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Yogais protective and enlivening. Freeing you from habitual patterns of tension, this yoga creates a sense of spaciousness within, dissolves stress, strengthens core muscles, joint health, centeredness, postural alignment and groundedness, increases breath capacity and breath awareness, shifts stagnant emotions into movement and release, and is attentive to the subtle stuff of the mind, helping to free us from the driving forces of unconscious actions and thoughts. You'll practice yogic techniques that you can bring into your everyday experience for simply living a good day, and for increasing your capacity to be creatively present in your life. A yogic attitude toward self and practice is one of kindness, patience, and tenderness. We grow into our best selves in an inner atmosphere of loving care. Open to all UConn students, faculty and staff from any campus. No experience required.

Examining Incivility in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/) Barbershop The "Barbershop Group" is a therapy group for men who have had past traumatic experiences and would like to learn new ways of coping and managing the effects of that trauma. The group recognizes the need for men to develop different skills that will effectively improve how we express our emotions and build relationships in a safe space. What better place to do that than the barbershop? The Barbershop model is derived from the "Men's Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model"- (M-TREM.) The Barbershop Group uses a Psycho-educational and skills-oriented approach that is person-centered. Over the years The Barbershop has provided men with a safe, non-judgmental setting where they can speak freely and be themselves. Unfortunately, we will not be providing haircuts, but we will be providing open discussion where honest responses in group discussions are encouraged, and we will engage in several exercises that are used to introduce you to and try new coping skills. I look forward to seeing you all at "The Shop". To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Greg Davis, LPC   For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Huskies on Track: Navigating ADHD at UConn This group provides a space to discuss the ways ADHD can show up in your life. We'll focus on understanding how ADHD functions in the brain, navigating common challenges people with ADHD face, and talking about the emotional experience of living in a world designed for neurotypical people. The goal of this group is to help create a sense of community and understanding for students with ADHD at UConn. Example topics that the group will cover include time management, task prioritizing, and emotional regulation. All individuals who feel the group would be beneficial to them are welcome, regardless of whether they have a formal ADHD diagnosis. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Alyson Faires, Psy.D. For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

This is a skilled based experiential mindfulness workshop offered to UConn faculty/staff and students. It includes an introduction of concepts and skills of mindfulness and practice exercises.Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting Making Time for Mindfulness may be requested as a program event here (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOHtWoqN0I8CHVb)

SMART Recovery is an evidence-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies and other addictive or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and live a balanced life. The meetings are discussion-based and rely heavily on mutual support, recognizing there is great value in connecting with and learning from peers with similar experiences. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from URC staff. Currently meetings are only held in-person as we are in the pilot phase of implementation at the Storrs campus.

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Growth Through Grief This weekly clinical group supports students grieving the death of a loved one and students coming together to support and empower each other during times of grief. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Jennifer Fox, PhD (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jennifer-fox/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30PM 1 UNIVERSITY PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06901

Join us on the Observation Deck at GBLC to support our students from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Reach out to Kat Lorange at katherine.lorange@uconn.edu to RSVP.

Join the UConn Sexperts Peer Health Educators to talk about prevention, harm-reduction, and enhancing your well-being as it relates to sex – and to grab some free SHaW swag! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.  Northwest Dining HallMonday, April 21 (6:30pm-8:30pm) UConn Sexperts Peer Health Educators Thursday, April 24 (6:30pm-8:30pm) UConn Sexperts Peer Health Educators UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (http://www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts)

A two-hour workshop presenting 75 minutes from the story, drawing on excerpted performed scenes from the devised multi-media production, MOVING WATER 2024, with discussion following the excerpted scene presentation. The discussion will address the ensemble's research into water and climate change, the artist collaborators and the development of the scripted scenes and the magical realism movement interludes, the specific water issues addressed in the play, and the making of this unique piece of devised ensemble theatre. MOVING WATER is a devised physical theatre piece researched and collaboratively developed by Serious Play over 5 years and through the pandemic, written by Eric Henry Sanders, composed by Jonny Rodgers, with technical direction and design by Robin Doty, and directed by Sheryl Stoodley. It speaks about climate-change, rising sea levels & how water fragility shapes our human interactions. The term "Eco-drama," coined in 2007 by Theresa May, implies how environment and climate change are interrogated and promoted through performance. While connections to storytelling and nature go back to the earliest forms of recorded theatre, only recently scholars have begun to probe the ways theatre can be used to address climate change and connect audiences back to the natural world. For more information, please visit Serious Play at https://www.seriousplay.org/current (https://www.seriousplay.org/current)This is an Honors Event. See tags below for category information. #UHLevent11151

MOVING WATER -ACTIVATING AUDIENCES THROUGH ECO-DRAMA (Symposium version)Description:  A two-hour workshop presenting 75 minutes from the story, drawing on excerpted performed scenes from the devised multi-media production, MOVING WATER 2024, with discussion following the excerpted scene presentation. The discussion will address the ensemble's research into water and climate change, the artist collaborators and the development of the scripted scenes and the magical realism movement interludes, the specific water issues addressed in the play, and the making of this unique piece of devised ensemble theatre.MOVING WATER is a devised physical theatre piece researched and collaboratively developed by Serious Play over 5 years and through the pandemic, written by Eric Henry Sanders, composed by Jonny Rodgers, with technical direction and design by Robin Doty, and directed by Sheryl Stoodley. It speaks about climate-change, rising sea levels & how water fragility shapes our human interactions. The term "Eco-drama," coined in 2007 by Theresa May, implies how environment and climate change are interrogated and promoted through performance. While connections to storytelling and nature go back to the earliest forms of recorded theatre, only recently scholars have begun to probe the ways theatre can be used to address climate change and connect audiences back to the natural world. For more information, please visit Serious Play at https://www.seriousplay.org/current

Med-Peds Interest Group Meeting with Dr. Rob Elder. Come to the meeting to learn about med-peds as a field in general, med-peds residency options, and specifically how you med-peds might be a good path if you want to treat adult patients with congenital conditions. Dr. Elder is an adult congenital heart disease cardiologist and would be a great resource to answer questions in his field and about med-peds. We will have pizza for those in attendance!