Workplace Wellness
Let's partner together to create meaningful learning experiences that support your employees' well-being.
Creating a Culture
of Well-Being
Helping organizations create workplaces where individuals can thrive through engaging, practical, and evidence-informed learning experiences.
Grounded in well-being and public health frameworks, my trainings help organizations cultivate a culture of well-being where employees can flourish and workplaces actively support their success.
My goal is for employees to leave each session with
greater self-awareness, expanded knowledge, and practical skills they can apply to create meaningful, sustainable behavior change. I also hope the experience is impactful enough that they feel inspired to share what they've learned with their colleagues, friends, and family.
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Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in higher education, public health, health education, and board-certified health and wellness coaching, I partner with organizations to create learning experiences that reflect the unique needs of their people and the culture they aspire to create.
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After reviewing your submission, I'll follow up with information tailored to your organization's needs and goals. If it would be helpful, we can schedule a conversation to discuss learning objectives, customization options, and the best approach for your employees.
Benefits of Investing in Employee
Well-Being
Employees are craving opportunities to learn how to support their well-being and thrive in work and in life.
Let's be honest: today's workplace can be a challenging place. Employees' time, energy, and attention are being pulled in many directions as they work to care for themselves, support their families, navigate the needs of aging parents, build financial security, and find meaning and purpose in their work.
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I am not just saying this. I hear it in almost every session I teach, regardless of the industry or audience. Employees consistently express appreciation for the opportunity to learn more about themselves, while also being amazed by just how much they are carrying and managing each day.
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As a result, many employees are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and uncertain about how to move forward with greater ease, clarity, and confidence. This is why employee well-being matters. When people have the knowledge, skills, support, and resources to care for their well-being, they are better equipped to thrive both personally and professionally.
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Workplace wellness matters because it helps create the conditions for people to flourish. When organizations intentionally support employee well-being, they foster healthier, more engaged employees while building a stronger, more connected workplace culture. Ultimately, when your people are well, your organization is well.
Workshop Topics
& Learning Objectives
Using a well-being framework to help employees thrive at work and beyond.
All offerings are available as standalone workshops or multi-session learning series that progressively build participants' knowledge, self-awareness, and skills. Programs can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization and audience.
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Moving Towards Well-Being
Explore the foundations of individual and organizational well-being using a holistic, evidence-informed framework.​
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Participants will:
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Define well-being and identify what it means in their own lives
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Explore the connection between individual and collective well-being
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Identify tools and resources that support well-being at work and beyond
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Develop strategies for creating sustainable well-being practices
Growing a Stress Mindset
Stress is a natural part of being human, yet many of us struggle with how to respond to it. Together, we'll shift the conversation about stress from avoidance and fear to understanding and courage, helping participants develop a more supportive relationship with themselves and their stress. They will leave with practical coping strategies to move through life's challenges with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.
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Participants will:
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Recognize their unique stress responses
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Understand how experiences and culture shape their relationship with stress
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Learn a practical four-step stress mindset framework
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Apply strategies for navigating stress with greater clarity and intention
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Becoming Emotionally Flexible
Many of us were taught to manage emotions by avoiding, suppressing, or controlling them. What if there was a different way? Discover how emotional flexibility can help you navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward what matters most.
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Participants will:
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Understand the purpose and function of emotions.
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Explore how emotions influence thoughts, behaviors, and decision-making.
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Differentiate between emotional rigidity and emotional flexibility.
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Identify strategies for responding to emotions in ways that support well-being.
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Using Values as a Pathway to Well-Being
Explore how personal values influence well-being, decision-making, engagement, and workplace culture.
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Participants will:
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Identify their core values and the role they play in overall well-being
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Explore how values shape decisions, behaviors, and relationships
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Recognize how alignment between personal values and workplace culture supports engagement and fulfillment
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Identify areas where values and actions may be out of alignment
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Practice using values to inform choices that support well-being and meaningful action
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Setting and Sticking to Boundaries
Build skills that support healthy relationships, effective communication, and sustainable well-being in the workplace and beyond.
