For new drivers who aren’t ready to safely drive behind the wheel, the Occupational Therapy Center is offering a driver readiness program that will address the cognitive, visual, and readiness skills that are significant to safe driving. The program is for those individuals between 15 and 24 that find driving or obtaining a license challenging. Sessions […]
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Transitional Youth Social Participation Group
This program is designed for young people on the Spectrum , ages 10-17, who are interested in learning and developing additional age appropriate experiences related to self-care, leisure interests, and safety awareness within a social setting. This 10 week course meets on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, beginning 2/18/14, in the Occupational Therapy Center at the […]
Handwriting Group for Children and Youth
Do you know a child who struggles with handwriting? The Occupational Therapy Center is offering a handwriting group on Thursdays for children ages 6-11 who have challenges in legible, timely, organized writing. Sessions are scheduled at 4:30 pm beginning the week of 2/17 at the Institute for Well-Being at the Towson City Center. For registration […]
Sensorimotor Groups for Children and Youth
Do you know a child who has trouble sitting still, touches everything, or struggles with homework or shoe-tying? Sensorimotor Groups are being offered through the Occupational Therapy Center for children ages 3 – 10 with challenges in sensory, perceptual and motor coordination. Morning and afternoon groups are available. Sessions begin the week of February 17 […]
TU Wellness Center–Winter Weight Loss Challenge
Winter Weight Loss Challenge! February 3 – March 31 Price: Members: $30 Non-Members: $99 Participation Includes: -Diet Consultation with Registered Dietitician -Educational support and nutrition workshops with Registered Dietitian -Three total body workouts -Pre/post girth measurements -Pre/post Fitness Assessments -Free group exercise classes included -Before and after photos, if desired -Winners (Individual and Team) Receive three […]
Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Program
The Take Charge of Your Health program is a great kick off for the New Year with a resolution to improve your well-being. This free program is available to adults of all ages who are interested in developing a plan to self-manage health, health conditions and well-being. The series consists of 6 sessions on Thursdays, […]
Hatha Yoga at the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center (located at 1 Olympic Place) is offering a weekly yoga class for all interested Faculty/Staff. Shay Wanigasinghe, a graduate of Yama Studio-Yoga Therapeutics, will be teaching Hatha Yoga, a yoga style centered around gentle poses and energy breathing. The goal of Shay’s class will be to help participants gradually reduce stress levels […]
Hatha Yoga at the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center (located at 1 Olympic Place) is offering a weekly yoga class for all interested Faculty/Staff. Shay Wanigasinghe, a graduate of Yama Studio-Yoga Therapeutics, will be teaching Hatha Yoga, a yoga style centered around gentle poses and energy breathing. The goal of Shay’s class will be to help participants gradually reduce stress levels […]
Saturdays on the Spectrum Lecture Series: Voices Developing Understanding of Autism
Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Join us for another fascinating lecture! Saturday, November 23, 2013 : 10 a.m. – noon One Olympic Place, Towson, MD (near the Towson Circle and Mall) Hussman Center for Adults with Autism, 2nd Floor, Room 209 Autism Meds 101 Dr. J. Lynn Taylor, M.D. Clinical Director of the Child […]
Wellness Center Open House
OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, November 12th 12:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 13th 12:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, November 14th 12:00 – 3:00 pm Come join us for refreshments and meet your– Registered Dietitian Exercise Physiologist Personal Trainer ****Please contact The Wellness Center at (410-704-4555) or wellnesscenter@towson.edu for parking instructions and parking code at the […]
Conference for stroke survivors and families
The College of Health Professions is hosting Living Life to the Fullest after Stroke – A Conference for Stroke Survivors, Families, and Caregivers on October 18, 2013 at the Institute for Well-being from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Keynote speakers are a couple who speak about stroke nationally from the survivor and caregiver perspectives. Sessions […]
Tae Kwon Do at the Wellness Center
Tae Kwon Do (Korean martial arts) is now offered by the Wellness Center for both men and women of all ages and is open to the public. Come join motivating instructors and friendly adult classmates in a very affordable program that includes self defense, confidence building, physical fitness, flexibility, coordination and stress reduction. Start anytime. Cost per […]
Wellness Wednesdays at the IWB
Institute for Well-Being presents: Well-Being Wednesdays Safe & Effective Exercise for Seniors: Fitness After 60 April 17, 2013, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Towson City Center, 203 Jennifer Moxley, M.S., ACSM-CES, Department of Kinesiology This session will focus on understanding the aging process and the biological theories of aging, the physical and psychological benefits of physical […]
Hussman Center for Adults with Autism–3rd Annual Laps for Autism
Sunday, April 7, 3 to 6 p.m. Unitas Stadium, Towson Entry: $10.00 per participant Join us as we run and walk laps onthe track at Unitas Stadium! With your help, we can make the 2013 LAPS forAutism our largest fundraiser yet! Whether you’re a student organization, a family, or a soloparticipant, you will make a […]
Autism and Neurodiversity
Autism & Neurodiversity Wednesday April 3, 2013 6:30 – 8 p.m., rm 203 Institute for Well-Being Autism is a spectrum of differences. What shape do those differences take? What are the brain structure components that are involved in autism? What is meant by the term, “Neurodiversity?” All these questions will be discussed in a multimedia, […]
Improve Your Child’s Learning by Meeting Sensory Needs – Wellness Wednesday
Improve Your Child’s Learning by Meeting Sensory Needs – Wellness Wednesday, 3/13, 6:30 – 8 p.m. , Room 203 of the Institute for Well-being. How do individuals interpret the sensory information from their environment and how does it impact the development of school and life skills. The topic may be of interest to OT, Education, […]
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