FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS:

Any IU student can drop in for our FREE workshops at Wells Library room E159 (East Tower). 

“Help Me Sleep!”- Nov. 2, 5-6pm

Can’t fall asleep? Waking up tried? We can help you sleep better! Improved sleep increases your concentration, balances your mood, and increases learning.  Molly McKelfresh, M.S. will help you find ways to change the way you sleep.

“Self-Compassion & Resilience”- Nov. 9, 5-6pm

Research suggests the skill “self-compassion” decreases emotional suffering and helps people to thrive.  In this workshop facilitated by Eric Samuels M.A., M.S., participants will learn about the elements of self-compassion, the benefits of self-compassion, and practice experiencing self-compassion. 

“Stress Management”- Nov. 16, 5-6pm

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or “blah”, this workshop is for you. Chris Meno, Ph.D. will help you learn skills to change the way you manage stress and take care of your stressed-out body!

“Think Happy!”- Nov. 30, 5-6pm

Research on “happiness” suggests there are specific activities you can do in your day to day life to increase feelings of happiness.  Nicole Gabana, M.S. will engage you in ways to experience happiness. 

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR STRESS - FREE drop-in workshops Mon & Tues 10-11, Wed & Thurs 2-3pm at IU Health Center, 4^th floor. Dr. Carolyn Lee will teach you how to practice “Mindfulness”, a research-based strategy to help reduce anxiety, improve concentration, regulate emotion and much more! Bring a friend!

BE A MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Here are some ideas to consider: 1) Display CAPS posters and brochures in your office or department 2) Follow and retweet/repost CAPS (Twitter: @IUHealthCenter   Facebook: IU Counseling and Psychological Services) 3) Add info. about CAPS to your syllabus, webpage or monthly newsletter 4) Use 5 minutes of a class to tell students about CAPS services 5) Read one article about college students and mental health- here’s one option: http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/top-5-mental-health-problems-facing-college-students/

DR. JOY DEGRUY TALK “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- American’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing” Nov. 11, 5-8pm, IMU Solarium. Please join us for this important talk.