2016 Recovery Workforce Summit: Health and Wellness

November Project™ 

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 6:30 am

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 6:30am

November Project™ is a FREE fitness movement that was born in Boston as a way to stay in shape during cold New England months. PRF and the Recovery Workforce Summit looks forward to participating in this iconic Boston activity. We will be meeting in the Sheraton Boston Lobby at 6am to depart for the stadium where participants can run the stadium stairs or participate in other general physical activity. Stadium is Harvard Stadium, located in lower Allston, 79 N Harvard St, Allston, MA 02134. Transportation will be provided for a limited number of participants, register now to secure your spot!

Anyone is welcome to join us at the Stadium, if you didn’t make the transportation cut off. We look forward to seeing you there!

Walking for Wisdom

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 12:45pm-2:15pm

Boston is city with a river that runs through it-through Boston and Cambridge, illuminating the 16 colleges that sit on either side of it's lovely twists and turns.  Join us for a 3 mile brisk walk around the river-over the BU bridge and past MIT, as we discuss the climbing suicide rates amongst college students and how stigma, prejudice and discrimination contribute to this growing national crisis.  We are seeking inspiration and ideas on how we, as people, providers, chapters, and association  can help our students and our educational institutions respond to  the mental health distress and suicide crisis in caring, responsive, responsible and non-discriminatory ways.

Water Aerobics

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 7:00am - 8:00am

Brought to you by the Huntington Avenue YMCA, this class is designed to give you a great workout with no impact.  Enjoy an hour of cardiovascular exercise and muscle conditioning in the Boston Sheraton Pool.

Yoga

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 7:00am - 8:00am

Start your day with the yogis from Health Yoga Life.  Don't worry, you don't have to be an expert in yoga - this session is low-intensity and can be attended in your Summit attire!

Reiki

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) will be available for all conference attendees. Reiki is a healing approach from Japan that promotes the relaxation response and brings the mind and body into its natural balance. In Japanese, Reiki means "universal life energy," and it is thought that this energy makes up all things. Join us to start your day of learning off on the right foot!