| Thursday, Feb. 11 |
| 8-8:10 a.m. |
Welcome |
| 8:10-9:40 a.m. |
Opening Keynote: Human Optimization: Lifestyle Fundamentals to Look, Feel and Perform at Your Best
Speaker: Matt Kansy, RD, CPT, Chief Human Optimizer, Matt Kansy RD LLC
Learn how to recognize and overcome the major pitfalls of our modern-day environment. Identify unhealthy habits and replace them with ones that will allow you to feel and perform at your best. Develop daily practices that will enable you to thrive in this competitive world rather than merely survive – all the while paving the way towards optimal health, performance and longevity.
During this session, attendees will:
- Understand how lifestyle choices impact health;
- Gain a different perspective towards health and wellness;
- Learn how to create a lasting positive behavior change in health; and
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of sleep.
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| 9:40-9:50 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:50-11:20 a.m. |
Need to Know: Coordinator Orientation
Speakers: Stacey Bruington, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Ashley Cureton, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Shameria Davis, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Biral Patel, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Mark Zollitsch, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
During this session, wellness coordinators and sponsors will learn their roles and responsibilities, share ideas and interact with fellow coordinators in their territory, and discuss the wellness consulting services available to TAC Healthy County members.
Attendees will:
- Learn about the role and responsibility of a Healthy County Wellness Coordinator;
- Learn about the 2021 Healthy County program; and
- Identify the new programs, services, and benefits provided by TAC HEBP.
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| 11:20-11:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
TAC Partnership with WW: How WW Can Help You Reach Your Wellness Goals
Speaker: Anjuli DeWakar, Senior Client Success Manager, WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined)
TAC has partnered with WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) to help you reach your wellness goals- whether it’s to lose weight, eat healthier, move more or develop a positive mindset. Come learn more about our new partnership with WW, and all the science backed, digital tools that can help you lose weight and reach your goals, while fitting into your lifestyle.
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| 12:20 p.m.-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:15-1:35 p.m. |
Award Presentation |
| 1:40-2:40 p.m. |
Breakout Session (repeating)
Game Plan: Wellness Platform & Engagement
Speaker: Shameria Davis, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
An impactful wellness program in a county or district is largely dependent upon the program’s structure and employee involvement. To remain successful, counties and districts should set goals to achieve: (a) an active wellness program; and (b) employee engagement.
Participants in this session will learn from a panel combined with roundtable discussions to:
- Understand how successful counties are engaging employees;
- Learn how to create internal contests using the Sonic Boom portal; and
- Learn how to motivate employees both intrinsically and extrinsically.
Give it a Rest!: How Adequate Sleep Strengthens Mind, Body and Soul
Speaker: Biral Patel, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
A good night's rest is an often overlooked and underrated aspect of one’s physical, mental and emotional health. This session explains the importance of sufficient sleep for overall wellbeing.
Participants in this session will be able to:
- Understand how sleep impacts the body and brain;
- Identify their recommended number of hours of sleep; and
- Learn proper sleep hygiene methods.
What’s Your Bounce Factor? Learn to Thrive in Uncertain Times
Speakers: Stacey Bruington, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Mark Zollitsch, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
We can’t always control what happens around us. In these unsettling times, the setbacks and adversity we face might seem too difficult to overcome. So the question becomes, how do we cope and not only survive, but THRIVE, in the midst of unforeseen challenges?
In this session, attendees will:
- Learn what resilience is, how it helps in challenging times, and how you can influence it;
- Discover how the mind and body affect each other in the context of resilience and mental and physical wellbeing; and
- Learn at least two ways to build or enhance your own resilience, and that of your county employees.
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| 2:40-2:50 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:50-3:50 p.m. |
Alliance Work Partners - Employee Assistance Program
Speaker: Sarah Hernandez, Account Manager, Alliance Work Partners
Alliance Work Partners exists to find solutions for the problems that affect your life. This session will introduce attendees to the many benefits of AWP’s online resource databases, as well as the customized care offered through our national counseling network. Learn how county and district employees can take advantage of the confidential and comprehensive services available at any time.
