Wellness Webinars
As part of the Tacoma Employee Wellness (TEW) Program, you can earn points towards a financial incentive by watching a TEW sponsored webinar and/or by attending an onsite wellness class.
If you watch a LIVE or recorded (see below) webinar/class, you are required to complete a Smart Form for points. You can earn 250 points per webinar up to the maximum of 3,000 points per program year (Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025). You should retain a copy for your personal records.
Please note that only webinars/classes advertised by the TEW Program qualify. MissionSquare Retirement webinars also qualify for the incentive. You can find the list of upcoming and on-demand webinars here. City-wide emails are also sent advertising these opportunities.
Lastly, there are several webinars available for you to watch at your convenience on the First Choice Health (EAP) website. To access these webinars, go to www.FirstChoiceEAP.com and enter in the username: cityoftacoma. Once you are on the site, you will see a tile with “Webinars” inside. By clicking on that link you can explore the upcoming webinars and archived webinars, which cover a plethora of different topics related to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
The Food and Mood Connection
Learn about the connection of what we eat has on our mental health as well as how our mental health can dramatically affect our food choices. This webinar goes in depth about research around how food impacts our stress levels, depression and anxiety as well as how to keep the brain healthy for long term dementia prevention. Also, we will review practical strategies and menu ideas to make eating healthy foods a little easier each day. Webinar presented by Christy Goff, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator.
Top Diet Myths and Healthy Eating Tips to Try Instead (Jeani Hunt, VeggieLush Nutrition)
Are you confused about the best way to eat and how to improve your health and wellness for the long-term? This talk is designed to help you separate what is true from what is just a fad on the internet. First, we’ll talk about the top diet myths you hear on a regular basis. Then, we’ll walk through the healthy dietary patterns to follow instead. You’ll leave with the info you need to eat a tasty, healthy and sustainable diet for other rest of your life!
Diabetes Prevention and Management Resources Webinar
Diabetes is both preventable and manageable with healthier lifestyle choices and helpful programs. This presentation is a collaboration of the various resources available through Regence, Kaiser Permanente, the Employee Assistance Program and the Tacoma Employee Wellness Program.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Staying Active at Work
Gain motivation to increase your exercise by learning moves you can do at your desk to stay strong and flexible in your busy life!
City of Tacoma: Webinar Supplements 101
In this webinar, learn what supplements might be needed in your life and which ones are not worth the cost. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Managing Inflammation
Explore facts on what inflammation is and how to better manage it in your own life. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Alcohol Facts
We will review the basics of alcohol breakdown and how it relates to your health. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Health Food Claims Debunked
We will discuss details around food labeling including how to tell if a food is healthy, what terms are regulated and remove the “health halo” around various foods. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Simple Meal Prep
Learn how to implement mindfulness skills to better manage stress and sleep more soundly. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Stress, Sleep and Mindfulness
We will review the essential tools for meal planning and create a strategy that works best for you and your family. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Deep Dive Into the Mediterranean Diet
Learn about this popular eating pattern in relation to heart & brain health. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Diabetes Basics
Get up-to-date information on what diabetes is and what are the preventable risk factors for developing diabetes. Taught by registered dietitian, Christy Goff.
City of Tacoma: Webinar Winter Wellness
This winter set yourself up with a strong immune system! In this webinar, learn strategies about what to eat and drink to strengthen your resistance to illness. Taught by PacMed’s registered dietitian nutritionist, Christy Goff.
Mental Health and Mindfulness Resources Video
This webinar presents information from our various health and welfare vendors regarding mental health and mindfulness resources.
Virgin Pulse Quick Overview
This webinar walks through the various components of our robust wellness program through Virgin Pulse.
Fad Diets
Get the science on weight loss and review common fad diets while learning how to get factual answers on various eating patterns.
Winter Wellness
Set yourself up with a strong immune system! Learn strategies about what to eat and drink to strengthen your resistance to illness.
Fight with Food: How Cancer and Nutrition are Linked
Christy Goff, Registered Dietician, reviews the research around how nutrition and lifestyle choices can protect us from certain cancers.
Fight with Food: How Cancer and Nutrition are Linked Transcript
Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Platform Training 4
This webinar reviews how to personalize your profile and settings, and utilize the support page and chat function.
Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Platform Training 3
This webinar reviews the new challenge options (individual and teams), how to add friends and create groups and shout outs.
Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Platform Training 2
This webinar reviews Journeys, the programs/benefits page, and how to connect a device.
Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Platform Training 1
This webinar reviews how to register and some Virgin Pulse activities, including health check, cards, healthy habits (Track), setting interests, and ways to earn/rewards.
Plant Forward Nutrition
Learn what a plant-based diet is and how to incorporate these simple principles into your lifestyle.
Chair Yoga for instilling calm
Osteoporosis
It’s never too early to start keeping your bones in tip-top shape!
Brain Disorders
Learn about common brain diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s and how food can play a role in prevention/treatment.
Diet Days are Over
Get the science on weight loss and review helpful hints for researching various diet plans.
Not all Fats are Created Equal
What is the difference between saturated vs unsaturated fats? Get the real deal in this 30 minute webinar and learn how to enjoy fats in a healthy way.
Sleep Matters
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Food for Thought
This webinar teaches you how to eat more mindfully. This awareness can create a healthier relationship with food.
Stressed Out Class 2
The second class of the series takes a deeper look at stress, nutrition, exercise, and meditation.
Slash the Cravings
In this 30 minute webinar, gain tips on how to manage food cravings by taking a deeper dive into our evolutionary bodies. We will touch on what foods are typically craved, how to balance your cravings by the food and food environment we are in and review tips on how to make healthy food more flavorful! Here is the PowerPoint and a a handout about the science behind cravings.
Stressed Out Class 1
This three-class series is designed to help you cope with stress effectively. The first class of the series provides an overview of stress physiology and general recommendations on stress. Here are some handouts from the class: stress handout, mindful coloring page, stress and culture article, webinar slides.
Be Heart Smart
In this webinar, learn how to use food and lifestyle factors to lower your risk for heart disease. Topics will include treatments for lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol.
Making Change
In this webinar, a registered dietitian will guide you through how to make successful behavior changes.
Carbohydrate Conundrum
In this webinar, a registered dietician will guide you through the real deal on carbohydrates and how to enjoy them in a healthy way, especially with the holidays.
Supercharge your Digestion
In this webinar, a registered dietician will guide you through the basics of proper digestion as well as how to manage your own. If you’re worried about your digestion or just want to learn about your microflora, nutrient absorption and get some great recipe ideas, watch this webinar!
Using Food to Reduce Inflammation
Learn facts and nutrition strategies to manage chronic pain and what the research says about how foods can reduce your body’s chronic inflammation to protect against heart disease, diabetes and manage arthritis symptoms.