Employee Wellness
Employee Wellness at Auburn University seeks to create a culture of wellness allowing employees to explore and seek opportunities in the various dimensions of wellness to positively impact their personal wellness journey.
Through the development of wellness programs, activities, and resources, we intend to provide an experience that allows participants to be present, and learn with and from the community that gathers.
We believe a culture and community centered around health and well-being can make a profound difference in the lives of Auburn faculty, staff, and retirees.
Find where there’s a need,
and go meet that need.
E. L. Spencer
Blake Butcher
Coordinator
Employee Wellness
Blake Butcher
Coordinator, Employee Wellness
​​​Find where there's a need and go meet it. This philosophy is what led Blake Butcher to where he is today: Auburn University. Blake began his work in the Auburn community as a personal trainer at Health Plus Fitness Center. Over the span of fifteen years, he and his wife helped build a community focused on wellness.
For the past seven years, Blake has been working with Auburn University, establishing the Personal Training Program within the Recreation and Wellness Center. He also serves the student population as an instructor in the School of Kinesiology, where he focuses on connecting with students and meeting their needs.
Blake has recently shifted gears and now his goal is to give back to Auburn employees and identify gaps in their wellness journey.​ Blake’s vision includes a comprehensive, holistic approach to wellness that will meet employees where they are and provide expanded services that serve the needs of the Auburn Family.
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Request a Presentation
Email us with questions about Employee Wellness at Auburn or to schedule a presentation.
Facilitator:
Blake Butcher
45–60 minutes
The Wellness Wheel
This talk will define each dimension and explain how they are interconnected, and neglecting one dimension can impact others. Recognizing this interconnectedness allows us to create a holistic approach to well-being and keep us rolling smoothly through life.
Facilitator:
Blake Butcher
45 to 60 minutes
Cultivating Mindfulness in the Workplace
This presentation explores how to cultivate mindfulness using real-life examples and practical techniques. The eight pillars of mindfulness that we will delve into are non-judging, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go, generosity/ gratitude.
Facilitator:
Blake Butcher
30-45 minutes
Self-Leadership: Nurturing Your Inner Compass
In this enlightening talk, we’ll explore three fundamental facets of self-leadership, igniting a journey toward authenticity and purpose: knowing yourself, questioning your intentions, and acknowledging your worth.
Facilitator:
Blake Butcher
30-45 minutes
Navigating Emotions: Uncovering Hidden Insights with the M.A.P. Approach
In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore how the M.A.P. framework—comprising mindfulness, awareness, and presence—can guide us toward a deeper understanding of our emotions and feelings.
