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Hello Subscriber, thank you for subscribing to our weekly e-newsletters! Here's the latest news about CUIMC Wellness:
Sign Up for Virtual Study Spaces Organized by CSW
As you prepare for finals and the end of the semester, CSW would like to support your distance learning by offering Virtual Study Spaces. Are you looking for a way to study or work in groups without a 40-minute Zoom meeting limit? Virtual Study Spaces will allow you access to video conferencing tools, discussion boards, and file-sharing. CUIMC students from all schools and programs can create a collaborative study space—you are not limited by your coursework or enrollment. To request a study space, please complete the CSW Virtual Study Space Request Form and a CSW team member will be in touch with you. We appreciate your patience as we pilot this new feature!
AIMS (Addiction Information + Management Strategies) is Here to Support You
During moments of increased anxiety, students may experience a shift in their substance use patterns. AIMS continues to be available virtually for students who would like to have strategy-based and harm-reduction-centered conversations about safer substance use. Email aims@cumc.columbia.edu with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Virtual Wellness Appointments
As finals approach and adjustments to distance learning continue, our team can provide a solution-based approach to address personal, academic, and professional concerns. Set up an individual Wellness Appointment by sending an email to
studentwellness@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Stay Informed About COVID-19
For questions about COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) we encourage you to check your CUIMC emails for the most up-to-date information from your schools, programs, and CUIMC Leadership as policies and guidance evolve. Resources are also shared on the Coronavirus Resource Center website and the SHS COVID-19 Health Advisory page.
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"The difference between the difficult and the impossible is that the impossible takes a little longer."
― Lady Aberdeen
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UPCOMING CSW + AIMS EVENTS
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AIMS Games!
Wednesday, May 6 | 5:00pm EDT | Join Via Zoom | AIMS!
Join the AIMS reps in a student-only team trivia game with prizes for the winning team! The password is AIMS!.
CSW Virtual Gentle Stretching for Students
Monday, May 4 | 8:00pm–8:30pm EDT | Join Via Zoom | CSWstretch
CSW Virtual Yoga for Students
Thursday, May 7 | 11:30am–12:15pm EDT | Join via Zoom | CSWyoga
CSW is offering Yoga and Gentle Stretching via Zoom with Nicole Mitch, a yoga instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist. Join us for some mindful movement. The password for Gentle Stretching is CSWstretch and the password for Yoga is CSWyoga.
Please note that this fitness and wellness content is designed for recreational purposes only. If you have any questions or concerns about your health or ability to participate safely, you should consult with a physician or health care professional. Participation is at your own risk. Center for Student Wellness assumes no responsibility for any injury or illness incurred while participating. You should consult your physician or health care professional before starting any fitness program. If you experience any dizziness, nausea, pain or shortness of breath while exercising, please stop immediately and seek medical attention.
Pet Therapy x 2
Mickey | Wednesday, May 6 | 2:00pm–2:30pm EDT | Join via Zoom | CSWpet
Snowy | Thursday, May 7 | 1:30pm–2:00pm EDT | Join via Zoom | CSWpet
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CUIMC Musical Mondays
Mondays | 7:15pm–7:45pm EDT | Join via Zoom | 080523
Tune in every week for some musical respite at CUIMC’s Musical Mondays, featuring both live and pre-recorded musical performances by CUIMC students, faculty, and staff. During moments of crisis, fear, and sorrow, music can play an important role in healing spiritually and emotionally at both an individual and communal level. Join via zoom; the password is 080523. While social distancing measures drive us apart physically, technology and music can help bridge those distances to provide comfort and hope in an uncertain time. For more information, subscribe to the Musical Mondays Performance Newsletter.
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Student Health Service Has Moved to a Virtual Service Delivery Model
As of March 20, SHS is now providing service and care to all CUIMC students remotely. For important details and to connect with providers and services, please review the CUIMC Student Health Service Operational Changes page, which will be updated frequently. After-hours access remains available for urgent medical or mental health needs. For after-hours support, please call 212-305-3400, option 7.