Attendees will learn about:
- Advice, resources, and referrals for daily living and self-improvement;
- Confidential counseling and consultations for personal and professional challenges; and
- Utilization guidelines for employees and their families.
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| 3:50-4:50 p.m. |
How Collaboration Can Benefit Employee Wellness
Speakers: Paula Butler, Regional Program Leader, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
Dana Tarter, Regional Program Leader, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
Participants in this session will:
- Gain an understanding of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Health and Wellness Initiatives;
- Identify Texas A&M AgriLife Extension educational programs and resources. This will include unique outreach opportunities related to healthy food preparation; and
- Identify how Texas A&M AgriLife Extension resources fit within the Healthy County program.
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| 5:00-6:00 p.m. |
Happy Hour |
| Friday, Feb. 12 |
| 8-8:10 a.m. |
Welcome |
| 8:10-9:10 a.m. |
Do You Really Want "That Guy" Having Your Back?
Speaker: Michael Harper, M.Ed, Fitness Wellness Training Supervisor, Texas Department of Public Safety
During this session, attendees will:
- Identify the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force’s 21st Century Strategic Recommendations for Policing: 6th Pillar on Officer Wellness and Safety;
- Discuss how physical fitness and nutrition impact overall health for officers and the relationship to the number one goal in law enforcement: to go home after each shift;
- Understand and recognize the impact of physical fitness, nutrition and health on command presence, de-escalation, use of force and officer safety; and
- Review nutrition, resilience and exercise tactics that can help combat the challenges of the dynamic and unpredictable environment of law enforcement.
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| 9:10-9:20 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:20-10:20 a.m. |
Breakout Session (repeating)
Game Plan: Wellness Platform & Engagement
Speaker: Shameria Davis, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
An impactful wellness program in a county or district is largely dependent upon the program’s structure and employee involvement. To remain successful, counties and district should set goals to achieve: (a) an active wellness program; and (b) employee engagement.
Participants in this session will learn from a panel combined with roundtable discussions to:
- Understand how successful counties are engaging employees;
- Learn how to create internal contests using the Sonic Boom portal; and
- Learn how to motivate employees both intrinsically and extrinsically.
Give it a Rest!: How Adequate Sleep Strengthens Mind, Body and Soul
Speaker: Biral Patel, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
A good night’s rest is an often overlooked and underrated aspect of one’s physical, mental and emotional health. This session explains the importance of sufficient sleep for overall wellbeing.
Participants in this session will be able to:
- Understand how sleep impacts the body and brain;
- Identify their recommended amount of hours of sleep; and
- Learn proper sleep hygiene methods.
What's Your Bounce Factor? Learn to Thrive in Uncertain Times
Speakers: Stacey Bruington, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Mark Zollitsch, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
We can’t always control what happens around us. In these unsettling times, the setback and adversity we face might seem too difficult to overcome. So the question becomes, how do we cope and not only survive, but THRIVE, in the midst of unforeseen challenges?
In this session, attendees will:
- Learn what resilience is, how it helps in challenging times, and how you can influence it;
- Discover how the mind and body affect each other in the context of resilience and mental and physical wellbeing; and
- Learn at least 2 ways to build or enhance your own resilience, and that of your county employees.
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| 10:20-10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.-Noon |
Making Lasting Changes in Your Life
Speaker: Vance Hinds, Author and Attorney in the Civil Division of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office
A video of Vance’s incredible 198-pound weight loss in 365 days without surgery or medication received more than 75 million views on YouTube in 2018. The video only shows what happened during that one-year weight loss journey, but what occurred before and after the video is more incredible. Vance went from spending five days in the ICU not expected to live to completing 20 triathlon events. Vance made a drastic change to his life and wants to share how those changes can help improve your health and quality of life.
Attendees will learn about:
- Two guiding principles that drastically changed Vance’s life;
- Vance’s philosophies on diet, exercise, and weight loss; and
- How to incorporate small changes in your life that will snowball into drastic, long-lasting positive results.
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| Noon-12:15 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |