MENTOR Virtual Wellness Program
A free health and wellness program for individuals with mobility
disabilities, offered virtually by Craig Hospital.
Participate in a free 8-week virtual wellness program designed for people who have recently acquired or have an existing mobility limitation. The MENTOR (Mindfulness, Exercise and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience) Program provides tools and education in mindfulness, exercise and nutrition, as well as other areas of wellness to incorporate into your everyday life. Each week, participants are empowered to go beyond worry and fear created by negative thought patterns. Through building resilient habits, individuals can focus on what needs to be done today to improve their physical, mental and spiritual health. This program will be delivered virtually.
Participants will receive:
- Free adaptive at-home exercise equipment
- Hands-free wrist weights, resistance bands, handled tube bands, yoga block/mat and more
- Two (2) hours a week in exercise training
- Structured to increase the mind-body connection through aerobic, strength, flexibility and breathing exercises
- One (1) hour a week in mindfulness coaching
- Learn opportunities on how to be mindful throughout a 1,440-minute day
- One (1) hour a week in nutrition education/cooking class
- Expand your nutritional knowledge through education, demonstration and counseling
- Adaptive techniques will be covered during sessions
- One (1) hour a week of wellness discussion
- Discuss ongoing sets of decisions and actions that put your health and well-being on the front burner
- One-on-one health coaching
- Explore the time points across the day where more wellness and joy can be invited in
Eligibility to participate:
- 18 years or older
- Individuals who have recently acquired or have an existing mobility limitation
- Have internet access and an internet-connected device
Participants do not have to be located in Colorado or be a former/current Craig Hospital patient. There is no cost to participate in this program, and caregivers are welcome to participate!
To learn more about this virtual program, please contact the MENTOR Program at Craig Hospital at:
MENTOR@craighospital.org
