Health & Wellness Center Advisory Board (HCAB)

April 17, 2021
by Jaclyn Lo
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WEW2021: Celebrating each other: How to reject the culture of “Appearance Ideal” by focusing on the person within!

Wednesday, April 21, 3:00 – 3:30 PM ET

Hosted by: Beth Kotarski, Director of Medical Services (Health & Wellness Center)

 

Studies show that to affirm the inner person and reject an appearance-focused culture can decrease eating disorder risk on college campuses.

This 30-minute workshop will give some tips and tools to confidently support and be with others while rejecting the appearance ideal.

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Meeting ID: 940 6389 2160

 

April 17, 2021
by Jaclyn Lo
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WEW2021: Powerful Yoga

Tuesday, April 20th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET

Hosted by: Gabrielle Gary (Alumnae Relations)

 

Join Gabrielle Gary for an afternoon Power Yoga (vinyasa flow). End your day with powerful breath and positive energy. This practice is for everybody. Come as you are and enjoy practicing with the BMC community. This class will be virtual; please bring a mat, towel, and water. Gabrielle Gary completed her 200 Hour Teacher Training at Anjali Power Yoga Studio in 2015, where she still teaches. In 2016 she completed Prenatal Teacher training at Dig Yoga. In the summer of 2020, she completed Baron Baptiste’s Level One training program and is now a Certified Baptiste Teacher.

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Meeting ID: 943 3727 6860 Passcode: 866818

April 17, 2021
by Jaclyn Lo
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WEW2021: Disability and Ableism On Campus and Beyond: How To Do Better

Thursday, April 22, 9:00 -10:00 PM ET

Hosted by: Hazel Iashmolkina (PHWE)

An interactive discussion format focused on bringing attention to disability (especially ableism) on campus and helping people become more aware and mindful of their daily behaviors that might affect others.

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https://brynmawr-edu.zoom.us/j/95539071101

Meeting ID: 955 3907 1101

April 17, 2021
by Jaclyn Lo
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WEW2021: Boosting Self-Confidence and Relaxation with Self-Hypnosis

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

Hosted by: Amanda Brown (Undergraduate Dean’s Office)

Do you want to boost your self-confidence and your concentration? Self-hypnosis could be right for you! Bring your headphones and an open-mind for this Wellness Education Workshop led by Amanda Brown. Amanda Brown is one of the admins in the UG Dean’s Office. She is a certified health and life coach, has a master’s in providing therapy, and is in the process of completing her certification in hypnotherapy. During this workshop, you’ll learn all about what hypnosis is, what it ISN’T, and how it can be beneficial for you. Amanda will teach you how to do self-hypnosis to boost your self-confidence and relaxation, so you can better focus on your goals. It’s a great stress-reliever for finals week, too! To get the full benefits of this session, you’ll need something to write on, headphones, and a quiet place where you won’t be distracted for about an hour. Hypnosis works best when you have an open-mind and a willingness to try something new.

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Resource: Self-Hypnosis Script Summary – Amanda Brown ©

April 17, 2021
by Jaclyn Lo
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WEW2021: Sleeping as a Student

Thursday, April 22, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Hosted by: Babbie Fulton and Jamie Weist (Health & Wellness Center)

Student Co-Facilitator: Isabel Bradford (Peer Health & Wellness Educator, PHWE)

We’ll be addressing tips for managing sleep and also address the culture of sleeplessness among college students.

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Meeting ID: 961 8917 7518 Passcode: 444170