SAC - Active - Life Wellbeing & Purpose

Inviting you into an honest, compassionate exploration of the “seasons of life.” Through gentle lecture, guided reflection, and meaningful discussion, students learn how beliefs, habits, relationships, and life experiences shape the way they live today. The class centers on emotional honesty, self-awareness, and the desire for deeper peace, purpose, and self-love. Foundational course where students explore who they are, why they do what they do, and how to move into the next season of life with clarity and confidence.

Who is this class ideal for?
Adults who want to better understand themselves, their patterns, and how life experiences have shaped who they are today.
What will students do in this class?
Students will explore the concept of life “seasons” through guided reflection, discussion, and gentle lecture.
What are 2–3 outcomes students can expect?

• Greater self-awareness and emotional insight
• Clarity around personal patterns and life direction
• Increased sense of purpose and confidence

What might make someone hesitant—and how does this class reduce that concern?
This class is designed to be supportive, non-judgmental, and paced gently.
Why take this class?
Understand who you are and how to move into your next season with clarity.

Meets online via Zoom/Canvas on Wednesday mornings for 10 weeks between 5/29-8/1.

Must register by May 19 by using the link above. Look for class 84076.
Instructor: Abigail Constantino
About Your Instructor
Abigail Constantino has experiece rooted in psychology, nursing, and case management, with nearly 20 years of experience working within the Orange County Jail system in both medical and rehabilitative settings. In addition, she serves as an addiction counselor, supporting individuals locally and internationally as they rebuild their lives with dignity, structure, and sustainable tools for recovery.
Ms. Constantino specializes in translating complex emotional and behavioral concepts into practical, accessible strategies that students can apply in their daily lives. She designs courses, workbooks, and guided learning experiences that emphasize self-awareness, resilience, and grounded, everyday wellness—particularly for older adults and women navigating real-life challenges.
Her teaching is deeply informed by lived experience, including long-term caregiving for aging parents and raising a family, which brings added depth, compassion, and authenticity to her work. She is committed to creating safe, supportive, and empowering learning environments where students feel seen, respected, and capable of meaningful change.

Practical tools for daily living and emotional/physical well-being. This course bridges the gap between knowledge and daily living. Students learn practical, realistic strategies for improving their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Topics include healthy routines, stress management, motivation, self-care, sleep, nutrition basics, and building habits that support long-term wellness. The class is grounded in real life — offering encouragement, structure, and tools to help students take ownership of their health, happiness, and daily choices. It is ideal for students who want guidance, accountability, and a supportive community while making positive changes.

## Health & Wellness: Mind & Body

Who is this class ideal for?
Adults seeking practical strategies to improve daily health and well-being.
What will students do in this class?
Learn about routines, stress, sleep, nutrition basics, and habit-building.
What are 2–3 outcomes students can expect?

• Improved daily habits
• Better stress management
• Increased motivation

What might make someone hesitant—and how does this class reduce that concern?
Breaks change into manageable, realistic steps.
Why take this class?
Turn knowledge into meaningful daily action.

Meets online via Zoom/Canvas on Friday evenings for 10 weeks between 5/29-8/1.
Must register by May 19 by using the link above. Look for class 84067.
Instructor: Abigail Constantino

About Your Instructor
Abigail Constantino has experiece rooted in psychology, nursing, and case management, with nearly 20 years of experience working within the Orange County Jail system in both medical and rehabilitative settings. In addition, she serves as an addiction counselor, supporting individuals locally and internationally as they rebuild their lives with dignity, structure, and sustainable tools for recovery.
Ms. Constantino specializes in translating complex emotional and behavioral concepts into practical, accessible strategies that students can apply in their daily lives. She designs courses, workbooks, and guided learning experiences that emphasize self-awareness, resilience, and grounded, everyday wellness—particularly for older adults and women navigating real-life challenges.
Her teaching is deeply informed by lived experience, including long-term caregiving for aging parents and raising a family, which brings added depth, compassion, and authenticity to her work. She is committed to creating safe, supportive, and empowering learning environments where students feel seen, respected, and capable of meaningful change.

