Learn about the foundations of psychological safety at our virtual webinar on Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. Psychological safety builds trust and shares power more fairly. It also supports inclusive participation. Topics include care and accountability in partnerships. Healthier ways to collaborate in mission-driven work will also be discussed. Participants will grasp […]
Yoga Es Vida Collective hosts a women’s circle on Saturday, April 12, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Fee is $25. Is it intuition or trauma? Chronic stress can keep the body on high alert, making it harder to trust your instincts. This session focuses on building clarity and calm through somatic and systemic tools. Participants […]
Free chair yoga classes are offered on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreational Center. Classes are led by Susan Ashley and sponsored by New Bedford's Council on Aging. The program is open to all ages and experience levels and offers a relaxed way to build movement and flexibility while practicing […]
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free food and drinks while supplies last, yoga on the lawn, a petting zoo, and wellness activities. Local organizations will share information on prevention, recovery, and […]
Yoga in the Park returns Tuesdays from June 16 through Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Park in New Bedford. This free outdoor wellness series features gentle movement, mindful breathing, relaxation, and a variety of yoga styles for all experience levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, water, and a friend. The program […]
Start the morning with an outdoor yoga class led by Stephanie Lawrence, then unwind with a drink in the tasting room. Admission is $25 and includes one drink ticket after class. Wine & Wellness is on the last Sunday of each month from May through October with a rotating instructor lineup. Participants should bring their […]
Samaritans Southcoast will join organizations nationwide to mark "988 Day" by raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The helpline is free and open […]
The Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk suicide prevention coalitions will host a “Change the Narrative” program on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Taunton Conference Center, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton. The program will include a panel discussion with special guests, including Samaritans Southcoast Executive Director Darcy H. Lee.
Health coach and mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse will lead a 30-minute mindfulness and meditation session Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon. Participants may attend in person or virtually. Registration is optional.
New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will hold a memory workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class fee is $25. Participants will learn simple mnemonic […]
Motivational speaker and coach Maria Holme will lead a workshop on goal setting and personal growth on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Yumaverse on the 2nd floor […]
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous will hold a public information meeting Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford. The 12-step […]
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative offers free Sunday wellness programs at the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club from October through May. Activities include meditation at 9 a.m., yoga at 9:30 a.m., and hypnosis for smoking cessation at 10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month with hypnotist John Barboza. Programs are free and […]
Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. Sessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy, holistic healing, and related services. She […]
A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts a free Weekly Wellness Walk at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo entrance. Local physicians and wellness professionals lead participants on […]
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