Wellness Wednesday is series of presentation-based workshops offered via zoom during the spring quarter. These virtual events offer a free hour of mental health and wellness tools, resources, and education. Attendees will learn to a variety of skills to help improve their quality of life and relationships. Students and staff/faculty are welcome to attend all the workshops or choose the ones that they are most interested in. The goal is to help improve the well-being of MCC students.
Students that attend a workshop will be eligible for drawing for a MCC Bookstore Gift Card (drawing on May 18).
No registration necessary. Join us each week via zoom.
ZOOM Link - Every Wednesday at NOON
Student Wellbeing Link - Included - Handouts from Wellness Wednesday Sessions
March 16: Realizing the Power of a Mindful Pause (recording link)
Learn about the benefits of mindfulness and practice some mindfulness techniques.
Presenter: Katie Hupp, Ph.D.
Writing Center Coordinator/English Faculty, Metropolitan Community College
Mindfulness Practitioner and Teacher through both Wisdom House Collaborative and Mindfulness Outreach Initiative in Omaha
Mindful Schools Yearlong Teacher Training 2019 Graduate
Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Mindfulness Exercises Institute
March 23: The Power of Exercise
Learn about how and why exercise is important for both your physical and mental health.
Presenter: Andrew Lorenz, Fitness Manager/Trainer
March 30: The Power of Nutrition: Kick Sugar Cravings
Learn about the importance of nutrition in maintaining your mental well-being. This session will address the 3 main challenges with quitting sugar and providing 7 solutions to stop sugar cravings.
Presenter: Kristen Wood, Wellness Coach
April 6: The Power of Self-Confidence For Success
Learn how to confront the story that is holding you back and get 10 easy tips to gain more confidence.
Presenter: Jennifer Anderson, Thankful Hearts Coaching (Positivity Coach)
April 13: Eating Disorders 101
How much do you really know about eating disorders? Most people have heard of them, but can’t separate fact from fiction.
Eating disorders typically begin between 18 and 21 years of age. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) estimates that between 10 and 20% of women and 4 to 10% of men in college suffer from an eating disorder, and rates are on the rise.
Join EDCare Omaha and Regional Outreach Representative Lindsey Loutsch for an engaging presentation on eating disorder causes, signs, symptoms, effects, treatment options, and what you can do to support a friend or loved one that is struggling. Stick around for a Q&A!
Presenter: Lindsey Loutsch, EDCare, Regional Outreach Representative
April 20: How to Help a Friend
This session will discuss emotional distress and explores how students can support their friends who are going through a tough time.
Presenter: Dani Bojanski, MCC Advocacy Counselor
April 27: Time and Stress Management for College Students
Assess your stress level and learn how to balance all aspects of your life--work, school, study time, and your personal life. This session will guide you through a self-assessment of your priorities, stress level, and current use of time. Making a schedule, planning ahead based on syllabi analysis, and building in time for studying and self-care are discussed. You will also learn tricks for relaxing and managing stress.
Presenter: Patrick Hughes, MC Learning and Tutoring Center (LTC) Supervisor
May 4: Financial Well-being
Presenter: Dave Anderson
May 11: TBD
May 18: TBD