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recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions. • Physical Activity • Diet/Nutrition • Sleep • Disease Prevention
Educating our students in making healthy decisions that enhance individual success and community well-being
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recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions. • Physical Activity • Diet/Nutrition • Sleep • Disease Prevention
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coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships. • Coping effectively • Relationships • Stress management
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developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system. • Communication skills • Connections & Belonging • Support systems
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recognizing one's creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. • Expanding knowledge & skills • Valuing & nurturing creativity, curiosity, lifelong learning
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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.
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occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being. • Pleasant & stimulating social, living, working, study environments • Sustainability
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expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life, including one's morals and ethics. It may or may not involve religious activities. • Values & Beliefs • Meaning & purpose in life • Can include Religion
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gaining personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work, whether that be academic work while in college or a job after graduation. • Academics • Internships • Job/Career
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satisfaction with current and future financial situations. • Satisfaction with current and future financial situations • Budgeting, money management skills
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
Questions can be directed to Eric Budzynski at e-budzynski@northwestern.edu
Do you want to feature a Northwestern wellness event or initiative? Fill out the Wellness Feature Request Form
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.
Creating and maintaining a healthy and safe community that fosters student wellness is a shared responsibility. Read about how each of the groups below is working to create an environment in which all students can thrive.
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...
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...
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 ...
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.