If you’re experiencing a life change—whether expected or unexpected—this class offers a supportive space to reflect, reset, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Life transitions may include shifts in health, caregiving, retirement, relationships, living situations, grief and loss, or simply a sense that life is changing. Through guided discussion and practical techniques, you’ll explore ways to feel more grounded, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience during uncertain times.

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### Who is this class ideal for?

• Individuals navigating life transitions or unexpected changes.
• Those feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or “in-between” stages.
• Anyone seeking tools for emotional balance, reflection, and next steps
• Individuals who want to learn how the restorative power of music and sound can become a daily practice to find balance and grow around their challenges.

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### What problem or need does this class address?

Periods of change can feel destabilizing and emotionally draining. This class provides practical, accessible tools to help you feel more supported, including strategies to calm the nervous system, recognize when self-care is needed, and build resilience through simple daily practices.

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### What will students do in this class?

Students will engage in guided discussion and optional sharing in a safe, supportive environment. The class incorporates:

• Breath awareness and nervous system regulation
• Listening, tone, and sound-based practices
• Grief education and emotional processing
• Exploration of music and sound as brain-based support for healing and reflection

Students will also begin to understand how to become the “conductor” of their own inner orchestra—using music, sound, color, awareness, and reflection to support balance. Students will experience the transformational power of therapeutic letter writing as they create something meaningful through the written word, finding their authentic voice as they express the truth of their life as they write.

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### What are 2–3 outcomes students can expect?

• Greater ability to distinguish between “Doing” and “Being,” and how too much of either can lead to imbalance and dissonance in the body.
• Simple, practical tools to support emotional regulation and resilience.
• Understanding how music and sound can be used to support balance and healing in daily life.

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### What might make someone hesitant—and how does this class reduce that concern?

There is no right or wrong way to participate. This class is designed as a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space, with no prerequisites. Students are encouraged to share at their own comfort level, reducing anxiety and creating a sense of ease and belonging.

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### Why take this class?

Life transitions are inevitable—but you don’t have to navigate them alone. This class offers a unique blend of practical tools, emotional support, and creative approaches to help you move through change with greater confidence and clarity.

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### About Your Instructor:

Louise M. Jacobs, RMT/BC, is a compassionate and experienced Grief Educator, Music Therapist, and Instructor, with a deep personal understanding of the grieving process. As a Certified Grief Educator, Louise uses her professional training and lived experience to guide individuals through the difficult and often overwhelming rocky terrain of grief. Having navigated loss as a bereaved spouse, daughter, and friend, she offers a unique and empathetic perspective on healing after loss.

With decades of experience as a clinician in the therapeutic field, Louise combines her expertise in music therapy and grief education to provide a holistic approach to help others learn to grieve more with love than pain. In her presentations, Louise shares practical tools and insights on how to cope with and grow around the grief, empowering others to find strength and resilience in their own journeys.
Louise has also dedicated much of her career in service to others. Her work is driven by a passion for helping others understand and navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss, offering a sense of hope and connection to all who hear her speak.

Louise has taught music courses for Saddleback College Emeritus Institute, Irvine Valley Emeritus Institute, and both Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College Older Adult Programs, including Music Arts, For the Love of Music, Choral Ensemble, Piano, and Instrumental Music. She is a frequent Guest Speaker for CrossWood Church in Long Beach, as well as an Active Speaker for the Orange County Office On Aging, and continues her studies in the areas of Neuroscience and Music, Sound Healing techniques, Music Medicine, Biofield Tuning, Energy Medicine, Guided Imagery, Cymatics, as well as a Sacred Oils Masterclass for End-Of-Life Transitions.

### Class Details: Navigating Life Transitions: Finding Balance Through Change

Free class open to all California residents 18+.

• Dates: Mondays, May 26 – August 1, 2026 (First class is Monday, June 1)
• Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
• Format: Fully Online
• Section #: 84074 (Jacobs)
• Cost: FREE

✔ No prior experience needed
✔ Share at your comfort level
✔ Supportive, community-centered environment

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### Call to Action

Would this class be helpful to you—or someone you know?
Feel free to comment or message me and I can answer any questions you have with details and registering.
Join the class by choosing the online link above and look for Section # 84074 - Jacobs