Weekly Wellness Newsletter 1/30/24

January 30, 2024

Your guide to wellness programs and events, recreational opportunities and highlights, timely educational wellness information and service offerings throughout the academic year.

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FreezeFest is here!

Join in on the winter wonderland celebration now through February 10.

Although your academics are likely starting to take up a lot of your time and energy, it’s important to prioritize your physical and mental health too! Join in on the weeklong celebration of winter with activities both on- and off-campus, including the Feel Good Fair, Bow Wow Wellness, skiing and snowboarding at Swain, College Night at the Strong Museum of Play, and so much more.

For a full list of events and activities, go to rit.edu/FreezeFest.

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Mental Health Screening Day Recap

Counseling and Psychological Services engaged over 100 students last week for Mental Health Screening Day.

If you couldn’t make it and are wondering how you can get connected with Counseling and Psychological Services, be sure to check out CaPS outreach services. CaPS offers workshops and outreach community spaces throughout the semester to help provide additional support to students. You do not need to be connected to Counseling and Psychological Services for treatment to attend these sessions.

Additionally, Counseling and Psychological Services offers various services for RIT students, including single session options for students who may not need ongoing support and same-day urgent care appointments during business hours for an urgent mental health crisis.

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Alive, Awake, Alert, & Enthusiastic!

Having a glass-is-half-full attitude can help both your physical health and mental health!

Optimism has been found to lower rates of depression and distress, increase resistance to illness, and correlates with better physical and psychological well-being in addition to better cardiovascular health. While it can be hard to stay optimistic in stressful situations, optimism may help put things in perspective, and help you not stress the little things.

Wellness Events Calendar

We’ve put together a Wellness Events Calendar to compile all the RIT Wellness events and programs in one easy place to find and refer back to all semester long. This includes CaPS workshops and groups, Mental Health First Aid training opportunities, Bow Wow Wellness, and more.

Be sure to save this page, as we’re always adding new events and programs throughout the semester!

Wellness Events Calendar

Women in Weightlifting
Saturdays, 4-6 p.m.
Meet in Classroom 1325 in the Student Life Center (SLC)

Want to start strength training in supportive group setting? With the help of a WFC Personal Trainer, participants will learn how to use barbells, kettlebells and dumbbells to increase strength, mobility and confidence in the gym. The first hour will include instruction on various strength exercises and the opportunity to get hands-on help with your lifts. The second hour will be an opportunity to lift in the company of other women. All fitness levels are welcome. This program is for women and female-identifying friends only!

FreezeFest: Bow Wow Wellness
Wednesday, January 31
Fireside Lounge, 12:30-2 p.m.

Your favorite furry friends are back! Stop by the Fireside Lounge to de-stress with therapy dogs. If you’re missing your fur family at home, come hang out with these pups to feel refreshed and relaxed.

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FreezeFest: Brighten Your Day Bags
Thursday, February 1
Campus Center Breezeway, 9-10:30 a.m.

As you walk through campus, take a moment to stop by the Health Promotion table on the Breezeway and grab some supplies to brighten your day!

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Donuts and Dumbbells
Saturday, February 3
Meet in SLC Classroom 1325, 2-3:30 p.m.

Join the WFC Personal Trainers to learn more about the Fitness Center, how to get started with a new fitness program or how to progress your current program! Registration is required. Donuts will be provided.

FreezeFest: Feel Good Fair
Wednesday, February 7
Fireside Lounge, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

It's time to feel good about our health and wellness! Join us in exploring health and wellness resources available to RIT students both on campus and throughout the Rochester community!

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Monthly Fitness Clinic: Cardio Synergy
Sunday, February 25
SLC Lower Dance Studio, 12-2 p.m.

Break free from the monotony of conventional cardio routines! Cardio Synergy introduces you to a world of possibilities. Our expert WFC trainers are dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge to program cardio for specific goals. Whether you are looking to lose weight or gain muscle, we’ve got the insights to guide you on your fitness journey!

Ongoing Education Opportunities

Mental Health First Aid at RIT

RIT Wellness is excited to offer all students, faculty, and staff members of the RIT community the opportunity to participate in Mental Health First Aid training sessions this spring.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course, in which you will:

Learn how to describe and talk about mental health, openly and non-judgmentally
Learn how to approach, reassure, and support a fellow RIT community member when they may be struggling with their mental health
Explore what self-care looks like for you with practical applications of self-care

To participate in a Mental Health First Aid training session, you can either request a session for your group or register for a scheduled session. If you have any questions, please contact Beau Gibbs at bmghcw@rit.edu.

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid at RIT

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.