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.

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. 
  • All full-time Pepperdine employees (and immediate family members) have acess to and may take advantage of up to 10 - free counseling sessions, with a licensed counselor, per matter, per year. Call Health Advocate by dialing 866.799.2728 or by visiting myhealthadvocate@pepperdine.edu
• Aetna Your Way: Maximizing your Aetna Membership (March 10, 12 - 12:45 PM, Zoom)
• Making the Most of Your Kaiser Permanente Membership (March 14, 12 - 12:45 PM, Zoom)

Physical

• Preventive Health Screenings (March 11 and 12 | 7 AM - 5 PM, CCB 140)
  • Take charge of your health with a free preventive screening, offering early detection for common health concerns. Health screenings offered include abdominal organ ultrasounds, bone density testing, stroke and thyroid screenings, and more.
• 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.
• CPR/AED Training and Certification - West LA (March 12 | 11 - 11:30 AM, Room 209)
• CPR/AED Training and Certification - Calabasas (March 13 | 9 - 9:30 AM, Seminar Room 295)
• 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

• Setting and Achieving Financial Goals with University Credit Union (March 13 | 10 - 10:45 AM, TAC 100 (Thornton Administrative Center, Lobby Conference Room))
  • Join us for a workshop where you'll learn to set and achieve your financial goals, understand the role of financial habits, and how to get back on track after setbacks. Whether you have a financial goal, want to better understand your financial habits, or are looking to set yourself up for future success, this workshop has something for you

Social

• LA Kings Pepperdine Community 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

• Exploring 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 | 12 - 1:30 PM, Hahn Fireside Room)
  • Engage in a meaningful conversation on resilience and service while exploring ways to navigate challenges with purpose.

For every event you register for and attend, you will be entered to win one of the following raffle prizes:

• Apple Watch Series 10
• Healthy Cooking Class for Two
• 50-Minute Massage or Facial at Burke Williams Day Spa