Wake Forest University Counseling Center

This week we’re sharing the ABCs of 💤s! Stay tuned for our 3-part series all about the science of sleep.😴

Sleep is essential to our survival just like food and water. It’s crucial that we prioritize adequate sleep in our life to assist in many aspects of our physical and mental wellbeing.

👉 Check back later this week to learn more about the benefits and recommended hours of sleep in part 2 of our series!

🤔 Did you know that the recommended amount of nightly sleep for adults is between 7-9 hours? Swipe to learn more about the many benefits of quality sleep!

👉Stay tuned for part 3 of our sleep series to learn about ways to help your body receive the restful sleep it needs.

Did you know that there are 8 different elements of "Thriving"? Tending to each of these areas can help us to live positive, balanced, and personally meaningful lives. To learn more about these elements, as well as how to incorporate them into your daily lifestyle, visit thrive.wfu.edu and check out !

Did you know that practicing gratitude towards learning has been linked to improving focus, increasing positivity, and lessened stress among college students?
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Shifting our attitude towards gratitude can positively impact our personal and academic wellbeing. Check out these ideas for incorporating a leaning-focused gratitude practice in your week!

Reference: Wilson, J. T. (2016). Brightening the mind: The impact of practicing gratitude on focus and resilience in learning. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 16(4), 1-13. doi: 10.14434/josotl.v16i4.19998

The ability to understand another person’s perspective is beneficial for all forms of social interactions and relationships. It can help us minimize conflicts, deepen relationships, and promote positive wellbeing. Check out these tips and exercises via empatico.org to help you practice this skill!

Beginning November 1st, the University Counseling Center will move to a single-session model as we work to rebuild our staff levels. This new approach is designed to help address student concerns in 1 to 4 sessions. If needed, we will also work to connect students with off-campus counselors, group therapy options, or a different campus resource. Stay tuned to hear what other offerings we have coming soon!

Panic and anxiety attacks can be very overwhelming and frightening. Here are some tips from the National Health Service to help you cope during an attack and work to prevent future ones.

Here are 4 steps from American Intercontinental University to help you effectively prioritize your tasks and organize your time. Prioritizing tasks promotes positive wellbeing by helping us feel more in control, less stressed, and more equipped to handle our workload.

The simple practice of living intentionally shifts our focus to living more purposefully, more consciously, and geared to action when needed. This can be done in numerous ways, such as by valuing our time and using it wisely, having integrity, listening to our inner voice about what we value, and by using our values to help us create the life we desire. What are some ways that you'd like to practice living intentionally?

Hey Deacs! Are you interested in being a Student Mental Health Ambassador? Fill out the application HERE: https://forms.gle/2nGQrFXpXkQRRJ5C9
*Applications due by 9pm on 9/29/21

Are you in need of a quiet, private space to have your TeleHealth sessions? Head over to rooms.wfu.edu to quickly and easily reserve a room through DeaconSpace today.

At this point in the semester, many of us may be experiencing signs and symptoms of burnout.
 

Burnout can result from prolonged work or academic stress that has felt impossible to manage well. Symptoms can be physical, emotional, or behavioral. Take some time today to check in with your self and see if you may be experiencing some effects of burnout.
 
Swipe left to see some ways to confront burnout.