CSSW Wellness Week 2022
Wellness Week (formerly Self-Care Day) offers the CSSW community a series of programs focused on supporting holistic well-being: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, financial, and environmental wellness. Learn more about the Dimensions of Wellness here. See below for a list of programs and check back frequently as more events will be added.
All CSSW students, faculty, administrators, and alums are invited to attend CSSW Wellness Week events, which will take place from October 24th–30th!
Click on each graphic to register for events.
Questions about Wellness Week programming? Contact [email protected]
Monday, October 24th
Financial Wellness & You: Cultivating Financial Wellness for Today & Tomorrow
12:30–1:30 PM | Zoom
In this presentation, Financial Literacy topics, resources, and tools will be presented to assist attendees in better understanding the skills needed to endeavor toward Financial Wellness; a state of well-being surrounding one’s individual financial affairs. Topics presented include:
- Effective Budgeting
- Understanding Credit
- Retirement Planning & Investments
- Student Debt Management
- Tools, Resources and an Introduction to iGrad
Understanding and Confronting Embarrassment
5:00–6:00 PM | Zoom
Leaning into the fear of embarrassment can lead to missed opportunities, inhibition, and frustration with oneself. Let’s talk about it together and build some tools to move through some of the embarrassing moments life might throw at us. Facilitated by Cheyenne Taylor, LMSW.
Zumba with Natalie
7:00–8:00 PM | Zoom
Join your CSSW classmates as we sweat it out during a virtual Zumba class facilitated by Zumba-certified instructor, Natalie Correa!
Tuesday, October 25th
Student Union Snack Break
12:15 PM | CSSW Second Floor Hallway
Meet your newly elected Student Union representatives while enjoying snacks with your classmates.
Finding Jobs & Fellowships Webinar
1:00–2:00 PM | Zoom
Sponsored by The Office of Career & Leadership Management
Learn how to find employment and fellowship opportunities that are aligned with your career interests!
SWEET Caucus Cookie Decorating
6:30—7:30 PM | CSSW Room 302
Come destress and decorate sugar cookies with the SWEET Caucus! Connect with peers while having a SWEET dessert all aimed at promoting self-care!
Tarot for Real
7:00–8:00 PM | Zoom
As tarot is growing a presence in modern self-care practices, you may wonder what is tarot? Does it tell the future? Explore the origins of tarot, its uses, and receive a card reading from Karyn Dyer of Alignment Work.
Wednesday, October 26th
Halloween Fest
Join us for a Halloween Celebration as we decorate pumpkins and enjoy lunch together as a community. Costumes and/or festive headbands are encouraged!
Event postponed. New date and time TBA.
Exploring and Healing from Fatphobia
7:00–8:00 PM | Zoom
This session will explore how fatphobia plays a role in the field of social work, including how it intersects with racism, and identify opportunities for personal healing and accountability within the field. This workshop will be facilitated by Jennifer Meyer, LMSW, MPH.
Thursday, October 27th
Columbia Care Access Project presents
Harm Reduction 101
7:00 PM | Zoom
We will discuss harm reduction philosophy, where it can be applied, and how it is commonly practiced. Additionally, we will cover harm reduction topics specific to both health care and personal settings.
About Columbia Care Access Project (CCAP): CCAP is a medical student-run free clinic sponsored by the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. CCAP was founded with harm reduction as a core part of its mission and primarily supports people who are experiencing homelessness and/or use drugs. CCAP’s focus is to provide free, quality medical services and distribute supplies, including safe-use items, to Washington Heights community members.
Friday, October 28th
Radical Rest: A Guided Meditation
6:00–7:00 PM | Zoom
Meditation is a universal practice that cultivates inner peace and happiness. With our busy lives and various obligations, meditation gives us a chance to rest and to bring ease to the body and the mind. It is an essential life skill to help us live in the moment with greater focus and inner stillness for a happy, successful, and peaceful life. All are welcome to join this guided meditation workshop, where we will have an introduction to meditation, mindful movement, guided meditation practice, and time for questions and sharing. This workshop is suitable for all participants, from those who have never meditated before to more experienced practitioners. Come join this mini-retreat for radical rest in community with others. Vera Ruangtragool, MPH of Truly Well will facilitate a meditation workshop for CSSW students.
Saturday, October 29th
Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets
7:30 PM | Barclay’s Center
Come join your CSSW classmates as we watch the Brooklyn Nets compete against the Indiana Pacers at Barclay’s Center on Saturday, October 23rd at 7:30 PM. Fill out this form by noon on October 21st to be entered into the lottery for a free ticket to the game. Students will be notified via email if they have been selected to attend the program.