Virtual Mental Health & Happiness Series
Go through a virtual series, designed to support well-being through gratitude, bravery and connection. Facilitated by Tiana Rideout-Rosales, participants will learn techniques to build a practice supporting stress resilience and positive social connections. Experience activities to inspire reflection and commitment to wellness.
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. Presented by Beach Cities Health District in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Topics include:
- “Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change” on Wednesday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- “Boost Empathy: Support connection and shift perspective” on Tuesday, September 28 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- “Reaffirm Purpose: Navigate transitions and focus on meaning” on Tuesday, October 19 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- “Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness” on Tuesday, November 9 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
For information on the series, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org.
Virtual Happiness Chat
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Every Tuesday from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Register Here
Recorded Mental Heath & Happiness Series
Welcome to the self-led Mental Health & Happiness Series. For each topic, there are two videos and two documents. Please dedicate one hour for each topic. To support your experience, consider: 1) attending an upcoming Happiness Chat, 2) inviting a friend to participate with you and be accountability buddies, or 3) reach out to the series facilitator, Tiana Rideout-Rosales, tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org.
Start by watching the Introduction to the Mental Health & Happiness Series
Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness
- 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
- Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey
Boost Empathy: Support connection and shift perspective
- 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
Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change
- 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
Reaffirm Purpose: Navigate transitions and focus on meaning
- Start by watching the Reaffirm Purpose Workshop
- For your reference, download the Purpose Summary & Resources Sheet
- Watch the guidance video about Activities to Reaffirm Purpose
- To accompany the video, download the Purpose Activity Worksheet
- Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey
After you complete the series:
- Watch the Thank You Message from Tiana
- Take the LiveWell Pledge. To watch the video click here.
- View additional resources mentioned during the series at www.bchd.org/coronavirus
Find more opportunities to connect and build stress resilience skills:
