"Keeping Mental Health a Priority – Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care Each and Every Day"

Bariatric surgery helps give us that extra nudge to shed unwanted pounds by helping us with portion size, varying the rate of absorption of foods, and sometimes even changing our hunger signals. But what happens when we find that there is more to surgery than just physical changes?  Transforming our "whole" self encompasses taking our emotional and mental health into consideration.  Here, we talk about simple ways to increase our HAPPINESS levels – leaving you feel more connected than ever!  Body +Soul!  Intro (10 minutes) Speaker, Bariatric program, and participant introductions. Overview of topic.  Topic "Keeping Mental Health a Priority" (40 minutes) In this presentation we will talk about: Self-care Mindfulness Relaxing the nervous system Aromatherapy Journaling Movement Nature Sleep Promoting brain health Investing in social connections Spending time with mental health professionals Handouts: Included below with links to the content – ·         Presentation - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0655/7197/9500/files/PRESENTATION.Keeping_Mental_Health_A_Priority.compressed_file.pdf?v=1689948257&ref=jnrjngisjej_ ·         Affirmations- chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0655/7197/9500/files/Affirmations.pdf?v=1681343140&ref=jnrjngisjej_ EFT Taping - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0655/7197/9500/files/EFT.Tapping.pdf?v=1681343150&ref=jnrjngisjej_ Meditation – Mindful Exercises: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0655/7197/9500/files/Meditation_Mindful_Exercises.pdf?v=1681343149&ref=jnrjngisjej_   Close (10 minutes) Revisit key points, Q&A, ProCare product information, and free samples. Bio: Brenda Hoehn MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP Brenda is a bariatric nurse and has worked with thousands of bariatric surgery patients pre- and post-op.  She has certifications in both life-coaching and in a holistic practice called Healing Touch. She currently works in the bariatric vitamin industry with ProCare Health where she offers bariatric LIVE topics weekly & Support Groups for patients and facilities.  She intertwines all this including her own incredible bariatric surgery journey – VSG in 2013. Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub  Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ  Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow   How to find Brenda Hoehn Email: [email protected]