Current Programs
This page serves as a central resource for health and wellness programs. The programs listed and linked to here are either directly facilitated by Health & Counseling professional staff members, sponsored or co-sponsored by the Health & Counseling department, or address wellness-related topics that are likely to be of interest to students.
wellness series for gold
During the 2012-12 academic year, Health & Counseling professional staff members will be facilitating a series of workshops on various health-related topics as part of a new wellness series through the GOLD leadership program. On the GOLD web site, you can find a complete list of all programs in the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds series (choose "Healthy Body, Healthy Mind" from the "Series" search option at left), or view the next few upcoming workshops below.
Program Name | Presenter | Date and Time | Location |
Stress Management | Dana Minton, | DONE! | |
Breathing & Meditation: Simple Techniques for Relaxation | Melinda DuBois, | DONE! | |
Building Your Stress Toolbox: 10 Techniques for Managing Stress | Dr. Beth Cholette | DONE! | |
Safe Zone Training | Dr. Alexandra Carlo | DONE! | |
Liquid Courage and Other Myths | Sarah Covell | DONE! | |
An Introduction to Yourself | Sarah Covell | DONE! | |
Just Breathe! | Heather DiFino, | DONE! | |
Self-Hypnosis | Dr. Gene Griffing, | DONE! | |
Mind Over Mood: Change Your Thoughts to Decrease Stress | Eddie Brown, | DONE! | |
Everything You Want to Know About Sex, but Are Afraid to Ask | Peggy Wirth & Julie Kueppers, Nurse Practictioners | DONE! | |
Exercise as Medicine | Dr. Steven Radi, Medical Director | DONE! | |
Cultivating Happiness | Dr. Gene Griffing, | DONE! | |
Increasing Academic Efficiency, Study Skills & Test Taking | Dr. Alexandra Carlo | DONE! | |
How's Your Sleep? | Sandra Glantz, Nurse Practitioner | DONE! | |
Healthy Relationships | Melinda DuBois, | DONE! | |
Stress Management | Dana Minton, | DONE! | |
Stress Management | Dana Minton, | DONE! | |
An Introduction to Yourself | Sarah Covell | Monday, Feb 4, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Stress and Your Health | Dr. Steven Radi, Medical Director | Monday, Feb 4, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | |
Building Your Stress Toolbox: 10 Techniques for Managing Stress | Dr. Beth Cholette | Monday, Feb 11, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Breathing & Meditation: Simple Techniques for Relaxation | Melinda DuBois, | Monday, Feb 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Cultivating Happiness | Dr. Gene Griffing, | Tuesday, Feb 19, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
How's Your Sleep? | Sandra Glantz, Nurse Practitioner | Tuesday, Feb 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Safe Zone Training | Dr. Alexandra Carlo | Monday, March 4, 2:30 – 4:00 pm | |
Just Breathe! | Heather DiFino, | Monday, March 11, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Self-Hypnosis | Dr. Gene Griffing, | Tuesday, March 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Increasing Academic Efficiency, Study Skills & Test Taking | Dr. Alexandra Carlo Staff Psychologist | Monday, March 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Liquid Courage and Other Myths | Sarah Covell | Tuesday, March 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Healthy Relationships | Melinda DuBois, | Monday, April 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Mind Over Mood: Change Your Thoughts to Decrease Stress | Eddie Brown, | Thursday, April 4, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Everything You Want to Know About Sex, but Are Afraid to Ask | Peggy Wirth & Julie Kueppers, Nurse Practictioners | Monday, April 8, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | |
Stress Management | Dana Minton, | Wednesday, April 10, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | MacVittie College Union Hunt Room |
Stress Management | Dana Minton, | Wednesday, April 17, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | MacVittie College Union Hunt Room |
Additional professional outreach programs offered by Health & Counseling staff members may occasionally appear below, so be sure to check back here for updates!
Program Name | Presenter | Date and Time | Location |
Listening Skills | Dr. Alexandra Carlo | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Heather DiFino, | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Dr. Gene Griffing, | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Dove Altabef, | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Dove Altabef, | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Dr. Beth Cholette | DONE! | |
Listening Skills | Sarah Covell | DONE! | |
| Safe Zone: Train the Trainer | Dr. Alexandra Carlo | DONE! |
Stressbusters: Relax*Renew*Refresh
Stressbusters! are specialty sessions offered by Counseling Services sessions and designed to help provide students with tools to manage stress, anxiety, academic problems, and related issues. During the 2012-13 academic year, these sessions will be offered through the GOLD Wellness series described above. However, if you would like more detailed information about session topics, check out our Stressbusters page.
Red Watch band
The Red Watch Band movement is designed to end alcohol overdose deaths by teaching students how to handle alcohol emergencies and summon professional help. All participants who complete the RWB training receive CPR certification and are able to understand how alcohol emergencies are medical emergencies that require immediate, professional care. For more information and to register for trainings, visit our Red Watch Band page.
Safe Zone
The Safe Zone program attempts to increase awareness and acceptance of sexual diversity, while providing a resource network for individuals with questions or concerns related to sexuality. Safe Zone trainings are held regularly throughout each semester; the full schedule can be found here.