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Participants will:
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Understand the role of boundaries in well-being
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Identify signs that healthier boundaries may be needed
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Learn principles of assertive communication
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Practice communicating needs with confidence and respect
Self-Compassion: The Antidote to Perfection
Discover how self-compassion can help quiet the inner critic, break free from perfectionism, and build the confidence to pursue what matters most.
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Participants will:
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Understand the impact of perfectionism on well-being and performance
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Learn the core components of self-compassion
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Explore practices that increase awareness and self-kindness
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Develop strategies for pursuing goals with greater motivation and balance
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Setting Goals You Actually Want to Meet
Explore the science of behavior change to set and start moving towards goals that are personally meaningful. ​
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Participants will:
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Understand the science of behavior change
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Identify the role personal wellness plays in achieving goals
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Develop a realistic and effective action plan for a goal they are ready to pursue
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Understand the role of intrinsic motivation in creating and sustaining behavior change
Understanding & Moving Through Burn-Out
Burnout is more than an individual challenge. This session explores the personal and organizational factors that contribute to burnout and identifies meaningful ways to reduce overwhelm, restore energy, and create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.
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Participants will:
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Understand the signs, symptoms, and causes of burnout.
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Explore the individual and organizational factors that contribute to burnout.
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Recognize the difference between stress and burnout.
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Identify practical strategies for reducing overwhelm and supporting well-being.
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Additional Training Topics
These workshops are also available and can be customized to meet your organization's goals and audience needs.
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Strengths-Based Development
Learn how identifying and leveraging character strengths can support individual growth, team effectiveness, and organizational success.
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The Relaxation Response
Develop practical skills for regulating stress and eliciting the body's natural relaxation response in everyday life.
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Identity, Stress & Well-Being
Examine how identity, culture, and systems influence stress experiences and overall well-being.
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Understanding Workplace Burnout
Explore the individual and organizational contributors to burnout and identify opportunities for collective action.
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Yoga & Mindfulness for Well-Being
Experience evidence-informed practices that support self-awareness, stress management, and overall well-being.
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Looking for a topic not listed here? Trainings can be tailored to address your organization's unique needs, goals, and workplace culture.​​
Selected Clients
& Partners
Proud to collaborate with organizations that recognize well-being as a foundation for individual and organizational success.
University of New Hampshire
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Alumni Association​
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College of Health & Human Services (CHHS)
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UNH Athletics
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Operating Staff Council
Other Organizations
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Exeter Area YMCA
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MarketReach
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WIN Waste Innovations
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NH Women in Higher Education
What Clients
are Saying
Feedback from organizations and participants who have experienced Begin Again Wellness trainings and programs.
"Our amazing staff in the Dean's Office can't stop talking about how awesome you are! Whatever you did today, you have to share more broadly!"
— Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Services,
University of New Hampshire
"Dawn’s stress workshop was a fantastic addition to our company’s well-being offerings. Our team is more resilient today because of the wisdom she brought to us.”
— Communications Manager, WIN Waste Innovations
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"Your presentation was truly different from any of the other ones I've attended. I learned new information and thought about things in new ways."
— Participant Employee Wellness Workshop
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"Dawn’s presentation on stress was so well spoken and presented. She was vulnerable with us making it feel like she really cared about the topic and us as an audience."
— Participant Employee Wellness Workshop
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"Having a chance to reflect on the differences between commercialized "self-care" versus "actual self-care" was helpful. The uncomfortable processes can lead to real change. I was shaking in my boots in the best way. I had to pause and ask myself some serious deal questions."
- Participant Employee Wellness Retreat​
Let's Work Together
I welcome the opportunity to partner with you to create meaningful learning experiences and cultural change that support your employees and advance your organization's well-being goals.
I recognize that every organization has unique needs, goals, and resources. All trainings can be customized and delivered virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format for groups of varying sizes.
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Pricing is determined based on program length, audience size, level of customization, and travel requirements. I welcome the opportunity to learn about your organization and design a learning experience that supports your people and culture.