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Anxiety, Health, and Mood Study
This study aims to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, health, and mood among young adults ages 18-35. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups:
- Group 1: You will be asked to complete 6 20-minute sessions over 2 weeks where you will be asked to walk briskly on a treadmill. You will also be asked to complete 4 rounds of brief questionnaires/interviews over a 2-month period.
- Group 2: You will be asked to complete 4 rounds of brief questionnaires/interviews over a 2-month period.
Compensation is provided to both groups. If you’re interested in participating, click here to take a quick online survey to see if you are eligible, or contact Autumn Lanoye (804-628-4648 / autumn.lanoye@vcuhealth.org) for more information.
This research is being conducted in the Department of Health Behavior and Policy within the School of Medicine. All sessions will be conducted at the One Capitol Square Building.
Reward yourself this Finals Week!
‘Paws for Stress’
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
University Counseling Services and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction present “Paws for Stress” in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Participants can play with certified therapy dogs from the Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress. For more information, contact Tori Keel at vakeel@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/counseling.
Be Mindful this Finals Season!
It’s finals time again… which means it’s #mindfulfinals time at The Well! In the upcoming weeks The Well is partnering with VCU James Branch Cabell Library to hold mindfulness sessions in Room 250. Here’s the schedule:
4/27 at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
5/2 at 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm
5/3 at 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm
5/5 at 10am, 10:30am
New! Transgender Support Group
There is a new student support group for transgender and gender nonconforming students. They meet on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the Well.
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‘Fear 2 Freedom’ Celebration Event
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Wellness Resource Center hosts the “Fear 2 Freedom” celebration event at the Larrick Student Center. Participants will build a community of support for survivors of sexual assault and help make “after care kits” for survivors who receive medical care due to violence. The kits include a teddy bear, clothes, a note of encouragement and other items. For more information, contact Fatima M. Smith at smithfm2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355.
‘Paws for Stress’ – TODAY!
3/14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
University Counseling Services and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction present “Paws for Stress” in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Participants can play with certified therapy dogs from the Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress. For more information, contact Tori Keel at vakeel@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/counseling.
FREE Workshop! Meditation and Finger Painting
Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Psychology Anonymous presents a free art therapy workshop hosted by Rams in Recovery at the Wellness Resource Center. The workshop will guide participants through meditation and finger painting for an hour of relaxation and creative expression. For more information, contact Amanda at recovery@vcu.edu or visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/.