2025 Wellness Week

Pepperdine exercises a holistic approach to faculty and staff wellness, acknowledging that each component of an employee's wellness, physical, social, spiritual, psychological, professional, and financial, are intertwined and impact each other.

During the week of March 10-14, Human Resources will share a series of messages encouraging you to take advantage of the wellness-focused initiatives available at Pepperdine. Each day, we will highlight the existing resources, while also offering additional programming each day of the week. Please join us for one, or many events offered throughout the week as we strive to become a healthier community, together.

Registration links for Preventive Health Screenings and additional sessions are still being added.

Psychological

• Finding Calm: Practical Strategies to Quiet the Mind, an Introduction to Meditation with Robert Scholz (March 10 | 10 - 10:45 AM, Zoom)
  • In today’s fast-paced world of academia, stress and overwhelm can feel constant, but simple techniques can help bring clarity and calm. This interactive workshop explores evidence-based strategies like breathwork, mindfulness, and cognitive reframing to reduce mental clutter and enhance focus. Participants will leave with practical tools they can apply daily to cultivate a more peaceful and resilient mind.
• Get to Know Health Advocate (March 12 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM, Zoom)
  • Learn how Health Advocate can support you with personalized healthcare assistance, from navigating insurance to finding providers and wellness resources.

Physical

• Preventive Health Screenings (March 11 | 7 AM - 5 PM, CCB 140)
  • Take charge of your health with a free preventive screening, offering early detection for common health concerns.
• RISE and Rest Yoga (March 11 | 4:30 - 5:20 PM, HITS Center)
  • Unwind and recharge with a guided yoga session designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief.
• Preventive Health Screenings (March 12 | 7 AM - 5 PM, CCB 140)
• CPR/AED Training and Certification - West LA (March 12 | 11 - 11:30 AM, Room 209)
  • Gain essential life-saving skills with this hands-on CPR and AED certification training.
• CPR/AED Training and Certification - Calabasas (March 13 | 9 - 9:30 AM, Seminar Room 295)
  • Gain essential life-saving skills with this hands-on CPR and AED certification training.
• CPR/AED Training and Certification - Malibu (March 13 | 11:30 AM - 12 PM, CCB 140)
  • Gain essential life-saving skills with this hands-on CPR and AED certification training.
• ADAPT Self Defense (March 12 | 1 - 3 PM, BPC 191)
  • Develop confidence and practical self-defense techniques in this empowering, hands-on workshop.

Financial

• UCU Credit Session (March 13 | Time TBD, Thornton Administrative Center Lobby Conference Room)
  • Discover strategies to improve your credit score and manage finances effectively with this informative session.

Social

• Kings Night (March 13 | Pregame Mixer: 6:15 - 7:30 PM, Game: 7:30 - 10:30 PM, Crypto.com Arena)
  • Enjoy a night of hockey and community with a special pregame mixer followed by the LA Kings game.

Professional

• Taking Advantage of LinkedIn Learning (March 14 | 9 - 9:45 AM, Zoom)
  • Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Learning and explore courses to enhance your skills and career growth.

Spiritual

• RISE Service Resilience Workshop (March 11 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Fireside Room)
  • Engage in a meaningful conversation on resilience and service, exploring ways to navigate challenges with purpose.
• Disaster Relief Service Project (March 14 | Location and Timing TBD)
  • Join fellow Waves in making a difference by supporting communities in need through hands-on disaster relief efforts.