What
is a Wellness Day?
Wellness Days are day-long holistic stress reduction retreats. Each
day is held from 10 am to 3 pm with time for a lunch break and consists
of two workshops on holistic topics that introduce caregivers to self-care
techniques ranging from meditation to yoga, movement therapy, and more.
Who
can attend a Wellness Day?
Anyone employed with a New York area social service agency, not-for-profit
organization, or school that serves low-income, marginalized, or special-needs
community may attend Care to the Caregivers events. You can attend our
programs individually or in association with a group from your agency.
Where
are they held?
At our Manhattan Wellness Center located at: 244 Fifth Avenue on the
corner of 28th Street. We are easily accessible by subway: the N &
R lines stop at 28th & Broadway, and the 6 line stops at 28th &
Park. You can also reach us by bus on the M3 & M5 lines.
How
do I know when Wellness Days are and what workshops are being offered?
You can view our current Wellness Day schedule
by clicking here. Or, to be put on our email list to receive the
schedule on-line, contact our Program Coordinator by emailing shaly@healingworks.org
or phone (212-696-9144).
How
do I sign up myself or my staff?
You can register one to 15 people online
or you can call our Program Coordinator (212-696-9144) and register
them by phone.
How
many people from one agency can sign up for a Wellness Day?
Each agency may send from 1 to 15 people per Wellness Day.
Is
there a limit to how many times one person can attend Wellness Days?
Absolutely not! We encourage people to attend often so that the things
they learn become part of their daily life.
Are
Wellness Days really free of charge?
Yes! Neither you nor your agency needs to pay anything to participate
though we gratefully appreciate donations. Participants will need to
bring their own lunch or buy it from one of the many restaurants or
delis in the area.
Is
there a way to arrange similar programs for my staff at our agency’s
site?
Sure! For a modest fee scaled to your agency’s budget, Healing
Works can schedule one or more stress management workshops at your agency’s
site. For more information, click here.
