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Hello Subscriber, thank you for subscribing to our weekly e-newsletters! Here's the latest news about CUIMC Wellness:
SHS Closed for MLK Day
SHS will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. View our After Hours Care page when we are closed.
Welcome Back!
We hope you've had a restful break—CSW has plenty of Crafternoons, pet therapy, and Stressbusters planned for you this semester! Check out the Upcoming Events section!
Change in Meditation Schedule
Monday meditation will now be held at 12:05pm, and Thursday meditation will now be held at 4:00pm in the evening. Please see our full meditation schedule for details.
Mental Health Groups Offered This Spring
Mental Health Services is looking to connect with students interested in spring groups—check out the More Reminders section of the newsletter for details!
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"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.'"
― Mary Anne Radmancher
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Pet Therapy: Shiloh
Wednesday, January 22 | 6:00pm–7:00pm | Tower 1 Lobby
Crafternoon: Air Plant Terrariums
Thursday, January 30 | 3:30pm–5:30pm | Bard Hall Lobby
Winter blues getting to you? Maybe it's time to add some green! Join us in making easy terrariums and bring home a new air plant! Air plants do not need soil and are an NYC-grad-student-friendly companion for any sized space. All materials provided while supplies last—come early if you can, this is a popular event!
Stressbusters Training for CUIMC Students
Are you interested in learning neck and back rub techniques from a professional Licensed Massage Therapist? Are you interested in helping to promote positive stress coping strategies among your peers at CUIMC? CSW is looking for students from all schools and programs at CUIMC to be trained as CUIMC Stressbusters. You must complete both Training Part 1 and Training Part 2 to become a Stressbuster. If you aren't able to attend both training sessions, please email us. *Please also note that training session dates and times are subject to change, so please RSVP for updates! Current Stressbusters who would like a refresher are also encouraged to attend one or both training sessions!
Stressbusters Training Part 1 (choose one option)
Thursday, January 30 | 12:00pm–1:00pm | Third Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Tower 2
Register for Part 1 (1/30) through Eventbrite.
Friday, January 31 | 4:00pm–5:00pm | Third Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Tower 2
Register for Part 1 (1/31) through Eventbrite.
Stressbusters Training Part 2 (choose one option)
Wednesday, February 5 | 5:00pm–8:00pm | Third Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Tower 2
Register for Part 2 (2/5) through Eventbrite.
Saturday, February 8 | 1:00pm–4:00pm | Third Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Tower 2
Register for Part 2 (2/8) through Eventbrite.
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Accommodations
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend CSW events, please contact CSW at 212-304-5560 or email us at least 10 days in advance of the event.
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First Gen Group
Tuesdays | 5:30pm–7:00pm
This is a weekly closed process group starting in February, that offers a community for students who identify as the first member in their family to pursue higher education in the US. Conversation topics may include family expectations, generational/cultural differences, fear of failure/disappointment, and financial stressors. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Interested students should contact Maya Fukuda, LCSW.
Creating Change: New Ways of Relating to Food and Your Body
Date, Time, and Location TBD
Are your thoughts centered around food and body image? Do you make choices involving food or exercise that you feel uncertain about? Topics in this group will include coping strategies, mindfulness, self-esteem, body image and relationships. Interested students should contact Heather Holtman, Ed.D for an initial screening.
*New*: Men of Color Discussion Series
Monday, February 3rd | 5:30pm–7:00pm
Monday, March 2 | 5:30pm–7:00pm
Monday, April 6 | 5:30pm–7:00pm
This monthly semi-structured discussion series is intended for men of color to come together to share their experiences, seek support, and discuss relevant topics affecting their lives. Topics may include: intersectionality, the imposter phenomenon, microaggressions and racial trauma, and navigating professional relationships. Light refreshments will be provided. Interested students should contact Dr. Matt Poon.
Understanding Self and Others Process Group
Mondays | 12:00pm–1:00pm or
Thursdays | 2:00pm–3:00pm or
Fridays | 12:00pm–1:00pm or
Fridays | 3:00pm–4:00pm
Do you feel isolated, anxious around others, or have difficulty making connections on campus? Do you struggle with giving or receiving feedback? Do you feel like you can’t be yourself on campus or in your program? This weekly 60-minute process group offers a space for students to share their experiences, practice offering and receiving interpersonal feedback, and create authentic relationships. Topics may include relationship and family dynamics, identity concerns, academic and work issues, and life-work balance. The group will have three offerings this semester. To join the group or for more information, contact Dr. Matt Poon.
Living More as Ourselves (LMAO): Improve Comedy for Social Anxiety
Mondays | 4:00pm–5:00pm or
Tuesdays | 3:00pm–4:00pm or
Thursdays |12:00pm–1:00pm
Do you become more anxious or self-conscious in social gatherings? Are you critical of or harsh to yourself? Informed by mindfulness and improv comedy principles, this four-week workshop series will help students explore, understand, and navigate social anxiety and critical self-talk through experiential exercises and group activities. Workshops will have two offerings this semester. Interested students should contact Dr. Matt Poon to schedule a screening.
For full descriptions of the groups and more information about on-going groups at CUIMC Mental Health Services, check out the MHS Groups page.
Sound Bath Meditations
Tuesdays | 12:45pm–1:15pm | MSCH/Pauline A. Hartford Memorial Chapel, Presbyterian Hospital First Floor
Spend 30 minutes listening to sound vibration and restoring your sense of self. Sound baths offer an alternative to traditional meditation by facilitating a shift in your brainwave state. Sounds are created by a wide range of instruments including Himalayan singing bowls, ocean drum, shruti box, chimes and overtone singing. Facilitated by music therapist Miss Hall, MA, LCAT, MT-BC. All are welcome, see Sound Bath flyer for more details.
CUIMC Knits
Wednesdays | 5:00pm–7:00pm | Third Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Tower 2
Always wanted to learn how to knit but not sure where to start? 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 new project or bring something you're already working on. Needles, yarn, and instruction provided for beginners! 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.
Sunshine Crew
Do you hail from the West Coast or another balmier place? New to the concrete jungle? Missing warmer days, bluer skies, and sand between your toes? Snow-curious? Join students from across CUIMC to talk about adjusting and share coping strategies as the seasons change. Sunny snacks and mellow vibes guaranteed. Email us to be included as we continue making plans to meet!
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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.
When are they?
We encourage you to email us to set up a Wellness Appointment. Of course, if you stop by and our door is open and we have the time in our schedule, we would be happy to meet with you.
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Mind and Body Programs
Mindfulness Meditation Schedule
Mon | 12:05p–12:25p | Tower 2, 3rd Floor
Tues | 12:05p–12:25p | HSC KC
Wed | 12:05p–12:25p | Tower 2, 3rd Floor
Thurs | 4:00p–4:20p | Tower 2, 3rd Floor
Yoga
For more information on starting or continuing your yoga practice on campus and around NYC, visit our Mind and Body Programs page.
Wellness Resources
Our Wellness Resources can help to deepen your knowledge and expand your current strategies.
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Stressbusters
Explore the Stressbusters page to learn more about how to invite Stressbusters to your next student event or how to sign-up to be trained as a CUIMC Stressbuster! Students who are interested in a future Stressbusters training can sign up for the Stressbusters Listserv.
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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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