Programs & Events | Student Health and Wellness

Student Health and Wellness advocates for the balanced and integrated emotional, social, and academic functioning of our diverse community. Guided by our commitment to diversity and social justice, SHaW strives to create a safe and inclusive environment to enhance the quality of life on our campus. We aim to reach every member of our community through specialized training which raises awareness, reduces stigma, addresses barriers, and promotes holistic wellness. Trainings are offered to UConn faculty, staff, and students on an array of topics.

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	11am Let's Talk: Office Hours Let's Talk: Office Hours Monday, May 2nd, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Storrs Campus Student Union Room 416A "Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open! The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/ Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include: •Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin •Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue •Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist •Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416A Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More 12pm Friends Of Recovery Meeting Friends Of Recovery Meeting Monday, May 2nd, 2022 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Other Online Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support. Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More 1pm Intro To Mindfulness Intro To Mindfulness Monday, May 2nd, 2022 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Storrs Campus Arjona, 403 Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403 Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More 5pm All Recovery Meeting All Recovery Meeting Monday, May 2nd, 2022 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Other Cordial Storrs House and Online “All Recovery” meetings welcome all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or support the recovery lifestyle. All Recovery Support Meetings are non-denominational based on the philosophy that people from every type of addiction have much in common and can benefit from sharing together. These meetings offer a place where people can share their addiction recovery experiences and how recovery has changed their life. Open to all UConn students from any campus, our meetings are hybrid - in person at the Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, and via the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189745789?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d Note: When campus is closed meetings are held virtually. Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More	3pm Intro To Mindfulness Intro To Mindfulness Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Storrs Campus Arjona, 403 Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403 Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More 5:15pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM Storrs Campus Virtual Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Tuesday at 5:15 to 6:15. Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind. Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More	1pm Intro To Mindfulness Intro To Mindfulness Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Storrs Campus Arjona, 403 Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403 Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More Let’s Talk: Virtually Let’s Talk: Virtually Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Storrs Campus Virtual "Let's Talk" is open virtually The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/events/ Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include: •Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin •Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue •Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist •Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend Join online every Wednesday from 1-3pm Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More 4:30pm Pet Therapy Pet Therapy Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Storrs Campus Wilson Hall - Room 126 Student Health and Wellness will be hosting Pet Therapy every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Wilson Hall, Room 126. Stop by for some pet therapy play time! Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time. Can't make it? No worries - Pet Therapy is WEEKLY! For a full Pet Therapy schedule, visit: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/pet-therapy Contact Information: karen.mccomb@uconn.edu More	11am Let's Talk: Office Hours Let's Talk: Office Hours Thursday, May 5th, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Storrs Campus Student Union Room 416A "Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open! The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/ Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include: •Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin •Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue •Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist •Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416A Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More 2pm International Student Support Group International Student Support Group Thursday, May 5th, 2022 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Storrs Campus Online Feeling Stressed? Join our International Student Support Group to connect. Student Health and Wellness and International Student and Scholar Services are offering a support group for UConn international students who reside in the U.S. Our intention is to support international students by providing a safe and comfortable virtual space for them to discuss various concerns and to connect with each other. This group meeting will be conducted through Webex on every Thursday from April 7, 2022 to May 5, 2022 at 2pm for one hour. Go to: https://s.uconn.edu/intl-support-group Please spread the word and join us. If you have any questions please contact Jade Bray jade.bray@uconn.edu or Arthur arthur.galinat@uconn.edu. How to join: Meeting link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=mdacb576a3f2c546c06af51f94b24dde7 Meeting number: 2621 153 0338 Password: SupportGroup Contact Information: international@uconn.edu More 3pm Intro To Mindfulness Intro To Mindfulness Thursday, May 5th, 2022 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Storrs Campus Arjona, 403 Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403 Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More 4pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Thursday, May 5th, 2022 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Storrs Campus virtual Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Thursday at 4:00 to 5:00. Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind. Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/ Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More 5:30pm LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm Thursday, May 5th, 2022 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Avery Point Campus online Join us for breathing through exams to help us find a calm moment in our days & to help us focus & calm stress. All students are welcome, & no experience necessary to join. https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apsc Contact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu More
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	12pm Friends Of Recovery Meeting Friends Of Recovery Meeting Monday, May 9th, 2022 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Other Online Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support. Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More
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5/2Let's Talk: Office Hours

Let's Talk: Office Hours
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union Room 416A

"Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open!

The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend

Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416A

Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More

5/2Friends Of Recovery Meeting

Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
Online

Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support.

Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d

Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More

5/2Intro To Mindfulness

Intro To Mindfulness
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Arjona, 403

Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403

Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.

Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting

For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/2All Recovery Meeting

All Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Other
Cordial Storrs House and Online

“All Recovery” meetings welcome all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or support the recovery lifestyle. All Recovery Support Meetings are non-denominational based on the philosophy that people from every type of addiction have much in common and can benefit from sharing together. These meetings offer a place where people can share their addiction recovery experiences and how recovery has changed their life.

