The Counseling Center
Mental Health Awareness Week Schedule
Promoting a Civil and Caring Community
| Date/Times | Events | Other information |
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April 2, 2012 12:15-1:30 PM |
Drum Circle Experience Campbell Student Union Quad |
A free form drumming and dancing experience will kick off the week. |
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2:00-3:30 PM |
Relax and Dream the Future Planetarium |
Dr. Jo Yudess will take you on an amazing journey to relaxation under the stars. |
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3:00-4:00 PM |
Sleep Yourself Smarter Classroom B 106 |
Academic success is sometimes just a good night sleep away. This workshop focuses on ways to improve your ability to achieve quality sleep. |
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6:30-8:00 PM |
QPR Suicide Prevention Program Bacon Hall 215 |
Question, Persuade and Refer - We have all had moments of wondering if we should ask someone who we are concerned about if they are thinking of suicide. Free training on how to ask this difficult question. |
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April 3, 2012 12:00-1:00PM |
Laughter Yoga Bacon 217 |
Laughter Yoga is a complete wellbeing workout that combines Unconditional Laughter with Yogic Breathing. Anyone can Laugh for No Reason, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group; with eye contact and childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. |
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12:00-!:00 PM |
Relationship Workshop Classroom B106 |
Our relationships with others have big impact on our mental health. Enjoy this two part series on doing our part for healthy relationships. |
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3:00-5:30 PM |
America Obsessed with Beauty Houston Gym / Bengal Lounge |
Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a two year journey to examine America’s new obsession; physical perfection. The increasingly unattainable images contribute greatly to the rise in low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders for young women and girls. A discussion will follow the presentation. |
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April 4, 2012 12:00-1:45 PM |
Open Skate Party Rink |
Free event ($2 skate rentals free to first 25 students). Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and skate to the music. USG sponsored event |
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12:00-2:00 PM |
Buffalo State Celebrates Diversity: Making our Campus Safe, Welcoming, & Inclusive for LGBT and Questioning Students and Allies Bacon Hall 117 |
This program will focus on creating a campus-wide network of allies and discuss strategies to support LGBT-identified and questioning students |
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2:00-3:00 PM |
Stress Management Classroom B 108 |
Workshop focused on managing stress. Stress is common experience in college and in moderation can even be beneficial. There are healthy ways for managing stress in the moment and preventatively, join conversation. |
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7:00 PM |
Take Back the Night Rockwell Hall |
A night of empowerment and support for victims of sexual assault. Take Back the Night’ rallies give a voice to survivors of sexual assault and to create a comfortable environment for both men and women to discuss attitudes, beliefs and prevention techniques. Click here to see video of last year event. |
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April 5, 2012 12:00-2:00 PM |
Therapy Dogs Campbell Student Union Quad |
There's nothing like a friendly dog to make you forget for a moment the stresses of the day. In fact, studies show that human-pet interaction actually lowers heart rate and blood pressure. In-between classes? Come check them out for yourself. |
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12:00-1:00 PM |
Relationship Workshop Classroom B 106 |
Relationship and interpersonal success Part 2 |
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3:00-5:00 PM |
Keynote Speaker:Margaret Bertram Bulger South 2 |
Maggie's perfectionism and anxiety struggles began in high school and continued through college where she struggled with shame associated with discovering her lesbian identity, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anorexia nervosa. Since her recovery, Maggie has navigated a path toward a more positive, integrated, and balanced life. Click here to for more information about Margaret Bertram. |
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April 6, 2012 12:00-2:00 PM |
QPR Suicide Prevention Program Butler 210 |
Question, Persuade and Refer. We have all had moments of wondering if we should ask someone who we are concerned about if they are thinking of suicide. Free training on how to ask this difficult question. |