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The OEA Choice Trust blog is one more way for us to connect with school employees! Once or twice a month the blog will be updated with a new post featuring the latest in the science of well-being. Guest writers from other health and well-being organizations will also be invited to share their expertise. Please check back monthly or sign up for announcements from the Trust to be notified about new posts!
Music Improves Staff Well-being, Student Performance
*Note: This post was written with assistance from psychologist and research scientist Dr. B Grace Bullock. Some days, all we need is peace and quiet. Other times, music can be a very helpful tool for boosting our well-being. Music can positively affect our emotional...
Gut Health and Probiotics
Many of us celebrate the upcoming holidays with food, and shared meals are a wonderful way to improve social and emotional well-being and build a sense of community. During these celebrations, it’s not uncommon to indulge a little more than normal. Keep reading for...
Gathering Data to Inform Your Wellness Program
When creating a School Employee Wellness (SEW) program, it’s important to survey all staff before diving into program planning! Employee engagement is key to a successful wellness program. One of the best ways to get continued engagement from staff is to tailor the...
Building Resiliency in the Workforce
This blog post was written by Asta Garmon, OEA Choice Trust’s School Employee Wellness (SEW) Program Manager. The SEW Grant program is one way OEA Choice Trust serves public school employees in Oregon. School Employee Well-being and Resilience Here at OEA...
Healthy Fun in the Sun – Sunscreen and Vitamin D
Summer is here, and with it comes fun activities like days in the park, stand up paddle boarding, floating in the river, camping and barbecues! It’s important to use sunscreen consistently while playing outside. Sunscreen protects your skin, the body’s largest organ,...
3 New Grantee Success Stories
Have you ever wondered how OEA Choice Trust grantees use grant funds to develop and implement efficient, inclusive and sustainable School Employee Wellness programs? OEA Choice Trust Success Stories were developed to feature school employee wellness journeys and...
Springing into Celebration
Spring Break has come and gone, and with flowers and leaves springing up in our corner of the state, we wanted to share three exciting new developments at the Trust! 1) Record breaking attendance at the 8th Annual SEW Conference! 2019 SEW Conference by the Numbers:...
Oregon Educators Share Wisdom about School Employee Wellness
Many of us know about and have watched TED Talks. If you haven’t seen one, they feature an expert in the field who gives a short presentation. Inspired to create opportunities for applied learning, OEA Choice Trust featured TED Talks as part of the Journey to Wellness...
Digital Detox: Living in Harmony with Devices – Part 4
Obviously hand-held technology is not going anywhere and it’s increasingly integrated into our daily lives. This post is dedicated to strategies for living in harmony with devices rather than reacting to them all day, every day. If striking a phone-life balance seems...
Digital Detox: Mindfully Reconnecting – Part 3
After a digital detox, it’s important to remember what you gained from your time away from technology. If you simply resume being glued to your screens, then your detox probably won’t have much impact. Instead, consider: What did you really miss about having your...