MHS Virtual Groups and CSW Virtual Spaces
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Services (MHS) and Center for Student Wellness (CSW) are operating remotely to provide a wide range of services and expanding our programming to provide virtual psychotherapy groups and gathering spaces. While the expectation is that participants maintain privacy, we cannot guarantee confidentiality, given the nature of the virtual meeting room. For more information, explore the MHS Virtual Groups and CSW Virtual Spaces web page. Groups and collaborative virtual gathering spaces include:
- Clinical Work in the Age of COVID
- Full House: Tips and Skills for Transitioning Back Home
- Finding Stability in an Unstable Time: Relationship with Food and Body
- First Gen Group
- Connecting Through Loss: Loss, Grief, and Loving Someone Who is Seriously Ill
- Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Students
- Womnx of Color
- LGBTQ+ Students
- International Students
CSW Live Meditations
CSW will be offering daily live meditations to CUIMC students through Zoom. The password is CSWzen. Check the CSW Mindfulness Meditation page for details and updates. We ask that participants make sure their audio is muted upon entering the meeting room and remains muted for the duration of the practice. Stay with us after the mediation to ask questions about meditation or connect about other CSW-related topics. To receive communications from CSW about mindfulness meditation this semester, take a moment to join our CSW Mindfulness Meditation mailing list.
CSW Virtual Knitting Circle
Wednesdays | 4:00pm–5:30pm EST | Join via Zoom | CSWknit
CUIMC Knits has gone virtual! CUIMC Knits is a cozy space for all levels of knitters to connect and practice and learn new knitting techniques. Drop in to work on a knitting project—experienced knitters are available for questions. There's no commitment—come as often and stay as long as you'd like. Email Jenn Nguyen to be added to the Knits email list. The password is CSWknit.
CSW Virtual Pet Therapy
Are you interested in connecting virtually to engage in some puppy time? CSW is working with The Good Dog Foundation to adapt pet therapy to a virtual space. If you're interested, please take a moment to join our CSW Virtual Pet Therapy mailing list.
Join the COVID-19 Student Service Corps (CSSC) Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee
The COVID-19 Student Service Corps (CSSC) Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee is one way for us to come together and offer support in the midst of this pandemic. CSSC is a group of students, faculty, and staff who have been working to identify ways for us to support one another, those on the front lines, and those in our communities during this troubling and uncertain time. Connect with CSSC if you are interested in learning more about ways to contribute to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee. Email studentwellness@cumc.columbia.edu with questions.
Coping with the Stress of a Pandemic: A Mental Health Guide for CUIMC Students
Center for Student Wellness, in collaboration with Mental Health Services, has created a mental health guide to help support students during this time of new challenges, transition, and uncertainty. Coping with the Stress of a Pandemic: A Mental Health Guide can be found on the SHS webpage and can also be downloaded as an accessible PDF. We encourage you to take what is helpful and share widely with your colleagues. Please reach out to us with thoughts or questions.
As a reminder, Wellness Appointments are still available to students via phone. Please email studentwellness@cumc.columbia.edu to schedule an appointment. Students can also set up an appointment with a provider from Mental Health Services by making an appointment through the SHS health portal. Details about connecting to SHS are available on the CUIMC Student Health Service Operational Changes page.
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Wellness Appointments
What are they?
Totally free and confidential, Wellness Appointments provide you with a solution-based approach to address personal, academic, and professional concerns. Set up a Wellness Appointment by sending an email to:
studentwellness@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Meditation Resources
Our Mindfulness Meditation page provides many streaming options for meditation.
Mind and Body Programs
Mindfulness Meditation Schedule
Mon | 12:00p–12:20p EST | Join via Zoom
Tues | 12:00p–12:20p EST | Join via Zoom
Wed | 6:00a–6:20a EST | Join via Zoom
Thurs | 4:00p–4:20p EST | Join via Zoom
Fri | 4:00p–4:20p EST | Join via Zoom
Meditations can be accessed with the password: CSWzen.
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Nutrition Services
For more information, visit our Nutrition Services page or call 212-305-3400 to schedule an appointment.
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Accommodations
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations, please contact CSW at 212-304-5560 or studentwellness@cumc.columbia.edu.
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