November 2, 2022
Executive Director's November Message
Thanksgiving is around the corner. I just returned from the East Coast where the Autumn leaves color the landscape and give rise to the quiet
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October 6, 2022
Executive Director's October Message
It’s Open Enrollment time, and there’s a buzz and excitement around the SFHSS office as we answer your calls. I really hope each and every one
September 1, 2022
Executive Director's September Message
Fall is my absolute favorite time in San Francisco. It’s often sunnier in September than the summer months. As the weather begins to drastically change in
August 31, 2022
Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness about this
August 2, 2022
Executive Director's August Message
I started my summer seeing some beautiful faces I’ve missed while we were sheltering-in-place. I went to the wedding of a lifelong friend of my kids
June 2, 2022
Executive Director's June Message
I am touched to see that #LoveWillKeepUsTogether is the theme for this year’s San Francisco Pride 2022 celebration, which takes place on June 25 and 26
May 5, 2022
Talking to Your Child About Tough Issues Affecting the Family -Video Recording
As adults, we face life issues (medical and mental health concerns, divorce, death and dying, financial difficulties, etc.) that often affect our families. As parents, it’s
May 5, 2022
Executive Director's May Message
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You will be receiving weekly emails that explain why good mental health matters.
Caring for your mental health and
May 18, 2022
Chair Exercises - Video Recording
Chair exercises offer stretching and strengthening, low and moderate-intensity movements taught by a personal trainer/health educator.
This class aims to bring benefits such as exercising the
May 5, 2022
Stress Management & Resiliency -Video Recording
In this workshop, participants will:
- Define resiliency.
- Learn about overcoming challenges of all kinds – trauma, tragedy, personal crises, or other life problems.
- Discuss steps you
April 6, 2022
Executive Director's April Message
Spring is officially here and our City is open for business. As employees of the City and County of San Francisco, you are one of
March 4, 2022
Executive Director's March Message
As mask guidelines change across our city, state and country, you’re probably hearing a lot about “moving from pandemic to endemic” as the reason for the
May 5, 2022
Self-Compassion and Self-Care - Video Recording
When was the last time you sent some love to yourself during challenging times, or offered yourself compassion instead of self-criticism?
In this workshop, participants will
May 5, 2022
Navigating Our Next Normal.. Shifting Our Perspective- Recording
Our schedules and daily lives have changed dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This workshop will introduce you to tools for self-care and strategies to become more
May 5, 2022
Managing Holiday Stress -Video Recording
In this webinar you will learn and practice strategies to manage stress during the holiday season, to improve overall health and wellbeing.
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May 5, 2022
Healthy Holiday Desserts- Webinar Recording
Satisfy your sweet tooth by learning to prepare easy, healthy desserts for your holiday season. View a demonstration on different dessert recipes, discuss nutritional content.
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May 5, 2022
Practice Self-Care Video Recording
As we get busier during the holidays, it becomes more important that we carve out time for ourselves.
In this workshop, explore concepts centered in gratitude
May 5, 2022
Healthy Holiday Side Dishes - Video Recording
View a demonstration on preparing easy, healthy side dishes for your holidays, and discuss the nutritional content of ingredients. Bonus preparation of a holiday dessert dish
May 5, 2022
Healthy Eating Food Demo - Webinar Recording
Want to learn about healthy eating. Check out this video recording of a healthy food demo.
The chef provided tips on how to create quick, easy
May 5, 2022
Being a Socially Responsible Person - Webinar Recording
Description:
Social responsibility is about acting in ways that benefit others or the larger society. When we engage in social behavior
May 5, 2022
Coping With a Traumatic Event Recording
A crisis or traumatic event can be both environmental and personal and are events that can cause physical, emotional, psychological distress.
These events are often perceived
May 5, 2022
Preparing Pets for Your Return to Work Video Recording
Learn what you can do to prepare your pets for your return to work.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many City offices to shift their operations