The Wellness Check™
A Movement for a Moment—toward wholeness.
#pause4amoment
Life moves fast. Loss, stress, transitions, chronic illness, burnout, family responsibilities, and everyday pressure can quietly pull us out of alignment.
The Wellness Check is PAUSE’s monthly community moment where we slow down on purpose and take inventory—without shame, without performance, and without pretending we’re “fine.”
Subscribe for Monthly Reminders
Free to attend. All are welcome. Come as you are.
What is
The Wellness Check?
The Wellness Check is a guided monthly experience designed to help you notice what’s happening within you and around you—then take one realistic step toward wellness.
This is not therapy, and it is not a lecture. It’s a community-centered wellness pause that blends:
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practical reflection tools
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culturally conscious education
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gentle accountability
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interactive prompts
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and moments of meaning
Some months will feel light and empowering. Some months will feel tender. Both are welcome here.
We believe wellness is not perfection
—wellness is awareness + intention + support.
Who The Wellness Check is For
The Wellness Check is for you if you’re:
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navigating grief (death, divorce, estrangement, identity shifts, “living losses”)
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carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional overload
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living with chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities
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rebuilding after a hard season
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feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected from yourself
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doing “all the things” and quietly burning out
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craving community that feels safe, real, and grounded
You don’t have to explain your story to belong here.
What Happens
During a Wellness Check
Time: 60–90 minutes (virtual) | Occasional in-person moments
What to Expect:
Each Wellness Check includes:
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A grounded opening
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A guided wellness teaching
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Interactive check-in
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PAUSE Practices
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Community closing
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Sharing is always optional.
You can participate quietly and still receive fully.
HOW IT WORKS
(THE EXPERIENCE)
THE WELLNESS WHEEL
(MONTHLY DIMENSIONS)
Our Wellness Wheel
At PAUSE, we explore wellness as a whole-life practice—not a one-size-fits-all formula. Each month, we focus on one dimension while still honoring how the dimensions overlap.
Some months repeat on purpose—because wellness is seasonal, and so are we.
~ See This Month’s Focus:
This is where awareness becomes alignment.
WHY IT MATTERS
(PAUSE LENS)
Because stress doesn’t just sit in your mind—it shows up in your body, your relationships, your focus, and your decisions.
Because grief doesn’t only come from death—it includes the loss of health, safety, identity, dreams, time, and stability.
Because many of us were taught to “push through” instead of checking in.
The Wellness Check exists to help you:
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name what’s real
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release what’s heavy
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renew what’s possible
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and return to life with more clarity and compassion
WHY IT MATTERS
A Letter to Our Community
Hey Family,
If you’ve been trying to hold everything together—this is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.
The Wellness Check was created because I’ve lived what many of you are living: seasons where life shifts without permission. Seasons where grief takes new forms. Seasons where the body gets tired. Where emotions come in waves. Where the environment around us—home, community, work, even the world—feels loud, unsafe, or uncertain.
PAUSE is not a performance space. It’s a real space.
A place where we can be honest and still be hopeful.
A place where we can laugh and still be healing.
A place where we can learn tools that actually fit into real life.
So if you need a moment, take one with us.
If you need a reset, let’s do it together.
If you’re ready for a small shift that leads to a stronger future—welcome home.
With love and purpose,
Dahria Williams-Fernandes
Founder, PAUSE — A Movement for a Moment
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
After each Wellness Check, you’ll walk away with:
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a monthly reflection prompt
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a small actionable “next step”
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a simple PAUSE practice tools
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a resource suggestion
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a renewed sense that you are not alone
HOW TO JOIN - 3 Steps
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Register for the next session
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Check your email for the Zoom link + reminders
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Show up as you are
What to bring:
Bring: a pen,
a notebook or journal,
a beverage,
and your honest self.
Schedule your
WELLNESS CHECK
Join, Participate or Host
Our Services
01.1️⃣ Community & Monthly Gatherings
Community Monthly Gathering (Connection Without Isolation) We provide structured monthly gatherings for individuals living with MS. These meetings include: Guided discussions Topic-based education Open conversation Resource exchange Community check-ins Why this matters: Isolation is one of the greatest secondary effects of chronic illness. Community reduces emotional burden and improves coping outcomes.
02.2️⃣ Education & Advocacy
(Informed, Not Overwhelmed) We offer ongoing education about: MS disease progression Treatment options & medical therapies Symptom management strategies Energy pacing Workplace advocacy Insurance & financial navigation This may include: Guest neurologists or specialists PT/OT insights Mental health education Wellness integration tools Why this matters: Fear decreases when information increases.
03.3️⃣ Emotional & Resilience Support
(Processing the Invisible Impact) Living with MS affects more than the body. We create space for: Identity shifts Grief processing Fatigue frustration Cognitive changes Relationship strain Faith & purpose conversations This is not therapy. This is structured resilience-building rooted in the PAUSE philosophy of Graceful Adaptation. Why this matters: Chronic illness includes chronic adjustment.
04.4️⃣ Awareness & Public Engagement
(Visibility Changes Culture) Through LAFF With Your Love and other initiatives, MS Warriors: Share lived experiences Participate in awareness campaigns Reduce stigma around invisible illness Partner with aligned organizations Contribute to advocacy conversations This moves members from passive coping to empowered visibility. Why this matters: Being seen restores dignity.
Monthly Moments
TOTAL WELLNESS
2026 A Year Of Continuous Access:
January - December
On the 28th day of each month
7:30 - 9 ET, 6:30 CT, 5:30 MT, 4:30 PT
Course Fee: $150.00 to access for a year
Need Flexible Payment Options?
Two payments of $75 within the first three months.
In 2026, we have been blessed
to receive charitable donations to subsidize the cost.
The first 50 to register in 2026 will have online
access at no cost.
Questions About the Wellness Check?
Feel free to email info@pause4amoment.com.
Refund Policy: Full refunds are available up to 1 week prior to the course.
If you drop out one week prior to the first session and before the 2nd Session, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee.
We do not offer refunds after our second session.
In-Person:
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Online:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Frequently Ask Questions
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Is The Wellness Check therapy?
No. The Wellness Check is a wellness education and community support experience. It does not replace mental health treatment.
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Do I have to talk or share?
No. Sharing is always optional.
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Is this faith-based?
PAUSE is purpose-driven and spiritually grounded, but The Wellness Check is designed to be welcoming to people across faith backgrounds and life perspectives.
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What if I’m grieving?
You belong here. We honor the full spectrum of grief—death-related and living losses.
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How often does it happen?
Monthly. Some months include special “Intense PAUSE Moments” (deeper workshops and programs).
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How do I stay connected between sessions?
Subscribe to the newsletter and join our community spaces when offered (WhatsApp groups, courses, workshops, and events).
