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Discord<\/p>\n Facilitators: <\/strong>Heather Nash, EAW Director; Shelby Rinke, Assistant Professor of Practice; and Landi Morris, Assistant Professor of Accounting (by Discord)<\/p>\n The Alliance is a community for NAU faculty and staff who identify as neurodivergent, including people with medical or self-diagnoses and those exploring whether they may be part of the neurodivergent community. Meetings provide space to connect, share resources, and build community.<\/p>\n All forms of participation are welcome. Facilitators bring lived experience but do not provide formal therapeutic advice. Participation and meeting activity will remain private.<\/p>\n Register: <\/strong>Discord Registration Link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When<\/strong>: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, and 18, noon-1:30 p.m.; no group 11\/11\/26<\/p>\n Facilitator<\/strong>: Shawnee McDowell, LCSW, Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP)<\/p>\n Grief, death, and loss are a normal part of life, and yet it feels so disorienting and difficult after a loved one dies that we might feel like we will never feel \u2018normal\u2019 again. Join others in this small online group, to come together in our emotions of grief and loss. We will honor ourselves and our loved ones as we share memories and experiences. There may be an option to meet in person for the final session.<\/p>\n Register<\/strong>: ask-eaw@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When<\/strong>: The second Thursday of each month, September 10-December 10, 2026, noon-1 p.m.<\/p>\n Facilitators<\/strong>: Shawnee McDowell, LCSW, EAW Counselor, and Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist<\/p>\n A cancer diagnosis can bring medical uncertainty, emotional strain, and lasting survivorship concerns. This group is intended to offer mutual support, strengthen coping skills, and foster resilience and post-traumatic growth for employees affected by cancer.<\/p>\n For information<\/strong>: Shawnee.McDowell@nau.edu or Cyndy.Soto-Lopez@nau.edu<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When<\/strong>: 1st Wednesday of the month, September 2-December 2, noon-1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Facilitator<\/strong>: Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist<\/p>\n With our aging population, there has been a rise in the number of individuals who are informal family caregivers, many of whom are also caring for children and\/or managing their own chronic health conditions. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US is a family caregiver.<\/p>\n Caring for a family member with an injury, illness, or disability can be one of the most important and rewarding (and very challenging) roles a person can take on in their lifetime. The financial, physical, mental, and emotional demands of caregiving tasks may overwhelm even the most resilient of people. This group aims to provide support for the challenges caregivers face in managing stress associated with caregiving and barriers to self-care in striving to enhance quality of life for themselves and the loved ones for whom they provide care.<\/p>\n Register<\/strong>: ask-eaw@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration is required. All groups are open to NAU employees, and participants may join at any point unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: Tuesdays, September 15-December 1, 2026, 8:30-9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n Led by<\/strong>: Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist<\/p>\n This group is based on the book \u201cThe High-Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation\u201d by Alan E. Fruzzetti (2006). Although the book was written for romantic relationships, this group will focus on any relationships where emotions, misunderstandings, and recurring conflict occur. Many workplace conflicts follow the same pattern Fruzzetti describes in couples: one person\u2019s emotional reaction triggers another person\u2019s defensive response, leading to escalation rather than resolution. Every week we will address not just communication skills but the emotional processes that drive conflict in the first place. Reading the book is not required although it might be helpful.<\/p>\n Register<\/strong>: ask-eaw@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When<\/strong>: Wednesdays, September 2-November 4, 2026, 8:30-9 a.m.<\/p>\n Led by<\/strong>: Mike Bouck, LCSW, EAW Counselor and Trainer<\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.\u201d \u2014Jon Kabat-Zinn<\/p>\n Work may not be slowing down, but we can change how we respond. Mindfulness helps build focus, self-awareness, emotional balance, resilience, and communication skills to better navigate stress and change.<\/p>\n Join our supportive community to practice simple, evidence-informed techniques for feeling more grounded and present. Drop in whenever you can\u2014no experience required, and everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n Register<\/strong>: ask-eaw@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When<\/strong>: Thursdays, October 8-November 19, 8:30-9 a.m.<\/p>\n Led by<\/strong>: Heather Nash, PhD, EAW Director<\/p>\n Join Heather for a weekly conversation about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Sessions highlight relevant research and conclude with at least one strategy to apply during the coming week.<\/p>\n Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration is required. Links open 48 hours before class. <\/strong>See instructions below.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>Tuesdays, September 8-November 10, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Wellness Suite 2115, Campus Recreation Center, Health & Learning Center<\/p>\n Led by: <\/strong>Kelsey Jung, MS, ACSM-EP, YA 200RYT<\/p>\n This beginner-friendly class covers foundational poses, alignment, and breath-centered movement. Build strength, flexibility, and balance at a comfortable pace. No prior experience is needed; join anytime.<\/p>\n Register: <\/strong>Yoga registration link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When: <\/strong>Wednesdays, September 9-November 18, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Multi-Purpose Gym, Campus Recreation Center, Health & Learning Center<\/p>\n Led by: <\/strong>Alison Mercado, M.Ed., Academic Advisor Sr., and Zumba Instructor<\/p>\n Enjoy easy-to-follow dances set to Latin, pop, rock, hip-hop, and more. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring water, and join us for a positive, no-pressure workout. All are welcome; join anytime.<\/p>\n Register: <\/strong>Zumba registration link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When<\/strong>: Thursdays, September 10-November 12, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Campus Recreation Center, Wellness Suite<\/p>\n Led by:<\/strong> Angela Gaston, Pilates-certified instructor<\/p>\n A mat-based Pilates class designed to build mobility, strength, and core stability. All levels are welcome, with modifications and light equipment provided as needed. All are welcome; join anytime.<\/p>\n Register: <\/strong>Pilates registration link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Rec Center Registration Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration is required. Links open 48 hours before class and close one minute before class. Classes are free to NAU employees; no credit card is required.<\/p>\nWellness Programs<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Flu Clinics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Mobile Onsite Mammography (MOM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Fuel Well NAU<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Support and Community Groups<\/strong><\/h1>\n
NAU Alliance for Neurodivergent Faculty and Staff\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Good Grief Group (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cancer Support Group for NAU Employees (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Caregiving Support Group (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Weekly Drop-In Groups<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Conflict Without Combat: Skills for Challenging Conversations (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Midweek Mindfulness Meditation (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Thursday Morning Happiness Club Explores Boundaries (Teams)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Free Employee Fitness\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Beginner Yoga at the Rec Center<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Zumba at the Rec Center<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pilates at the Rec Center<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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