Health and Wellness Newsletter

October 4, 2022

In This Issue:

NCHA Student Health Survey

Upcoming Events

Zen Zone
Pillbox Power
Health Center Flu Clinic
Lifting 101

Weekly Wellness

Fall Fitness Classes
Therapy Groups at the BCC
Headspace for Brandeis students

Featured Topics:

Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween
Dealing with Anger and Controlling Your Emotions

Internship Opportunity:

The Office of Health and Wellness Promotion is seeking a social media intern to start as soon as possible. This internship is unpaid, but you may be able to earn course credit. If you are interested, please contact Leah Berkenwald for more information.

The NCHA student health survey launches Thursday, October 6!

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The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is Brandeis' primary source of student health data. The survey is anonymous and takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.

Be Counted - Help ensure that our survey results accurately represent the diversity of the Brandeis student body.

Shape the Future - Survey data is used to inform the direction of health and wellness services at Brandeis.

All students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of eight prizes: a Toshiba TV, Nintendo Switch Lite, Airpods Pro, Wonderboom speaker, Eno hammock, Herschel duffle bag, color-sync LED strip lights, and a Verilux therapy lamp.

Check your Brandeis email on October 6th for your unique link.

The survey closes October 27th. If you have questions about the survey please contact leahb@brandeis.edu.

Upcoming Events

October

6

Zen Zone

1:30pm - 2 pm

Usdan Peace Room

Zen Zone is a reoccurring event that will be held Mondays and Thursdays throughout October.

Learn more

October

7

Pillbox Power

1pm - 3pm

Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Taking medication shouldn't feel shameful! Come join the Bridge to Wellness peer educators to decorate your very own pillbox and combat mental health stigma together. Whether you take medication or not, this event is open to all.

Participants who visit the table will also be able to enter a raffle for a care kit giveaway. We are giving away 5 care kits and each one comes with a kindness mug, sunglasses, a sleep mask, stickers, tea, and coloring book. See you there!

Learn more

October

12

Health Center Flu Clinic

Additional flu clinics are scheduled for October 28 and November 11, 2022.

October

19

Lifting 101

4pm - 5pm

Gosman weight room

Learn how to lift safely and effectively with fitness staff. Email Kat Page to register. Space is limited.

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Weekly Wellness

Fall Fitness Classes

Want to get moving? Sign up for a group exercise class.

Mondays: Cycle and Zumba
Tuesdays: Pilates, Zumba, Krav Maga
Wednesdays: TRX, Cycle, Zumba
Thursdays: Yoga Stretch, Pilates, Zumba

Therapy Groups at the Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)

Group therapy is a great way to gain new perspectives and feel more connected at Brandeis. All BCC therapy groups are 45-minutes long and are offered either in-person or on Zoom.

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Headspace for Brandeis Students

Headspace, a science-backed meditation and mindfulness app, is now free for Brandeis students!

Headspace offers hundreds of meditations and exercises for sleep, focus, and movement.

Featured Topics

Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween!

This year, avoid being haunted by risky decisions. Remember that you don't need booooze to have a good time. If you decide to consume any potions, remember these tips to avoid getting poisoned - that would really kill the mood.

If you choose to drink alcohol on Halloween:

Choose a costume that makes you feel confident and comfortable
Eat a full meal before drinking
Set a limit and count your drinks
Do not leave your drink unattended
Intervene (direct, distract, distance, delegate, document) if something isn't right or someone is in danger
Stay with your friends and look out for each other
Plan a safe ride home

Learn more alcohol safety tips

Dealing with Anger and Controlling Your Emotions

How can we better deal with anger? What should I do when I get angry? Learn to respond to anger better with mindfulness. In this episode of The Wake Up, meditation teacher Kessonga Giscombe will answer questions about how to process anger without reacting and how to better manage strong emotions.

Watch the video