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- Feb 7All dayIntegrative Nutrition (4-week Series)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
- Feb 7All dayTai-Chi & Qi-Gong (Jan-Mar Series)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
- Feb 78:30 AMQualified Supervisor Renewal Training Spring 2025Date/Time: Friday, February 7th, 2025 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Online via Zoom Presenter: Patricia Temes, Ph.D., LCSW-QSCost: $130; $110 Early Bird until January 23rd, 2025 A limited number of seats have been reserved for FAU Social Work students, alumni, faculty, Field Instructors and Coordinators. Please email the Professional Development Coordinator at SocialWorkProDev@fau.edu to request the $100 FAU Rate discount code.CEUs: 4Description:This 4-hour course satisfies the supervisory training continuing education requirements for qualified supervisors in the state of Florida that is due every third biennium. The virtual training is interactive and dynamic and encourages participants to take an active role in their learning.Learning Objectives:Review changes to Florida laws and rules relating to Interns and SupervisorsDiscuss various electronic delivery systems for supervision and methods for ensuring confidentialityDiscuss ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision, including documentation of the supervisory sessionsReview research of effective supervision modelsReview challenges in supervisionAddress how cultural issues can affect the supervisory relationshipDiscuss accountability of both the supervisor and the intern in the supervisory relationshipDiscuss the business aspects of supervisionDiscuss the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues of teletherapy About the Presenter: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 is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at FAU. 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, Ms. 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. Ms. 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.
- Feb 712:00 PMMeditation SeriesJoin us weekly for a calming and rejuvenating 30-minute virtual meditation. Find relaxation and balance from your own space!
- Feb 77:00 PM1776: The MusicalIn the scorching summer of 1776, the nation's spirits are soaring high, ready to burst into song and declare independence! But hold on to your tricorn hats because our founding fathers are about to embark on the musical journey of a lifetime in 1776. From soaring ballads to rousing ensemble numbers, 1776 is a showstopper with a heart of gold and a soundtrack that'll have you humming long after the curtains close. So come along and witness the birth of a nation in the most tuneful way possible, where the challenges of the past harmonize with the struggles of today, reminding us all that the pursuit of freedom is a melody worth singing!
- Feb 8All dayActive Mobility (Jan-Mar Series)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