Guests will explore the book "Blue Zones: Secrets for Living Longer" and dive into the lifestyles and cultural practices of these unique communities. Each week we will provide insights into the principals of longevity, inspiring discussions and actionable tips to optimize wellness.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25Session Times: 10:00-10:45amInstructor: Sara Starkoff Green

The Foodie Craze: Social Media's Healthiest Hits Join us in the MIIH kitchen where we will learn about recreating trending, health-focused recipes from social media, using nutrient dense, whole-food ingredients. Each session explores popular dishes with a focus on balanced nutrition, simple preparation and delicious flavors to inspire healthy cooking at home.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26Session Times: 11am-12pmInstructor: Rebecca Kastin, NBC-HWC

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong InstructorTai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25Session Times: 6-7pmInstructor: Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor

Presenter: Patricia Temes, Ph.D., LCSW-QS Date/Time: February 12-14, 2025, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Online via ZoomCost: $350; $315 Early Bird until January 29, 2025 A limited number of seats have been reserved for FAU Social Work students, alumni, faculty, Field Instructors and Coordinators with a special $280 rate until January 31. Please email the Professional Development Coordinator at SocialWorkProDev@fau.edu to request the FAU Rate discount code.CEUs: 12Description: This 12-hour course satisfies the training requirements for clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists who want to become qualified supervisors in the state of Florida. The virtual training, presented in 3, 4-hour days (total of 12 hours) is interactive and dynamic and encourages participants to take an active role in their learning.Learning Objectives:1. Become familiar with the major models of supervision for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling. 2. Gain skills to develop a personal model of supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and from preferred styles of therapy. 3. Understand the co-evolving dynamics of therapist-client and supervisor-therapist-client relationships. 4. Explore distinctive issues that arise in supervision. 5. Address the contextual variables in practice such as culture, gender, ethnicity, power and economics. 6. Become familiar with the ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision. 7. Review the Florida laws and the board rules governing interns and supervision. 8. Understand the role of evaluation in supervision.About the Presenter:Dr. Patricia Temes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, with ample experience supervising both new and seasoned professionals from very diverse social work backgrounds. She is a proud FAU Sandler School of Social Work MSW alumni, and earned her Ph.D. from the FAU College of Education. For the past 6 years, she has collaborated with other Field Faculty to facilitate the Field Instructor Supervisory Training for the FAU Sandler School of Social Work.As an LCSW, Dr. Temes has provided mental health services to children, adults, the elderly, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience in health care includes serving individuals living with HIV through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), as well as supporting mental health patients in inpatient psychiatric facilities. Dr. Temes’ passion for international social work has led to community engagement and development projects in both Brazil and Ireland, where she has participated in research, organized local events, and taught study abroad courses.

This dynamic, all-levels class is focused on improving flexibility, balance and aerobic endurance through guided stretches and mobility exercises.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26Session Times: 12:30-1:30pmInstructor: Madison Rabelo