State Wellness webinars: August 2026

Happy Family Health & Wellbeing Month!

Training August 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM

The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more.

August offers fresh opportunities to deepen healthy habits! The Wellness Program will continue to support your family's Thrive journey each month with motivating webinars, seasonal challenges, and monthly resources designed to help you stay energized, informed, and thriving as the year unfolds.

Health and Wellness Coach Available at No cost!

Reach your health goals faster! Your personal health coach will partner with you and motivate you to reach your fitness, nutrition, sleep and stress management goals.

View Wellness Coach Resources by Medical Plan below:

CareFirst Personal Health Coaching

United Healthcare Wellos Program

Kaiser Permanente Wellness Coaching Program

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MetLife Webinar

Tuesday, August 11, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Smart Money Moves - 10 Tips to Financial Success

Learn ten key financial and retirement planning tips that will help set you up for financial success now and in your future. From making the most of your State benefits, to weighing risk and reward with your investments and having the right asset allocation, this workshop offers real time insights.

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Mindful Mondays: Summer Serenity Series

Monday, August 10, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Social Support

Strong relationships are essential to good health. Explore how social support boosts emotional well-being, reduces stress, and helps you and your family navigate life's ups and downs with greater confidence and resilience.

Monday, August 17, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Resilience

Resilience helps you and your family navigate life's unexpected moments. Learn practical tools to strengthen emotional well-being, adapt to change, and foster resilience that supports you and your loved ones.

Monday, August 24, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Talk Therapy

Discover how talk therapy can help you and your family manage stress, navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and support emotional well-being.

Monday, August 31, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Taking Time for Yourself

Discover why making time to recharge supports your mental, emotional, and physical well-being and helps your whole family thrive.

Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Sandra

Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Succotash

Maryland sweet corn and fresh lima beans are in season through mid-September. Because their peak harvest periods align so perfectly, they are a classic combo, delivering fresh flavor, satisfying texture, and timeless summer appeal!

Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Juicy watermelon, crumbly feta, fresh herbs, and a lively dressing create the perfect balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and refreshing flavors. Think of this as summer on a plate!

Tuesday, August 25, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Caprese-Style Sheet Pan Chicken

With school starting soon, it's time to consider simple and satisfying family meals like this dish. Juicy chicken roasted with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then garnished with balsamic, is a colorful sheet pan meal that feels fresh and flavorful any night of the week!

Healthy U Wednesdays

Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: From Hustle to Harmony

Life can sometimes feel like a race to get everything done, but slowing down and finding balance benefits you and your whole family. Learn how to manage life's demands, reduce stress, and create space for meaningful moments that support lasting health and well-being.

Wednesday, August 12, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Positive Relationships and Your Health

Discover how positive connections can reduce stress, boost emotional well-being, and strengthen the bonds that help individuals and families thrive.

Wednesday, August 19, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Teen Talk: Connecting with Your Teen

The teen years can be challenging for parents and teens alike. Discover effective ways to improve communication, navigate conflict, and build lasting trust and understanding with your teens.

Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Caring for an Aging Loved One

Caring for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Discover practical strategies to navigate caregiving with confidence while supporting your well-being and the health of your family.

Thrive Thursdays

Thursday, August 6, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Seated Pilates

Experience the power of Pilates! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class welcomes all fitness levels. Get ready to feel empowered, refreshed, and stronger - like a core work-out meets a mini retreat just for you!

Thursday, August 13, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Family Health

Healthy families build healthy futures. Learn practical ways to support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every family member through healthy habits and meaningful connections.

Thursday, August 20, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Seated Chair Yoga

Practice restorative chair yoga right at your workspace as you stretch and lengthen your spine, increase blood flow, and release muscle tension. It's the perfect mid-day mini-retreat!

Thursday, August 27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Preparing Healthy Meals

It's been said that a healthy home often starts in the kitchen. Learn simple meal-preparation strategies that help you create nourishing meals.

Friday Guided Meditations

Friday, August 7, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Breathe Away Anxious Thoughts

Take a mindful pause! Learn how the power of your breath can help quiet anxious thoughts, ease tension, and restore a sense of calm and balance in this guided meditation.

Friday, August 14, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Giving Gladness to Your Thinking Mind

Give your mind a moment of renewal. This guided meditation that invites you to slow down, welcome positive thoughts, and create space for greater joy, gratitude, and emotional well-being.

Friday, August 21, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Focusing on the Positive Moments

Your mind naturally clings to unpleasant experiences to protect you from danger, but by actively seeking out moments of joy, you encourage the brain to shift that bias. As the saying goes, what you put your attention on grows!

Friday, August 28, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Bring in the Positive

Create space for positivity and renewal as you shift your focus, release stress, and welcome more gratitude, calm, and optimism into your day.

Tips for a Healthier You

Friday, August 7, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity often leads to risks for poor health outcomes in adulthood. Learn how establishing healthy lifestyle choices in childhood improves future health as adults.

Friday, August 21, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Everyday Time Management

Life is busy! By assessing your time management skills and setting your priorities, you can manage time to benefit you and your family's schedules.

Friday, August 28, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Adolescent Mental Health

Learn the unique states of adolescent mental health and how to support adolescents during the transition to young adulthood.

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