Wellness Wednesday

Spring 2023

Wellness Wednesday's will be a mix of in person programs and podcast episodes "Take 10 for You" that become available on Sound Cloud.

Spring 2023 Wellness Wednesday Poster

Intro to Yoga

January 25, 2023

4:30-5:30 p.m., Student Life Center Mind Body Room

Andrea Giuliano, Yoga Instructor

Doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced- try out some hatha yoga. This class combines physical postures, breathwork and mindfulness to create a complete system of exercise for the mind, body and soul. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing you can move in. Yoga mats are provided and the class is free. Attendance is first come, first served and is open to the first 40 participants who show up for class.

Celebrating 10 Years of Tobacco and Nicotine Free

February 1, 2023

2:30 p.m. reception and ceremony to follow, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

Presented by the Tobacco and Nicotine Advisory Committee and Sponsored by The President’s Office

Please join us for our celebration to see where we came from and where we are now! Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by January 13, 2023 https://sunycortland.formstack.com/forms/tobaccofree

Men and Relationships

February 8, 2023

Released on https://soundcloud.com/cortlandHPO

The podcast features three male students who share their thoughts about relationships.

Techniques to Cope with Public Speaking Anxiety

February 15, 2023

5 – 5:30 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

Michael Turner, Director of The Writing Center and Christina Knopf, Professor in Communication and Media Studies

Public speaking regularly tops the lists of people's most common fears - but it's also a skill valued by employers. If negative thoughts, troubled emotions, or unpleasant physical sensations make public speaking difficult for you, this session will help you identify and understand the cause and form of your apprehension and give you tools to help you manage it.

Perfectly Imperfect: Eating, Exercise and Body Image

February 22, 2023

7-8 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

Jenni Schafer, National Speaker

Jenni Schaefer discusses finding balance with eating and exercise as well as learning how to love your body. She further talks about transforming the perfectionism that keeps many people stuck in unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. Discover, like Jenni did when she overcame an eating disorder, that ending calorie counting and body loathing will surely open your life up to so much more—to truly living.

Not Us, Not This Time: A New Approach to Hazing Prevention

March 1, 2023

7:30 -8:30 p.m., Corey Union Function Room

Sara Lowery, CampuSpeak

Come learn how to: create bonds without the use of hazing practices, think of innovative ways to create a sense of belonging, and create an experience(s) where group members are strengthened and empowered.

Safe Spring Break

March 8, 2023

11a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Life Center Lobby

Health Promotion and Prevention Education

Stop by our fair to check out how to be safe on spring break. Free items will be given away as well!

Eat Right, Bite by Bite

March 22, 2023

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Life Center Lobby

Carolyn Allen, CAS Dietitian and Kayla Sweeney, Graduate Assistant in the Health Promotion Office

Small changes to diet can have a cumulative effect on health over time. Every healthy nutritional choice is a choice in the right direction! Join us to learn strategies to make small helpful changes.

Exercise Your Mind and Body

March 29, 2023

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Life Center Lobby

Kayla Sweeney, Graduate Assistant in the Health Promotion Office

Learn why exercise isn’t just important for your physical wellness but your mental wellness and more.

Behind the Post

April 5, 2023

5-5:30 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

It’s On Us Action Team

Social media can skew our view of the relationships around us and in some cases, influence our decisions to stay in unhealthy ones. Through watching a short video from the One Love Foundation and discussion, learn the signs of an unhealthy relationship and the role social media can play.

Benefits of Gratitude

April 12, 2023

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Life Center Lobby

Counseling Center staff

Gratitude is the expression of appreciation and recognition for what you have. Come learn the benefits to being grateful and ways to express gratitude.