The Center for Campus Wellness
Bimonthly Newsletter
November 27th, 2024
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Wellness Practices for Holiday Harmony |
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The winter holidays are when many interact with family and friends… as well as stressful factors that can complicate relationship dynamics: food, alcohol, and money.
Practicing boundaries can be one way to nurture these relationships and foster our social well-being.
Boundaries are a way we can care, support, and gift for loved ones without sacrificing health and happiness. Although often misunderstood, boundaries at their simplest represent the limits of acceptable behavior that keep us safe ❤️
“Feeling dread or anxiety around the idea of spending time with someone is the loudest sign that a boundary is needed,” Melissa Urban says in The Book of Boundaries.
So how do we do it? First, let’s start with affirmations approved by the experts:
- “My needs are just as important as anyone else’s”
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“I deserve relationships where we honor each other’s limits to keep us safe and healthy”
- “I am worthy of having and meeting my own needs”
Next, Urban describes the three foundations to boundary setting:
- “Boundaries come from a desire to establish and preserve your limit.
- People are not mind readers, so you need a way to communicate that limit.
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If someone continues to overstep, you will take the action you need to hold the boundary. A boundary doesn’t tell someone else what to do, it tells them what you will do.”
Here are some examples of what boundaries might look like in action this holiday season!
Body comments: “I appreciate you caring about me and my well-being, but my body and appearance are not up for discussion. I would love for you to tell me more about….”
Discussion topics: (before the visit) “I know we don’t see eye to eye on political or social issues, so let’s please agree not to bring up, discuss, or provide viewpoints on those topics during our visit. It’s the only way we’ll enjoy our time together, and I really want to”
Drinking: “No, I don’t want to drink. I’m in recovery, actually. But just so you know, not everything is willing to share that. In the future, it’s best if you just accept when someone says they don’t want a drink and don’t ask why.”
Family: “I’m glad you and your family are close. I’d rather not talk about mine anymore”
Food sensitivity: “I appreciate the food you have prepared, but I cannot eat ___ because it will make me feel sick/I chose not to eat this type of food. I will definitely be eating plenty of your ____ though!”
Gift-giving: "This year has been difficult for me financially, and I have set a hard boundary of not going into debt to pay for gifts. Is there another way I can contribute to our gathering that’s within my budget?"
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Portions: “Yes, I’m going back for another plate. Would you like me to grab something for you as well? Or maybe I could get you some water?”
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"The ability to build and maintain healthy, supportive relationships, and to feel a sense of belonging and connection"
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- Active listening
- Practicing empathy
- Setting boundaries with others
- Navigating conflict with respect
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Feeling lost here? Connect with a Well-being Navigator!
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Learn more about our programs at our website |
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As the semester wraps up, we have a few more offerings for students, faculty, and staff hoping to meet their wellness goals before the new year.
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| December 2nd, 12 pm - 3 pm
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Join the CCW’s Victim-Survivor Advocates to decompress and build community.
Open to those who have experienced violence, abuse, and harm and their allies who are interested in building community for survivors on campus.
Registration is encouraged.
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| Mental Health First Aid Training
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Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized program that equips participants with tools to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use issues.
Training Requirements
To complete the certification, participation in both the pre-work modules and instructor-led sessions is required:
1. Pre-Work Modules*: 2-hour, asynchronous online modules, which must be completed before the training.
2. Instructor-led Training:
Day 1: Monday | December 16th | 12:30pm – 5pm | Virtual via Zoom
Day 2: Tuesday | December 17th | 12:30pm – 5pm | In-Person – Campus location TBD
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