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From: Hokie Wellness

Hokie Wellness offers a wide range of programs during March. They include:

March 2, 12-1 p.m.: QPR Suicide Prevention:  This virtual workshop offers information about suicide prevention and provides guidelines on what you can do to prevent suicide. Registration required.

March 3, 12:30-1 p.m.: Banish Burnout: In this virtual program you’ll learn how to recognize burnout, tips for prevention, and what to do if you are feeling burned out. Registration is required.

March 9 and March 24, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid: This in-person program helps take the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches how to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder. The program will be held at the North End Center, room 2420.  Visit Hokie Wellness Mental Health First Aid for more information and to register.

March 10, 12-1 p.m.: Learn More About Animal-Assisted Therapy: Find out more about the Virginia Tech Therapy Dog Program – and what makes it so successful. You’ll have a chance to interact with Derek, the senior therapy dog on staff. We’ll outline the steps to take if you think your own dog might work well with the public and wish to become registered to work as a volunteer in the community. The program will be held in the Newman Library, Multipurpose Room. Registration is required.

March, 15, 12-12:45 p.m.: Decoding Nutrition Labels: This new in-person program teaches the basics of reading nutrition labels, interpreting common terms used to market products, and using ingredient lists to make nutritious choices. This program will be held at the North End Center, room 2420. Registration is required.

March 17, 12-1 p.m.: Resiliency in the Workplace: Key to Connection: Building meaningful connections in the workplace can be difficult, and many are navigating what it means to foster connection as the workforce adapts to a new dynamic of both in-office and remote team members. Learn how social connection is key to promoting resiliency, discuss different types of social support, and practice communication skills. The workshop will be held at the North End Center, room 2420. Registration is required.

March 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Koru 2.0: This four-week virtual program is for those who have completed Koru Basic. Koru 2.0 builds on the skills developed in Koru Basic and provides an opportunity to further your practice and deepen your skills. You will benefit from the program when you commit to the four weeks. An introductory email will precede the first class and will include the Zoom link. Registration is required.

March 16, 12-1 p.m.: Sleep Better Techniques: Are you satisfied with the quality of your sleep? Do you wish you could get more? Most of us experience sleep problems at some time in our lives, such as sleep deprivation, sleeplessness, and/or sleep disturbances. This virtual program will provide information on what happens when you sleep, along with tips on how to start reaping the benefits of great sleep. Registration is required.

March 22, 12-1 p.m.: Mindful Journaling: Reconnect with your sense of purpose by working through a collection of guided journaling prompts. This virtual workshop offers a time of intentional and mindful reflection. Participants will need something to write on for the journaling prompts and are encouraged to choose the journaling method that feels best (paper, digital, etc.). Registration is required.

March 23 or March 30, 12-1 p.m.: Six Dimensions of Well-being: Well-being is the full integration of emotional health, financial security, community connections, purpose, physical health, and social well-being. Learn more about these six dimensions of well-being and how to intentionally incorporate each into daily life.

• The March 23 program will be held via Zoom. Registration is required.
• The March 30 session will be held in person at the North End Center, room 2410. Registration is limited to 20 participants.
  

March 24, 4-5 p.m.: Introductory Improv Workshop: Join Steve Matuszak, assistant professor of practice in Pamplin College of Business, for a fun, interactive workshop that explores the personal and professional benefits of improvisation. The exercises help participants be effectively spontaneous, even when faced with the unexpected. Come have a laugh and try on a new skill. The program will be held at the North End Center and registration is required.

March 31, 12-12:30 p.m.: LiveHealth Online live demonstration: Hokie Wellness will host a live virtual demonstration session to showcase the LiveHealth Online, a robust telehealth platform that provides Anthem COVA Care members with access to a variety of medical professionals, including board-certified physicians, licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Registration is required.