Open to all UConn students from any campus, our meetings are hybrid - in person at the Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, and via the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189745789?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d
Note: When campus is closed meetings are held virtually.

Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More

5/3Intro To Mindfulness

Intro To Mindfulness
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Arjona, 403

Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403

Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.

Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting

For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/3Gentle Therapeutic Yoga

Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
05:15 PM - 06:15 PM

Storrs Campus
Virtual

Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Tuesday at 5:15 to 6:15.
Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.

Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/4Intro To Mindfulness

Intro To Mindfulness
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Arjona, 403

Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403

Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.

Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting

For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/4Let’s Talk: Virtually

Let’s Talk: Virtually
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Virtual

"Let's Talk" is open virtually

The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/events/

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend

Join online every Wednesday from 1-3pm

Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More

5/4Pet Therapy

Pet Therapy
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Wilson Hall - Room 126

Student Health and Wellness will be hosting Pet Therapy every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Wilson Hall, Room 126. Stop by for some pet therapy play time! Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time. Can't make it? No worries - Pet Therapy is WEEKLY! For a full Pet Therapy schedule, visit: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/pet-therapy

Contact Information: karen.mccomb@uconn.edu More

5/5Let's Talk: Office Hours

Let's Talk: Office Hours
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union Room 416A

"Let's Talk: Office Hours" is open!

The Let's Talk program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info here: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk session include:
•Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
•Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
•Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
•Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend

Join every Monday and Thursday from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Student Union room 416A

Contact Information: Mary.Painter@uconn.edu More

5/5International Student Support Group

International Student Support Group
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Online

Feeling Stressed? Join our International Student Support Group to connect.

Student Health and Wellness and International Student and Scholar Services are offering a support group for UConn international students who reside in the U.S.

Our intention is to support international students by providing a safe and comfortable virtual space for them to discuss various concerns and to connect with each other.

This group meeting will be conducted through Webex on every Thursday from April 7, 2022 to May 5, 2022 at 2pm for one hour. Go to: https://s.uconn.edu/intl-support-group

Please spread the word and join us. If you have any questions please contact Jade Bray jade.bray@uconn.edu or Arthur arthur.galinat@uconn.edu.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=mdacb576a3f2c546c06af51f94b24dde7

Meeting number:
2621 153 0338

Password:
SupportGroup

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu More

5/5Intro To Mindfulness

Intro To Mindfulness
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Arjona, 403

Join Student Health and Wellness weekly in Arjona, 4th floor, room 403

Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.

Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting

For more information, please visit: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mindfulness/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/5Gentle Therapeutic Yoga

Gentle Therapeutic Yoga
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
virtual

Join Student Health and Wellness for Virtual Yoga every Thursday at 4:00 to 5:00.
Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement (yoga poses/somatic exploration) and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.

Join here: http://studenthealth.uconn.edu/yoga/

Contact Information: mary.painter@uconn.edu More

5/5LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm

LGTT: 15 Minutes To Calm
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Avery Point Campus
online

Join us for breathing through exams to help us find a calm moment in our days & to help us focus & calm stress. All students are welcome, & no experience necessary to join.

https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apsc

Contact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu More

5/9Friends Of Recovery Meeting

Friends Of Recovery Meeting
Monday, May 9th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
Online

Does someone in your life have an addiction or substance use disorder? When we share our common experience with each other, we find understanding and support.

Open to all friends, family and allies in the greater UConn community, our meetings are online via the link below:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a45656ee9ec054ece969e6abbadc24c94%40thread.tacv2/1626189591691?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264fb7870-9c18-4c33-b71d-fdb820491c32%22%7d

Contact Information: urc@uconn.edu More

Student Health and Wellness

SHaW's Educational Program Offerings:

Facts on Tap

Recovery Ally Training

Alcohol, Me, and My Community

Promoting Mental Health

Helping Students in Distress

The Science of Exercise

Nutrition for the College Student

The Basics of Body Image

Sexual Health Showdown

There are currently no Summer 2022 Programs or Events. Check back for the Fall Semester!

COVID-19 Booster Clinics

International Student Support Group

Pet Therapy

Let’s Talk: Office Hours

Let’s Talk Virtually

Recovery Yoga Sessions

Meditation Mondays

Yoga

Introduction to Mindfulness

All Recovery Meetings

Friends of Recovery Meetings

Recovery Ally Training

LGTT 15 Minutes to Calm

Innovate Wellness Photovoice Project

gloveBOX

Calendar

Fresh Check Day!

Stomp Out the Stigma Walk!

Sexual Health Fair

Free Flu Clinics

Bereavement Support Group