International Student Support Group
2023-10-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-10-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Fed Ex Global Center, 301 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
The group will be a supportive, safe and confidential space to talk about various stressors and experiences of being an international student at UNC Chapel Hill. The group will create space for international students to give and seek support from peers, and acquire more skills and knowledge to navigate the experience of living as an international student.

Topics discussed in the group may include (but are not limited to):

personal and professional relationships

academic concerns

adjusting to school and the US

coping with stress

career issues

For further information or to join the group please email Susan Chung, LCSW (yuschung@email.unc.edu) or submit a group interest form

Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
2023-10-09 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-16 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-23 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga session.

Mondays, 12 – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.

Equipment Needed: yoga mat and comfortable clothing

The sessions are led by Rhoda Cerny.

To participate in any of the above sessions, please register here.

Inhale Positivity
2023-10-09 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-11 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-13 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-16 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-18 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-20 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-23 12:30 - 12:45, 2023-10-25 12:30 - 12:45 | Online
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; and Thursday at 4:45 p.m. See the flyer here.

Stranger to Friend: Mental Health Bracelet Swap
2023-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | The Quad, 199 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
In a world that sometimes feels increasingly disconnected, we're bringing strangers together to share a moment of genuine connection. Participants will make friendship bracelets with words/phrases of what mental health means to them, while writing their story on an index card. Participants will then give their bracelet/card to a stranger to emphasize the importance of connection, even among strangers!

World Mental Health Day!
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | The PIT, 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. WSG wants to show our support to those struggling with mental health. We will be having a table in the pit on October 10th from 10:00-1:00pm passing out resources, mental health bracelets, pins, stress balls, and more! We will also be partnering with MindLyte mental health app AND the UNC crochet frogger! Stop by to find out more, get some resources, and show your support to those struggling with their mental health.

Finding Balance in a Digital World
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join us for a thought-provoking seminar with Annie Maheux, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Winston Family Distinguished Fellow at the Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain, and Psychological Development.

Maheux will share insights into the ways technology can affect our well-being and offer strategies for promoting healthy tech use and digital wellness. Discover practical approaches to strike a balance between devices and mental health, and gain valuable insights into cultivating a healthier relationship with the digital world.

Registration required.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect
2023-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | SASB North, 450 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
Weekly group to Join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that promote academic success.

Held in SASB room 2115

Buying a Home in Today's Market - UNC Moves & Mortgage Basics
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE - Webinar
Are you thinking about buying a home? Curious about what current real estate market looks like? Or are just looking to learn more about the mortgage process? Join Relocation & Business Development Director, Renee Daniels, and Senior Mortgage Consultant, Dawn Seabolt from Fonville Morrisey for an overview of the UNC Moves SMARTMOVE Real Estate Rebate program with a focus on the mortgage process.

Objectives:

At the end of this session, you will:

Better understand the real estate market

Know how your credit score impacts your mortgage

Better understand the Real Estate Rebate Program available to you

Date: Wednesday, October 11

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

"Sleep & Gaming": Dimensions of Wellness Jeopardy Workshop Series
2023-10-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Carolina Gaming Arena, 555 Paul Hardin Dr, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Sleep is an essential part of well-being (dimensions of wellness) and success for students. Join Student Wellness to play and learn more about the importance of sleep, with gaming, and how they intersect during this Jeopardy-style workshop! Enjoy pizza and participate in a prize giveaway! Participants can enter a raffle to win a weighted blanket on LDOC! (12/6/23)

Anyone that RSVP's can pick up a free sleep kit (with eye mask, tea, ear plugs, and more) at Student Wellness, located on the first floor of SASB South Building. For questions, email studentwellness.unc.edu.

Virtual Workshop Series for BIPOC Graduate and Professional Students: Managing Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Managing Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout: During this workshop, you will better understand the importance of emotional regulation, learn how to recognize external/internal stressors related to graduate school/work or other life responsibilities and explore useful strategies to manage these stressors.

Registration link: https://go.unc.edu/anxiety

"Riding the Wave": Managing Fear and Anxiety in Times of Uncertainty
2023-10-17 16:30 - 18:00 | SASB South, 385 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
WHAT:

What is “Riding the wave”?

Emotions come and go as do the impulsive urges that come with them. The intensity will pass if we practice patience and wait it out- thinking of it as “riding the waves”.

Use your metaphorical “surfboard” to help you stay as anchored as possible.

HOW: What we will be exploring together:

How to use your preferred music to anchor yourself when you are experiencing fear & anxiety.

How to calm your mind& body with the support of music

How to reach out and build connections when you feel isolated and/or overwhelmed

WHERE: Student Wellness Center

WHEN: 10/17/2023

TIME: @4:30 pm

ALSO……..SERVING GOOD FOOD😊!!!

