Supporting mental health and happiness during challenging times.
The B-Well Together campaign is presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and The BeachLife Festival.
B-Well is a three-month program offering mental health tools to increase happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign will feature celebrity and local luminary appearances, social media videos, livestream performances and community engagement.
Each week, B-Well will offer tips to help increase mental well-being and happiness, focused on a different theme each month. February will feature Gratitude, March will focus on Bravery and April will wrap up the program with Connection.
Click on each week's description to view details.
Feb 1-8:
Gratitude Overview
Having a daily attitude of gratitude can have long-term benefits to your mental health. Here are three ways to practice gratitude:
- Be mindful
- Think about what you appreciate
- Have empathy for others
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Gratitude Part 1 Vignette
There are so many things that our community members are grateful for, from friends and family members, to good health. It’s always a great idea to identify one thing you’re grateful for every day.
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Gratitude Part 2 Vignette
Your environment has an influence on your well-being. Refine a space in your home to encourage reflection and being present. Include:
- Reminders of what you are grateful for
- Writing supplies
- Consider all senses (see, hear, taste, smell, touch)
- Lighting and comfort
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Feb 14-20:
Gratitude Part 3 Vignette
Paint a rock for someone today to show your gratitude!
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To learn more about the value of gratitude to support mental health and happiness, attend the live virtual workshop on February 27 (Register here) and visit bchd.org/series.
Feb 21-28:
Gratitude Part 4 Vignette
Many daily situations can be frustrating or difficult to handle. Here are three ways we can practice kindness and compassion in these moments:
- Have patience for others
- Shift your perspective
- Express appreciation
B-Well: Practice Kindness and Express Appreciation
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Saturday, February 27
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register here.
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you.
Topics include:
- FEB 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness"
- Workshop Materials and Links for Maximize Gratitude
- Start by watching the Maximize Gratitude Workshop
- For your reference, download the Gratitude Summary & Resources Sheet
- Watch the guidance video about Activities to Maximize Gratitude
- To accompany the video, download the Gratitude Activity Worksheet
- Workshop Materials and Links for Maximize Gratitude
- MAR 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change"
- APR 24 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Boost Empathy: Virtual Boost Empathy Workshop"
For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.
Wais: FB: @WaisMusic1 / Insta: @waismusic1
Olivia Pucci: FB: @livpucci / Insta: @oliviapuccimusic
Morgan Sliff: FB: @jahmorgann / Insta: @jahmorgan
Bravery Overview
Bravery Overview Video
Bravery is not only doing brave things, it is also remembering the brave actions you took to get to where you are today! Here are some ways to cultivate bravery in your daily life:
- Reflect on your strengths
- Recognize obstacles
- Set an intention
- Take the first step
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Riding the Wave of Bravery
Bravery Part 1 Vignette
Musician Kevin Sousa reminds us that bravery is realizing that something in your life needs to change, and then taking steps to make that change happen.
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Lemons into Lemonade
Bravery also means taking what you have and doing what you can to most out of the situation. Let’s listen to how Bo Bridges adapted his passion for photography to changing times.
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Roll into Action
Staying active and fit helps both your mind and your body, and bravery is taking the first step toward your fitness goals.
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Thursday, March 25
6pm-7pm
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11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you.
Topics include:
- FEB 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness"
- MAR 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change"
- Workshop Materials and Links for Cultivate Bravery
- Start by watching the Cultivate Bravery Workshop
- For your reference, download the Bravery Summary & Resources Sheet
- Watch the guidance video about Activities to Cultivate Bravery
- To accompany the video, download the Bravery Activity Worksheet
- Listen to the Mindful Moai recording here
- Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey
- Workshop Materials and Links for Cultivate Bravery
- APR 24 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Boost Empathy: Virtual Boost Empathy Workshop"
For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.
Kevin Sousa: FB: @kevinsousamusic / Insta: @kevinsousaband
Latch Key Kid: FB: @thelatchkeykid / Insta: @latchkeykid
Steve Lewis: FB: @seoulman400 / Insta: @stevelewis400
Bo Bridges: FB: @bobridgesgallery / Insta: @bobridges
Connection Overview
Connection Overview and Connection Part 1
Connecting with others has been shown to be beneficial for stress reduction and health. Here are four ways to connect:
- Connect with nature
- Connect with yourself
- Connect with your friends and family
- Connect with the community
For exercise videos and outdoor and indoor exercise classes, please visit beachcitiesgym.com
Connecting with Nature
Within the Beach Cities, there are so many ways to connect with nature. Let’s take a nature bike ride through the city together!
Saturday, April 24
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register here.
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you.
Topics include:
- FEB 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness"
- MAR 27 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change"
- APR 24 at 11am - 12:30pm: "Boost Empathy: Virtual Boost Empathy Workshop"
- Workshop Materials and Links for Boost Empathy
- Start by watching the Boost Empathy Workshop
- For your reference, download the Empathy Summary & Resources Sheet
- Watch the guidance video about Activities to Boost Empathy
- To accompany the video, download the Empathy Activity Worksheet
- Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey
- Workshop Materials and Links for Boost Empathy
For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about the Mental Health & Happiness Series and the Happiness Chat at bchd.org/series
- Find mental health resources at bchd.org/resources or by calling our Assistance, Information and Referral Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 1, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or submit an online request here
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