Fall into Wellness
October 1 – November 30, 2022
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) has launched Fall into Wellness, a series of events along with self-guided resources to support students on their journey towards emotional, physical, and professional well-being. Events will take place in October and November, including Wellness Wednesday every week. We will also be hosting our pre-exam Wellness Week, a perennial favorite, during the week of November 28 through December 2.
We will provide you with skills and social support to remind you that sustaining healthy behaviors is beneficial throughout the semester, your legal education, and your career.
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At UB School of Law, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and healthy law school community. Check out the programs and events taking place throughout the fall semester to promote wellness and support your success.
(Click on the red circles below to reveal the activities for that week.)
Recognizing Limits: Bystander Intervention for Alcohol Use
The Office of Student Affairs presents this workshop to deepen the understanding of bystander intervention. Students, faculty, and staff learn how to recognize problem situations involving alcohol and develop strategies for intervening safely.
*Food will be provided*
Guided Meditation with Dean Luis Chiesa
In collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs' Wellness Initiatives, Dean Luis Chiesa will host an evening of guided meditation.
Join Us!
On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 5:15 p.m. in 509 O'Brian Hall.
Painting Pumpkins on the Patio
Come and destress with us! Grab a pumpkin and display your creativity. Fall-themed drinks and snacks will be available.
Join Us!
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the patio of the reading room in the law library.
If it rains, the event will take place in Room 533.
Question, Persuade, Refer - Suicide Prevention Training
Through your training, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, including verbal, behavioral and situational clues. By detecting mental health issues early — and making sure that people get the help they need — you can help ensure that no student is left to struggle alone.
Join Us!
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 509 O'Brian Hall.
Guided Meditation with Dean Luis Chiesa
In collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs' Wellness Initiatives, Dean Luis Chiesa will host an evening of guided meditation.
Benefits of Meditation:
- Reduced Stress
- Emotional Balance
- Increased Focus
- Reduced Pain
- Reduced Anxiety
- Increased Creativity
- Reduced Depression
- Increased Memory
Join Us!
On Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in 110 O'Brian Hall (Court Room).
Please join Thom Neill, LCSW from Counseling Services as he helps you navigate through these relatable topics during your fall semester.
All events will take place in 533 O’Brian Hall (located in Charles B.Sears Law Library) from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please feel free to bring your lunch to these workshops.
Come learn some “greatest hits” tips and techniques to deal with stress, anxiety, and strong emotions.
Come discuss approaches to deal with this common academic anxiety.
Learn about healthy and unhealthy stress and ways to address it.
We will process ways to be gentler with ourselves and make more room for our needs with non-judgment.
These insidious ways of thinking are painful, often creating more depression, anxiety and stress. Let’s define them and discuss solutions.
Most people contend with depression or seasonal depression at some time in their life. Learn some facts and approaches to these conditions.
Do breaks create more sadness, stress and anxiety? Travel? Family? Downtime? Holiday expectations? Let’s look at common reactions and ways to deal with them.