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Wellness at Northwestern

Educating our students in making healthy decisions that enhance individual success and community well-being

Wellness is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Northwestern encourages and supports our students in taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness in order to build everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

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About the 8 Dimensions

About the 8 Dimensions

Wellness means overall well-being. It is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Health Promotion and Wellness, along with many other campus offices, encourages and supports Northwestern students in taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness in order to build everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

Wellness Feature

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Spring Registration Open

Registration for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is open!

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is considered the gold standard in curricula designed to guide participants into cultivating a practice of mindfulness through techniques of body awareness, sitting and walking meditation, and mindful movement. MBSR fosters comprehensive personal wellness including an increase in emotional resilience and management of stress, anxiety, and pain.

MBSR is the most research-supported mindfulness program available today with a track record of over 40 years. The eight-week program encourages participants in a supportive atmosphere through meditation, mindful movement, and exploration of the science behind these practices.

When: Thursdays, April 4-May 23 - 9:30 AM-12:00 PM*
Location: Parkes Hall

*There will be an All-Day Retreat on Sunday, May 5th, 9:30 am -4 pm 

Register for MBSR by March 27th 

  • Tuition: Registered students $75
  • Need-based scholarships are available

Questions can be directed to Eric Budzynski at e-budzynski@northwestern.edu 

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MBSR AND PARTICIPATION

Additional Resources

Do you want to feature a Northwestern wellness event or initiative? Fill out the Wellness Feature Request Form

Wellness in Action

Health Promotion and Wellness

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW) is the primary provider of health promotion, education, and prevention programs and services on alcohol, other drugs, and wellness issues for Northwestern University students. HPaW engages students through campus-wide, group, and individual educational initiatives.

Stay Well

Events (Click For More)

HIV and the Journey toward Zero Part II Screening and Panel Discu...

February 29, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
625 N Michigan Ave

This screening of HIV and the Journey Toward Zero: Part 2 will be followed by a Q&A with guest panelists from the docume...

Relationship Science as a Vehicle for Sexual and Gender Minority ...

March 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
625 N Michigan Ave

Please mark your calendars for the March installment of our "Current Issues in LGBTQ Health" lecture series featuring IS...

Easter Worship at Alice Millar Chapel

March 31, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road

All are welcome for this joyous service of music, word, prayer and Holy Communion with the Alice Millar Chapel Choir, a ...

In Focus

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Sign Up for Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals. 

Visit our Wellness Coaching webpage for further details.