Registration now open for fall 2021 HELPS TLC program
This is a guest post from Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise & Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS):
The HELPS TLC program is a three-month medically directed, professionally supervised “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” program available to all full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of cost. TLC is designed to help participants develop a healthy and active lifestyle utilizing exercise and education programs. 
The HELPS TLC program is accepting applications for its next group, which will begin the program on Sept. 13. Interested staff and faculty are encouraged to contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 to sign up or request more information. Space is limited, so please act soon.
What will I receive?
- Individualized assessments, therapies and follow-up: Entry physical activity levels are evaluated; this information is used to determine and define the amount of physical activity you need to foster a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Spots available for spring 2021 Lifestyle Change Program
There are several remaining spots for faculty and staff to participate in Wake Forest’s “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” (TLC) program, now scheduled to begin May 6.
TLC is a free, 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees by WFU’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS).
TLC focuses on lifestyle modification, offering a combination of nutrition, exercise and health behavior information and techniques to help individuals reach their goals. Interested faculty and staff are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Weekly group sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first meeting will be held on May 6, 2021.
Contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 to register or request more information.
Read more about the program and the spring 2021 session here.
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Lifestyle Change program recruiting participants for April 2021 session
Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” (TLC) program, which begins April 8.
TLC is a free, 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees. 
TLC focuses on lifestyle modification, offering a combination of nutrition, exercise and health behavior information and techniques to help individuals reach their goals. Space is limited, so interested faculty and staff are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Weekly group sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
TLC program highlights:
- Physical activity tracking and an exercise prescription
- Specific quality nutrient guidelines
- Behavior modification and mindfulness
- Three months of weekly group sessions geared specifically for lifestyle changes
- Initial and end-of-program physical function assessments and DXA total body composition scans
- Formal assessment and follow-up with a dietitian
This program is designed for participants who meet the following criteria:
- Able to attend weekly 1-hour sessions
- Interested in and able to achieve lifestyle changes
- Full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employee
Faculty and staff interested in participating or needing more information should contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 as soon as possible.
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WFU Lifestyle Change program starts Oct. 1
Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” (TLC) program, which begins Oct. 1.
TLC is a free, 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees. TLC focuses on lifestyle modification, offering a combination of nutrition, exercise and health behavior information and techniques to help individuals reach their goals. Space is limited.
Weekly group sessions, which would normally be held in person, will instead be held via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon.
TLC program highlights:
- Physical activity tracking and exercise guidance
- Specific quality nutrient guidelines
- Behavior modification and mindfulness
- Three months of weekly group sessions geared specifically for lifestyle changes
- Initial and end-of-program physical function assessments and DXA total body composition scans
- Formal assessment and follow-up with a dietitian
This program is designed for participants who meet the following criteria:
- Able to attend weekly 1-hour sessions
- Interested in and able to achieve lifestyle changes
- Employed at Wake Forest University (full-time, permanent status) Full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employee
Faculty and staff interested in participating or needing more information should contact Sophie Peters at petesl19@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 as soon as possible.
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HELPS offering Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program
The following is a guest post from HELPS (Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle Programs):
HELPS at Wake Forest is now offering the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) Program.
The TLC program is a three-month long medically directed, professionally supervised Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program that is free to all faculty and staff of the university and designed to develop a healthy and active lifestyle utilizing exercise and education programs.
What will I receive?
- Individualized assessments, therapies and follow-up. Entry physical activity levels are evaluated with an exercise stress test and physical function measures. This information is used to determine and define the amount of physical activity you need to foster a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Entry dietary intake is assessed through online food records. Specific calorie, nutrient and food group changes are identified.
- Supervised exercise sessions at our conveniently located monitored exercise facility. Located close to campus next to BB&T Field in the Health & Exercise Science Clinical Research Center.
- Weekly small group sessions held in the Worrell Professional Center. These group sessions meet weekly in Worrell, Room 1162 on Mondays from 12 to 1 p.m. starting in February 2020 and will last for three months. These sessions will teach behavioral strategies for
the management of physical activity and diet. Cognitive teaching is combined with psychological approaches to take the participant beyond the limits of “willpower.” Personal journals are used as a basis for program development, strategy monitoring
and evaluation.
Please contact Nikoleté if you are interested in filling out an application. Space
is limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis, so inquire today! Phone: 336-758-5853; fax: 336-758-1996; email: delokm15@wfu.edu
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