Healthier, Happier You
B-Well Together

Supporting mental health and happiness during challenging times. 

The B-Well Together campaign is presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and The BeachLife Festival.

B-Well is a three-month program offering mental health tools to increase happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign will feature celebrity and local luminary appearances, social media videos, livestream performances and community engagement.

Each week, B-Well will offer tips to help increase mental well-being and happiness, focused on a different theme each month. February will feature Gratitude, March will focus on Bravery and April will wrap up the program with Connection.

B-Well offers tips to help increase mental well-being and happiness, focused on a different theme each month.
 

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February 2021: Maximize Gratitude
FEB 1-8: Gratitude Overview featuring Wais Katubadrau AND What are you grateful for? featuring musician Lisa Loeb, Olympian Steve Lewis, Olympian Eric Fonoimoana and others

Feb 1-8:
Gratitude Overview
Having a daily attitude of gratitude can have long-term benefits to your mental health. Here are three ways to practice gratitude:

  1. Be mindful
  2. Think about what you appreciate
  3. Have empathy for others


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Gratitude Part 1 Vignette
There are so many things that our community members are grateful for, from friends and family members, to good health. It’s always a great idea to identify one thing you’re grateful for every day.


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FEB 11-13: Zen Zone - Where do YOU find your Zen? featuring Pro Surfer Morgan Sliff

Gratitude Part 2 Vignette

Your environment has an influence on your well-being. Refine a space in your home to encourage reflection and being present. Include:

  • Reminders of what you are grateful for
  • Writing supplies
  • Consider all senses (see, hear, taste, smell, touch)
  • Lighting and comfort


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FEB 14-20: Rocking the Thank You's with Rock Painting

Feb 14-20:
Gratitude Part 3 Vignette
Paint a rock for someone today to show your gratitude! 


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To learn more about the value of gratitude to support mental health and happiness, attend the live virtual workshop on February 27 (Register here) and visit bchd.org/series.

FEB 21-28: Practicing Kindness and Compassion, featuring Olympic Volleyball player Eric Fonoimoana

Feb 21-28:
Gratitude Part 4 Vignette
Many daily situations can be frustrating or difficult to handle. Here are three ways we can practice kindness and compassion in these moments:

  1. Have patience for others
  2. Shift your perspective
  3. Express appreciation

B-Well: Practice Kindness and Express Appreciation

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FEB 25 at 6pm: LIVESTREAM SHOW featuring musical performances by Wais Katubadrau and Olivia Pucci
Thursday, February 25 
6pm -7pm

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FEB 27 at 11am: Live Virtual Mental Health & Happiness Workshop

Saturday, February 27
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Register here

Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. 

Topics include:

For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.

Artist and Celebrity Socials for Gratitude

Wais:  FB: @WaisMusic1 / Insta: @waismusic1 

Olivia Pucci: FB:  @livpucci / Insta: @oliviapuccimusic 

Lisa Loeb: FB: @lisaloeb / Insta: @lisaloeb 

Morgan Sliff:  FB: @jahmorgann / Insta: @jahmorgan 

Eric Fonoimoana: FB: @ericfonoi / Insta: @ericfonoi 

March 2021: Cultivate Bravery
Bravery Overview featuring Olympian Steve Lewis

Bravery Overview
Bravery Overview Video
Bravery is not only doing brave things, it is also remembering the brave actions you took to get to where you are today! Here are some ways to cultivate bravery in your daily life:

  1. Reflect on your strengths
  2. Recognize obstacles
  3. Set an intention
  4. Take the first step

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Riding the Wave of Bravery featuring LMFT and Musician Kevin Sousa

Riding the Wave of Bravery
Bravery Part 1 Vignette
Musician Kevin Sousa reminds us that bravery is realizing that something in your life needs to change, and then taking steps to make that change happen.

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Lemons into Lemonade featuring Photographer Bo Bridges

Lemons into Lemonade
Bravery also means taking what you have and doing what you can to most out of the situation. Let’s listen to how Bo Bridges adapted his passion for photography to changing times.

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Roll Into Action

Roll into Action
Staying active and fit helps both your mind and your body, and bravery is taking the first step toward your fitness goals.

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MAR 25 at 6pm: LIVESTREAM SHOW featuring performances by Kevin Sousa and Gavin Heaney

Thursday, March 25
6pm-7pm

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MAR 27 at 11am: Virtual Cultivating Bravery Workshop
Saturday, March 27
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
 
Register here

Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. 

Topics include:

For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.

Artist and Celebrity Socials for Bravery

Kevin Sousa:  FB: @kevinsousamusic  / Insta: @kevinsousaband 

Latch Key Kid: FB:  @thelatchkeykid / Insta: @latchkeykid 

Steve Lewis: FB: @seoulman400 / Insta: @stevelewis400 

Bo Bridges: FB: @bobridgesgallery / Insta: @bobridges 

Chef Marc Dix:  FB:  @chefdix / Insta:  @chefdix 

April 2021: Connection with Empathy
Connection Overview

Connection Overview
Connection Overview and Connection Part 1
Connecting with others has been shown to be beneficial for stress reduction and health. Here are four ways to connect:

  1. Connect with nature
  2. Connect with yourself
  3. Connect with your friends and family
  4. Connect with the community

Connecting with Yourself

For exercise videos and outdoor and indoor exercise classes, please visit beachcitiesgym.com

Connecting with Nature

Connecting with Nature
Within the Beach Cities, there are so many ways to connect with nature. Let’s take a nature bike ride through the city together!

Connecting with Friends and Family
Connecting with The Community
APR 22 at 6pm: LIVESTREAM SHOW featuring performance by Lisa Loeb
APR 24 at 11am: Live Virtual Mental Health & Happiness Workshop

Saturday,  April 24
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Register here.

Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. The series focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. 

Topics include:

For information, contact Tiana Rideout-Rosales at 310-374-3426, ext. 8139 or e-mail tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org. For recorded workshop materials, visit bchd.org/series.

Artist and Celebrity Socials for Connection

Lisa Loeb: FB: @lisaloeb / Insta: @lisaloeb 


Additional Resources: 

  • Learn more about the Mental Health & Happiness Series and the Happiness Chat at bchd.org/series
  • Find mental health resources at bchd.org/resources or by calling our Assistance, Information and Referral Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 1, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or submit an online request here

 

 

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