PROMOTING STUDENT WELLNESS
Self-care, health and community

Our Bobcat community has displayed its ability to adapt quickly as well as shown incredible support for fellow students over the last few weeks. Though we are impressed by the response of you all, we understand this can be a stressful time for everyone.

These newsletters will contain information and resources to support your wellness as a student as it is now more important than ever to focus on your physical and mental health. We will highlight the topics of self-care, health and community, including initiating regular practices and routines to keep your mind at ease as well as maintaining relationships with those important to you.

Please know that your flexibility during this ever-changing situation is appreciated, and we will continue to find ways to support our Bobcats.

Virtual Fitness Classes

Campus Recreation and WellWorks are partnering to offer live virtual fitness classes to faculty, staff, students and community members. Membership not required!
These online classes will launch on April 6. Class offerings will include yoga, strength, cardio and toning classes, to name a few. Classes will be offered at various times to fit a variety of schedules. We will feature some of your favorite instructors from Ping Recreation Center and WellWorks.

View the fitness schedule

Bobcat Well-Being Webinars

Tune in to Campus Recreation's weekly webinars aimed to provide you with the tools and education on a unique self-care topic each week. These webinars will be hosted on Wednesdays from 12pm-12:30 p.m. beginning April 8.

View schedule and topics

Free Fitness Resources

At-home fitness does not have to be intimidating or expensive! Take advantage of these free fitness resources to support you in maintaining physical health and managing accountability as your work toward your goals.

View the list of resources

Get Connected with a Counselor

We understand students may need help coping with a stressful situation under the current circumstances. Counseling and Psychological Services has adapted their resources to the current situation. You can also get connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within five minutes by texting the keyword "4hope" to 741-741. The crisis text line is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Tips for Coping and Self Care

We know that everyone is doing their best to get through this experience. Take this time to slow down, reevaluate your values and beliefs and develop a routine that puts those values in action. Don’t forget to give grace and kindness freely, not only to others, but to yourself. Building routines for regular exercise, sleep, hydration, nutrition and laughter will help build strength and resilience for the body and mind. Try to find the good in each day and share your gratitude with others. Practicing gratitude can foster resilience.

Follow the Advice of Local and State Health Departments

Stay home
Avoid social gatherings and travel
Wash your hands frequently
Sneeze/Cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow
Avoid touching your face
VIRTUALLY visit friends and family
Call your medical provider if you're sick

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