The Wellness Institute

On November 17th, 2023, Springfield College professor of Psychology Christine Selby, PhD, CEDS, CMPC-E, facilitated Mental Health First Aid training specifically for public safety officers from Springfield College, Western New England, and Springfield Technical Community College.
Great to see the officers’ commitment to providing added support to their communities and departments!

TWI Research 🧐
Our research team is currently working on a project that seeks to use the Oura ring to track and analyze metrics related to health, wellness, and recovery in our very own SC faculty and staff.

Be sure to check back to see some findings, information, and tips for wellness from our research team!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Mental Health Break Out sessions for faculty and staff today! 🧠Pictured here is the winner of a Breathing Smiley Light Ball that helps with breathing exercises and relaxation. Stay tuned for more faculty and staff events coming soon!

H🔻OMECOMING 2023

We are so excited we got to connect with awesome alumni today at the Tailgate. Check out the winners of our amazing TWI prizes!

A Holistic Approach to Wellness ⚖

Rather than focusing on one dimension of health, The Wellness Institute encompasses ALL areas of wellness including movement, nutrition, mindset, and restoration. Stay tuned for more info on each of our pillars!

The Wellness Institute at Springfield College would like to wish everyone a happy National Wellness Month!

We hope you take time this month to focus on yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We are looking forward to sharing ways to prioritize your well-being and can’t wait to continue on this lifelong journey after August.

Wednesday’s Nutrition Fair was a success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the green and participated despite the cold weather!

It’s Giving Day!
When we all come together in the Humanics tradition, we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of today’s Springfield College students.
Whether it’s through financial aid, teaching and technology tools, or lifting up student activities, on Giving Day, your giving power is endless, and can help us unlock exciting matching gift and challenge dollars. Whether it be your first gift or an additional one, a gift to Springfield College this year can make a world of a difference! Consider giving to any initiatives such as scholarship funds, athletics, and Humanics projects. Learn more about Giving Day and how to give through the link below:
Giving Day 2023. Powered by Humanics.
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SpringfieldCollege/springfield-college-giving-day-2023

March is National Nutrition Month!

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in March of 2023. This is a month to look into the importance of making healthy dietary choices, and understanding how much our diet influences our life. This year's theme is "Fuel for the Future," which revolves around eating with environmental sustainability in mind! Learn more below:

https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023
https://www.myplate.gov/national-nutrition-month

Happy International Women's Day!

International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the various achievements of women around the world, and a day to , and strive for a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world.

Read more about International Women's Day, and the United Nations' IWD focus: "Innovation and technology for gender equality" here 👇

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/in-focus/2023/03/in-focus-international-womens-day

February is American Heart Month!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans. February is a month to bring light to pressing issues surrounding heart health and disease.
In 2019, 18.6 million global deaths caused by heart disease were reported. This is a 17.1% increase from 2010. Global diagnostics of heart disease increased by 26.6% over the same time period, resulting in a total 523.2 million cases of heart disease around the world.

For more, check out the American Heart Association, and other sources! 👇

https://www.heart.org/en/around-the-aha/february-is-american-heart-month
https://nationaltoday.com/american-heart-month/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/01/31/a-proclamation-on-american-heart-month-2023/

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our amazing community at Springfield College! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our events, and everyone who helped us make them happen. We couldn’t do it without all of you! Enjoy the time off, and we’ll see you Monday!