R.I.S.E. Wellness Program
Our new R.I.S.E. program stands for Reach Inward and Shift Each day. This is a free community based education program open to all residents of Northumberland County including those who are not NFHT patients. The intent is to create social connections while shaing wellness information and strategies.
This program is open every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 – 3:00pm at the NFHT office in the lower level of the Northumberland Mall – starting April 1, 2026. No registration is required. Participants are welcome to attend any session. There is no commitment required to attend all of them. Please note that if school buses are cancelled due to weather, so will this group.
R.I.S.E. Weekly Topics for Discussion – click on topics for video links and other info.
Self-Compassion – taking the boxing gloves off
- how to be kind to yourself in distressing times
- how to shelve guilt
- the benefits of treating yourself with the same kindness you would your loved ones
Apple in good condition looking at itself in the mirror while its back is rotten. Psychological concept, deception
Brain Gut – your gut has a brain of its own
- what the science is – there are more serotonin receptors in your gut, than in your brain
- what’s the difference between pre and pro biotics – click link for info
- how different foods can affect your mood
The Covid Hangover – the pandemic is over but navigating the aftermath isn’t
- how to navigate fear and emotions since the pandemic
- you are not alone as globally everyone is experiencing post trauma symptoms
- tips for managing responses from different generations in your family to Covid
Headline Headaches – navigating anxiety in turbulent times
- social media overwhelm tips
- how to support kids to the seniors in your family cope with the avalanche of news
- tips on how to deal with anxiety
- learn how on social media you can flag things to be removed / not shown again on your screen
- tips on how to clear your social media out of content you don’t want to see
Rais’in Awareness is about how to add mindfulness to your daily routines. Why do this?
- Mindfulness is scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by lowering cortisol, while improving focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive function. Powerful stuff!
- waking up our senses with the raisin exercise
- tips for ways you can easily focus yourself to be more present in the moment
A strong sense of self-worth decreases anxiety, fear, and the tendency to self-sabotage, leading to higher life satisfaction.
The Sleep Reset: Learn the benefits of sleep like boosted brain performance, strengthening the immune system, enhancing mental health, and helping to regulate weight and metabolism. In this session we’ll talk about:
- Get tips on how to get better sleep in
- Discover what good sleep “hygiene” is
- Learn about sleeping supplements and medications pros and cons
Separating what is real and what is fake online has become difficult as AI infiltrates the internet. This week the group will talk about how to tackle misinformation online and what misinformation and fake information can look like.
- What is misinformation? Skewed info, AI content, social media influence
- Fact vs. fiction: how to tell what’s real, what are deep fakes, how to fact check
- Red flags: sources, language, images
The group will be heading oudoors for some guided Forest Bathing. If the weather is poor, then another topic will be moved up. Meet in the lower level of the Northumberland Mall.
Grief can be overwhelming. The group will discuss the emotional and physical impact of grieving and coping tips.
Mindfulness can be incorporated into all kinds of daily activities with scientifically proved benefits. This session will focus on some socializing and trying a fun mindful art activity.
Grocery shopping has become a grit your teeth experience and a hunt for sales. This session will focus on how to reduce food waste, grocery budgeting tips, and how to keep a balanced diet when the scale keeps tipping towards more expensive food prices.
To do lists can feel endlist and choosing what to prioritize can be overwhelming. This session will include advice on what to let go of, how to determine what does and doesn’t have to be done today, and some organization tips. There will also be a reminder to focus on joy in your life not just the laundry list.
Every year since “Healthy Eating” became buzz words in the 1980s, new ideas on what “healthy” eating is keep surfacing. Foods and diets have become fads that have their moment in pop culture before being discounted or drowned out by the newest thing. Our dietitian will take the lead and give some practical advice and answer questions about what healthy eating might mean for you in this group discussion.
When the word “stress” was coined in 1936 by Dr. Hans Selye, the “father of stress research,” he borrowed the term from engineering, where it describes the forces (stress) causing a material to buckle (strain). An apt description to how stress can make us feel like we will buckle to. The group will discuss what some of those forces are that cause stress and how to manage it to alleviate some of that strain.
The importance of social interaction involved in hobbies and why they are beneficial for your wellbeing. Everyone will be enouraged to share what their favorite pastimes are. The group will discuss why we hobbies and socially interacting is beneficial to our wellbeing. This fun session will incorporate puzzles and other fun activities.
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Good fences make for good neighbours, is an old saying but there are lots of reasons why setting boundaries can be good for your well being.
The group will be cooking up good ideas during this recipe sharing round table.
