Activity: WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

 These free mind-body health promotion and stress management workshops are designed to enhance general well being. Staff from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) facilitate the programs in conjunction with Campus Recreation.

Day/Time	Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m.
Fee	Free

 Fall Awake 
Date: October 1   
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Description: Approach the fall quarter with mindfulness, the practice of awakening to experience life more fully as it unfolds moment by moment. Mindfulness reduces stress.

The Art of Sleeping
Date: October 8  
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Description: Learn how to improve mood, energy levels, productivity, and stress by falling asleep faster and sleeping better.

Relax Your Body 
Date: October 15   
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Description: Learn to integrate deep breathing and muscle relaxation so that it becomes a quick and easy stress reliever.

Get Pumped Up for Midterms and Life  
Date: October 22   
Location: ARC Meeting Room 3
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Description: Learn mental skills taught by sports psychologists, such as confidence building, positive self-talk, and anxiety control to help reduce test anxiety, improve your study habits, and improve your overall performance, academically and in life.

The Path to Positive Thinking 
Date: October 29   
Location: ARC Meeting Room 1
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Location: Meeting Room 1
Description: Learn ways to think more positive and realistic thoughts that foster effective coping with life's challenges.

Spirituality: Part of the Wellness Wheel
Date: November 5
Location: ARC Meeting Room 1
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Location: Meeting Room 1
Description: Enhance wellness and cultivate a personal sense of spirituality through the use of journaling, poetry, guided meditations, and other exercises.

Mindful Eating
Date: November 12
Location: ARC Meeting Room 1
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Location: Meeting Room 1
Description: Practice an exercise in mindful eating to help you get back to a positive awareness and enjoyment of food.

Coping with Holiday Stressors
Date: November 19
Location: ARC Meeting Room 3
Facilitator: CAPS Staff     
Location: Meeting Room 3
Description: Are you concerned that your holiday season will bring more tension and stress than peace and joy? Learn tips to help you relax and refresh over the Thanksgiving break.