Upcoming Programs Events

Health Education and Promotion Mini-Course Offerings 2009-2010
Advance registration is required. In some instances, priority registration is determined by the sponsor. To register contact the instructor whose email is listed below each course.

 SleepWell*
SleepWell is an evidence-based program to help students enhance their sleep habits for greater personal and academic success. The mini-course will meet once a week for ninety minutes over three consecutive weeks. Students are encouraged to sign-up with a friend or roommate so that they might reinforce sleep-enhancing behaviors in each other.
Instructor: Heather Zesiger, MPH, CHES. Mondays, November 2, 9, 16 from 4-5:30; Location :Woodruff 310
*Course is full
heather.zesiger@emory.edu

 Meditation for Health
Learn basic mindfulness techniques that are practiced by people of any faith or of none. Experience the health benefits of meditation: reduced stress, stronger immune function, improved sense of wellbeing. We will explore meditation postures, breathing techniques, and mental practices that researchers at Emory and elsewhere associate with a variety of health improvements. Participants will develop mindfulness skills that they can take into everyday life for continued benefit.
Instructor: Shirley Banks.
Section 1: Thursdays, Oct 15, 22, 29; 6-7:30; Clairmont Campus/ Section 2: Wednesdays, Nov 4, 11, 18; 6-7:30 PM; Dobbs Parlor
shirley.banks@emory.edu

Stress Reduction for the Busy Student
This mini-course employs discussion of the stress equation, "perceived demands exceed perceived resources".  Students will explore strategies to decrease negative thinking and to increase resources and perception of their own strengths, thus helping to reduce stress.  Relaxation techniques and a creative Wellness Self-Assessment exercise will be utilized to further encourage use of personal coping mechanisms, increase sense of control, improve academic performance, and enhance overall quality and enjoyableness of life.  Instructor: Virginia Plummer, LCSW. Wednesdays, 6-8:30, November 11 and 18; location TBD
virginia.plummer@emory.edu

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Feeling stressed? Balance between work and life is as important as exercise and nutrition. Learn to Meditate!

Maintain mental and emotional health through non-sectarian meditation and mindfulness.

Start a new meditation practice.

Strengthen your existing meditation practice.

Practice Work-Life Balance

Experience the health benefits of meditation: reduced stress, stronger immune function, improved sense of wellbeing.

FREE of CHARGE

Every Tuesday 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. in Candler Library 119

Basic, nonsectarian meditation instruction is given in the first 15 minutes. The last 45 minutes are used for silent meditation.

Come when you can, leave when you must.

A bell is rung every 15 minutes so you don't need to look at your watch.

Students, faculty and staff are welcome.

Learn basic techniques that are practiced by people of any faith or of none.

All meditators are welcome: new and experienced, religious and secular.

For more information contact Shirley Banks, Health Educator, at 404-727-7312 or email Shirley.

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Body Acceptance Week is February 22 - February 26, 2010

Sexual Assault Awareness Week is April 12 - April 16, 2010

For other events, please contact Heather Zesiger, MPH, CHES at heather.zesiger@emory.edu or 404-727-1736.