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    The Dartmouth: Mental health resources focus on accessibility throughout pandemic, but barriers remain

    According to Student Wellness Center director Caitlin Barthelmes, the last year has been difficult for "all human beings on this earth," including for students' mental health.... "It is interesting to do work that has a focus on how to thrive and how to flourish, [because] it almost feels even more difficult to be thinking in that mindset, when so many of us are kind of having day-to-day struggles of just kind of surviving," she said. "How we've approached our work this past year is that it's more important than ever to engage and experiment with practices that can support your well-being."

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    Nourishing Your Flourishing

    A recent article by Adam Grant for the NYT described the experience of life during a pandemic as one where many of us are "languishing." The piece reminded me of my love of Corey Keyes' research on "flourishing" (the opposite of languishing, described as feeling pleasurable emotions and functioning well psychologically and socially) and has me thinking

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    April Wellbeing Theme: Purpose on Purpose

    It's Spring Term! A new term is a fresh opportunity to reset yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually. A chance to refocus, recenter, and re-envision who and how you are as a Dartmouth student and a person in the world.

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    • Jan 13
    • Jan 13

      Mindfulness in the Library

      Berry Library, 178B (conference room in ASC/SWC)

      Open to students, faculty, & staff Learn simple practices to help you focus more, stress less, and increase self-compassion in a supportive, laid back and kind-hearted community.

    • Jan 14

      Yoga for EveryBODY: All Levels Slow Flow Yoga Class

      Tucker Meditations Room, 201 North Fairbanks Hall

      These classes aim to create a space that feels comfortable, safe and accepting for ALL bodies. We'll explore a range of yoga traditions, breathing techniques and mindful movement.

    • Jan 14

      Introduction to Mindfulness

      Online

      Intro to Mindfulness is an introductory four week class that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. Open to Students, Faculty and Staff. Zoom only class. Sign up required.

    • Jan 15

      Therapy Dog Visit: Poppy

      Berry Library, Suite 179

      Stop by the SWC Living Room to visit with Poppy, a cheerful golden retriever and certified therapy dog.

    • Jan 15

      All Levels Yoga Flow Class

      The Cube, Second Floor

      Take time to unwind + let go of your day with a rejuvenating mindful movement flow. In this all-levels yoga class, we will replenish with deep breathing + present moment awareness.