Forest Bathing is the Japanese practice of mindfully spending time in nature and engaging with the five senses. This practice can provide many physical and mental benefits and is an easy way to practice mindfulness. Forest Bathing became a formalized practice in Japan in the 1980s to mitigate the negative impacts associated with long workdays…
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The goal of this dance practice is to release stress and replenish with a more desirable feeling. To start off, pick two songs. They can be any two songs that work for you. Elisha notes that she likes an upbeat song to use strong, thrashy movements with followed by a song to ground her.
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Follow along with the video above to learn about tapping for stress release. The order of tapping locations for one round are listed below. Karate chop: pinky side of your palm Eyebrows: inner-most part of both brows Eyes: beside the eyes Eyes: under the eyes Mouth: under the nose and above the top lip Chin:…
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There are two ways you can use this activity sheet. The first way is to write a letter to your future self. Doing so can provide some relief by allowing you to get out all of your worries and hopes for the future. When you read your letter later on it can be freeing to…
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The circle is a naturally occurring shape that humans have long been fascinated with. We see it in the shape of the planets, our galaxy, in soap bubbles, and oranges, circles are simply everywhere. ‘Mandala’ is Sanskrit for sacred circle, which hints at how the circle has been used as a visual anchor for many spiritual practices and…
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Websites Mindfulness Resources | You will find an expanded list of mindfulness resources here as well as blog posts on other factors of health such as sleep and nutrition. Stress Management Workbook | Adapted for college students, this workbook will guide you through the steps to identify and track your stress, as well as strategies…
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Videos Penn State Health Playlists | Penn State Health has put together a YouTube channel full of helpful playlists to get you started including; Moving through Cancer with the ONE Group and the University Fitness Center playlist. Yoga with Adriene | Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher on a mission to make tools for…
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Drawing and Coloring What Are Mandalas? | Rebecca Wilkinson is a licensed Art Therapist who has worked with Mandalas as a way of coping with grief. She has also illustrated The Miraval Mandalas Coloring Book. Visit her website to find out more about what mandalas are and purchase coloring kits. Night Owl Coloring Page |…
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What has changed in your day-to-day life since COVID-19 became “a thing”? Which changes have caused the greatest imposition(s)? Which changes have led to the most distress? Which changes, if any, have been pleasantly surprising? What has been most difficult about being away from campus and social distancing? What you are grieving? What you have lost and…
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Studies suggest that writing in a gratitude journal three times per week might actually have a greater impact on our happiness than journaling every day. Our sunburst page is just one way to get you started with a gratitude journal. Fill out this gratitude page as you see fit. That could be filling out one…
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