The virtual WeCope lunch and learn series will begin June 25th and is open to the public. University of Wisconsin Madison – Division of Extension educators will be offering an online six-session lunch and learn opportunity this summer designed specifically on finding the good. Beginning Wednesday, June 25 and meeting from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM through July 30, 2025, this Lunch and Learn Series will give people the tools they need to feel better every day.
WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress by connecting with positive emotions. This program has been shown to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and improve health behaviors in randomized trials.
WeCOPE is based on the work of Dr. Judith Moskowitz, whose research shows that even in the context of serious life stress, positive emotions can and do occur and these emotions have positive adaptive consequences. The course includes an activity book with simple assignments for participants to complete between sessions as well as a journal. Materials and the class itself are currently free thanks to SAMHSA ROTA Grant #1H79TI083277-01; there may be a $10.00 fee to ship materials outside of the hosting counties.
Register for this team-taught series by using this link: go.wisc.edu/15kcue .Materials can be picked up in Barron County’s Extension Office, or several other Extension offices, by arrangement. Details, including the Zoom link, will be provided in an email before the class starts.
For more information, feel free to reach out to Extension Barron County Human Development and Relationships Educator, Missy Bablick via phone or email: 715-788-6217, missy.bablick@wisc.edu
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension–Walworth County.
