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Hokie Wellness to spotlight The Body Project during Eating Disorder Awareness Week , articleIn recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24-March 2, Hokie Wellness is highlighting resources on body image-related issues through posters, social media campaigns, and outreach efforts.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 - -
General ItemEating Disorder Awareness Week starts Feb. 24
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24 – March 2, Hokie Wellness is spreading awareness about eating disorders and disordered eating, while promoting resources to prevent and combat them.
Date: Feb 20, 2025 - -
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Veterinary alumnus puts wellness first in hospital support , articleReed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 - -
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A letter from Dean of Students Mark Sikes: Preparing for Thanksgiving and winter break , articleStudents are encouraged to embrace changes in themselves and their families, balance time and expectations, and make the most of their upcoming time off.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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Veterinary social worker provides support, 'space to talk' for pet owners , articlePet owners and veterinary professionals make difficult decisions and struggle with grief and fatigue. That's where a veterinary social worker can help.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 - -
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Digital Well-being Challenges encourage mindful device use , articleWeekly challenges are crafted to be easily integrated into students’ daily lives, establishing a foundation of ideas and practices students can use.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 - -
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Better together: Explore mental health resources for students , articleVirginia Tech supports students’ mental well-being with varied resources and services. Hokie Wellness invites the campus community to join World Mental Health Day activities Oct. 10.
Date: Oct 04, 2024 - -
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Social workers provide human support in veterinary medicine , articleAugusta O’Reilly works with the people side of veterinary medicine, supporting clients through grief and hard decisions, providing “the opportunity to be fragile."
Date: Sep 05, 2024 - -
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As Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games approach, experts give tips for athletes, weekend warriors, and travelers , articleWith less than a month until the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and with Olympic Trials taking place all around the world in different sports, Virginia Tech experts offer perspective on aspects of the competitions, applying Olympic habits to our own lives, and how the Games are impacting both travel to and life on the ground in Paris.
Date: Jun 28, 2024 - -
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Summer mental health resources available , articleOn-campus, community, and virtual options are available for continuing and graduating students.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
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A letter from Mark Sikes, dean of students , articleAt Virginia Tech, the well-being of our Hokies is of utmost importance, particularly during natural disasters like the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The Dean of Students Office, along with our partners in Student Affairs, remains committed to offering holistic support and care during this crisis.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Help transform campus mental wellness with the Community Resiliency ModelLearn and share in-the-moment body awareness skills that help regulate stress.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Hokie Wellness marks one year of evidence-based digital wellness programming , articleLaurie Fritsch, assistant director of Hokie Wellness, has spearheaded evidence-based programs to empower students to engage with their digital devices in a way that maximizes their quality of life.
Date: Mar 13, 2024 - -
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ScubaCats diving course enriches the veterinary student experience , articleMichael Nappier runs the ScubaCat Project, offering scuba diving courses to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine community. Aimed at promoting wellness and relaxation, the initiative provides an educational and stress-relieving experience away from the rigors of academic life.
Date: Jan 05, 2024 - -
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Cook Counseling Center shares tools for coping with holiday and finals stress , articleOne key to better managing these stressful times, according to the Community Resiliency Model adopted by Cook Counseling Center, is giving more attention to the moment you’re in, right now.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 - -
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Veterinary college opens tranquil wellness room to support mental well-being , articleThe room features frosted glass panels for privacy, natural light, and amenities such as resistance bands for light exercise and yoga. Its location within the library also facilitates easy reservations.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 - -
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Senior military colleges come together for conference , articleThe annual conference brought together at the new Corps Leadership and Military Science Building senior staff and student leaders from the six senior military colleges in the U.S., along with other collegiate corps of cadets' programs.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 - -
Video ItemVT Therapy Dogs | "These dogs are a miracle." , video
"The dogs make people smile. And when people are smiling and feel connected, good things happen." Trent Davis, Rami Steinruck, and Sarah Dunleavy serve at Virginia Tech's Cook Counseling Center as the Animal Assisted Therapy team - handling three service dogs named Derek, Josie, and Wagner. These dogs serve the Virginia Tech community in numerous ways with their handlers. They help to foster a more positive, inclusive space for students while at Virginia Tech, while helping to de-stigmatize difficult mental health conversations. They literally save lives. The sky is the limit for the positive impact these dogs will continue to have on the world! This video is a collaborative production project between the Student Affairs Communications team and the Cook Counseling Animal Assisted Therapy team.
Date: Jan 18, 2023 - -
General ItemNew mental health and backup care services available for employees Date: Oct 31, 2022 -
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The Hokie Hike returns for its third year , articleThe Hokie Hike is back. Register online, hike anywhere between now and Nov. 27, and share your journey using #HokieHike. This year’s hike features all-new Hokie hiking swag.
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
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