The act of writing letters by hand can be calming and restorative. Learn some basic handwriting techniques that combine to form simple, yet attractive letters of calligraphy. Everything practiced can be written in pencil. Please also have multiple sheets of graph paper, a ruler, and a protractor.

This may be the most important training you’ll ever take. Offered in partnership with the University Counseling Center as part of the “UW Lifesavers Initiative,” Gatekeepers Training teaches students, staff, faculty, and community members to help identify students at risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The interactive session provides participants with practical skills on how to intervene with a student, friend, or colleague who may be in a suicide crisis.

This may be the most important training you’ll ever take. Offered in partnership with the University Counseling Center as part of the “UW Lifesavers Initiative,” Gatekeepers Training teaches students, staff, faculty, and community members to help identify students at risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The interactive session provides participants with practical skills on how to intervene with a student, friend, or colleague who may be in a suicide crisis.

Covering 4 topics in 4 months about ways to move well, manage stress, and be successful this semester.

September 25th from 10-11am - Healthy Habit Formation in a Physically Distanced Existence with Kevin Bretting
October 7th from 9-10am - Meditation and Mindfulness for Stress Relief with Lena Newlin
November 18th from 4-5pm - Community Workout with Kevin Bretting
December 7th from 10-11am - Position Yourself, Literally, for Success in Final Exams

Free and confidential mental health screenings. These screenings are open to all members of the UW Campus community and will serve as a safe space to ask questions about mental health counseling resources on campus and in the community. Screenings should take no longer than 15 minutes and will cover depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and suicide ideation.

Free and confidential alcohol and cannabis screenings. These screenings are open to all members of the UW Campus community and will serve as a safe space to ask questions about substance use resources on campus and in the community. Screenings should take no longer than 15 minutes and will cover substance use related issues.