Health + Wellness
NEW Live Online format for the Fall 2021 semester
Explore practices, training, and disciplines that expand your physical and mental capabilities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering Live Online health & wellness classes in the following areas:
- Mental Health First Aid
Pound Fitness RFTNS 8016 C01
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio,
conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilatesinspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. Bring your own yoga mat.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING - ACT 48 WSMCE 9035 C01
You can earn ACT 48 credits by taking this course.
You will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with individuals the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to our youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. You will learn about the common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, how to interact with an adolescent in crisis and how to connect them with the appropriate help. Participants will receive a three (3) year Mental Health First Aid certification and .60 CEUs upon successful completion.
Details for the course:
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First class is 2-hour self-guided while instructor is onsite to assist and answer questions while guiding participates.
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Second Class is 4-hours virtual instructor led class.
Cathleen Fillippello has been an educator for the past 27 years. She has taught at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Cathleen is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has been teaching Mental Health Education for the past 10 years. She graduated from The College of New Jersey and immediately began teaching. In 2003, Cathleen obtained her Masters of Education Degree (Educational Leadership) from Rider University. Inspired by the need for mental health education in local communities, she is committed to making a difference and educating all community members one by one.
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING WSMCE 9036 C01
You will l learn how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 16 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, addiction and how to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose. Participants will receive a three (3) year Mental Health First Aid certification and .60 CEU's upon successful completion.
Details for the course:
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First class is 2-hour self-guided while instructor is onsite to assist and answer questions while guiding participates.
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Second Class is 4-hours virtual instructor led class.
Cathleen Fillippello has been an educator for the past 27 years. She has taught at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Cathleen is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has been teaching Mental Health Education for the past 10 years. She graduated from The College of New Jersey and immediately began teaching. In 2003, Cathleen obtained her Masters of Education Degree (Educational Leadership) from Rider University. Inspired by the need for mental health education in local communities, she is committed to making a difference and educating all community members one by one.