Wellness Wednesday
2023-10-18 11:45 - 13:45 | The PIT, 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Stop by the Pit to learn more information about Mental Well-Being and Stress Management! Learn strategies to increase your mental well-being and manage stress as midterm season continues.

Digital Mindfulness: Taking Control of Device and Screen Time
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE - Webinar
Excessive screen time can result in headaches and sleep deprivation, as well as sedentary behavior, weakened relationships, and feelings of sadness. This training will present a variety of techniques to intentionally control the time spent looking at phones, tablets, and laptops, including an overview of techniques for mindfully making behavioral changes.

Workshop Objectives:

This training will help you:• Review the costs of excessive screen time• Consider ways to become more mindful of our virtual involvement• Discuss alternatives to online activity• Reinforce the fundamentals of any behavioral change• Encourage the creation a personal action plan

Date: October 18, 2023

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2023-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that will give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

The School of Social Work has been the primary UNC Chapel Hill campus provider of Mental Health First Aid since 2015. In late 2021, the federal grant that had historically funded the program ended. We are excited to announce that UNC Chapel Hill administration has now provided funding for the program to continue in 2023!

This training will be held virtually, on 10/19/2023 & 10/20/2023 (Thursday & Friday) from 9:00 am - noon.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | SASB North, 450 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
Weekly group to Join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that promote academic success.

SASB 2115

Fall into Fitness Pop-Up Class: Sunrise Yoga
2023-10-25 07:00 - 07:45 | Hooker Fields, 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Join May in waking up before the sun to start your day off on a good note with this Restorative Yoga class. By focusing on opening up and releasing unwanted tension from your body, you will feel bright and refreshed as the sun begins to rise. Come prepared to leave class feeling relaxed and ready to take on the rest of your day. Please bring your own mat and water bottle! This class is welcome to all fitness levels!

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Time: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

Location: Hooker Fields

Cost: FREE

Walk-in only. No registration required!

Fall Wellness Festival for Graduate and Professional Students
2023-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
The Graduate School and Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) are pleased to invite all graduate and professional students (GAPS) to the Fall Wellness Festival – a well-being event specifically designed for graduate and professional students. Join us at the Carolina Student Union on Wednesday, October 25 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and community.

This event will feature 7+ unique wellbeing experiences tailored to the needs of GAPS, including:

Free lunch and refreshments

Resource fair with campus and community organizations who aim to support students

Therapy dogs to help you de-stress

Yoga sessions led by current graduate students

Free massages by licensed massage therapists

Mini pumpkin painting to help you get creative while you relax

Meet & Greet with The Graduate School Deans and GPSG Leadership

Registration is required for the free massage and yoga sessions.

Reserve your spot for a free massage here: https://tinyurl.com/yo7odetc

Reserve your spot for a yoga session here: https://tinyurl.com/ytw6fd6m

If you register for a massage and/or yoga session but are unable to make it, please cancel your registration to allow other students to sign up. A printed waiver for the massages will be available to sign at the event.

Students are encouraged to RSVP for this event (through Heel Life) to ensure accurate headcount for food and drinks.

Questions? Contact Laura Thorp at lethorp@unc.edu.

The Fall Wellness Festival is co-sponsored by The Graduate School and Graduate & Professional Student Government with additional support from Student Wellness and Carolina Union Activities Board (CUAB)

Wellness Wednesday
2023-10-25 11:45 - 13:45 | The PIT, 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Stop by the Pit to learn more information about Food Security and Nutrition during Tackling Hunger Month! Meet people from Chapel Hill Farmers Market, Carolina Cupboard, Edible Campus, Student PAs, and more. You might be able to grab some fun incentives for stopping by as well!

Overcoming Your Distorted Negative Thinking
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE - Webinar
Have you had an argument with your spouse or significant other that impacted your whole day? Maybe you had thoughts like, “I’m such a jerk,” or, “All we do is fight.” Have you ever been stuck in traffic thanks to an accident? Maybe you said to yourself, “I knew I shouldn’t have gone this way,” or, “This always happens to me.” Statements like these are common reactions to scenarios in our lives, but they are inaccurate and distort the way we see ourselves and the world around us. This session will examine the 10 Cognitive Distortions and how they impact our mood and create faulty beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Through examining these distortions we will identify ways to challenge negative thoughts and limit the impact they have on our lives.

Workshop Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:• Identify negative thinking through the lens of the 10 Cognitive Distortions• Identify when you are engaging in distorted thinking• Engage in practical exercises to help combat negative thinking• Gain a better understanding of how to limit our negative thoughts

Date: October 25, 2023

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the “Request” button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.
