Stress Relief Week

Stress Relief Week

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Stress Relief Week is sponsored by the Department of Student Life, the FIT Student Government Association, The Student Activities Board, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Health Services, Athletics & Recreation, and Counseling Services.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to download WebEx to participate in the virtual activities
*Schedule is subject to change

Mindful Mondays x Yoga: Refresh & De-Stress

Monday, December 7 -- 11 am, Join Session!

Join us this semester for virtual Mindful Mondays x Yoga! Each week we will get together to practice yoga and explore different wellness and mindfulness topics. Enjoy a 40 minute themed wellness yoga class followed by a reflective workshop where you are invited to share your thoughts and feelings through writing, poetry, drawing, meditation, or any other creative form that calls to you. Bring any supplies you might want to use - paper, pens, pencils, markers, paint, a camera, etc. All are welcome! No prior yoga experience required.

Hosted by: Health Services

Monday Mukbang

Monday, December 7 -- 4 pm, Join Session!

Come chill with the student activities board at our stress relief mukbang! No matter where you are in the world, you can munch down and show us your favorite meals, foods, and snacks. Share recipes of what you like to eat while listening to some chill tunes.

Hosted by: Student Activities Board

Guided Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, December 7 -- 6:30 pm, Join Session!

Feeling overwhelmed with finals or end of semester projects? Hit the reset button and find some peace during a guided meditation and relaxation session!

Hosted by: Athletics and Recreation

Let’s Play Among Us!

Monday, December 7 -- 7 pm, Join Session!

Come join RHA and SAB for a night of Among Us! The game is so fun that we couldn’t do the event just one night, so come play with us Monday and Friday 7pm-9pm! Click the link to join!

Hosted by: Residence Hall Association/ Student Activities Board

Brain Foods that Help You Stay Focused & Improve Memory

Tuesday,  December 8 -- 1 pm, Join Session!

Food is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood, both of which can significantly affect your focus and memory. So if you’re looking to boost your focus and memory, one of the places you should start with is what you’re eating. Join Gab, a registered dietitian nutritionist, to learn about which foods to consume this week while you prepare for finals.

Hosted by: Health Services

Balancing Chakras with Sound Bath

Tuesday,  December 8 -- 5 pm, Join Session!

Please join the counseling center for a relaxing and rejuvenating sound bath meditation experience! This session will include a brief introduction to the 7 major chakra points, a review of the benefits of energy healing followed by a live sound bath. Come relax, release stress and recharge.

Hosted by: The Counseling Center

Virtual Animal Therapy- Bunny Team

Tuesday,  December 8 -- 5 pm

Sign Up! Please contact: [email protected] to sign up and receive a video link for the event

Feeling stressed out with finals?  Tired of self isolation?  Then come join us for a cute pick-me-up as the semester winds down, and sign up for a ‘live’ visit to de-stress with therapy animals online!

Hosted by: The Counseling Center

Wellness Trivia

Tuesday,  December 8 -- 6 pm, Join Session!

Test your knowledge on all things wellness! How much do you know about nutrition, sex education, and fitness? Well come and find out Wellness Trivia. Join the Student Activities Board and Health Service's Peer Educators for a fun night of trivia on kahoot. Stress relief week just got a bit competitive. There  will be 1 session from 6- 6:30, session 2 will be from 6:30- 7 and session 3 will take place from 7-7:30. Get your game faces on and the winner will win a $25 dollar Amazon gift card! See you there.

Hosted by: Student Activities Form

Yoga Flow with Leslie George

Tuesday,  December 8 -- 7 pm, Join Session!

Join a Yoga flow class that will take you through various poses in preparation for a  calming / meditative end to the session.  It's a great way to take care of yourself, get  some exercise and unwind for a while as you prepare to finish up the semester strong!

Hosted by: Athletics and Recreation

Guided Meditation and Relaxation

Wednesday,  December 9 -- 6:30 pm, Join Session!

Feeling overwhelmed with finals or end of semester projects? Hit the reset button and find some  peace during a guided meditation and relaxation session!

Hosted by: Athletics and Recreation

Virtual Animal Therapy- Dog Team

Thursday,  December 10 -- 1 pm

Link Please contact: [email protected] to sign up and receive a video link for the event

Feeling stressed out with finals?  Tired of self isolation?  Then come join us for a cute pick-me-up as the semester winds down, and sign up for a ‘live’ visit to de-stress with therapy animals online!

Hosted by: The Counseling Center

Virtual Animal Therapy - Instagram Love!

Thursday,  December 10 -- 2 pm

Taking place at @thefitsab Instagram page 

Virtual Animal Therapy is back again and this time for Stress Relief week! All animal lovers now is your time to let your pets shine. Join the Student Activities Board and the Counseling Center for virtual animal therapy. Using Instagram take a picture or videos with your pet or stuffed animal and share they help you cope with the remote learning. Get your pets into the holiday joy and show holiday outfits! Don't have a pet just share your favorite animal picture or video that you've seen lately. Using the hashtag #FITpetcontrol and tagging @thefitsab will automatically enter you into raffle to win a special giveaway. There will be a raffle every hour on the hour from 2pm-4pm.

Hosted by: Student Activities Board

Balancing Chakras with Sound Bath

Thursday,  December 10 -- 5 pm, Join Session!

Please join the counseling center for a relaxing and rejuvenating sound bath meditation experience! This session will include a brief introduction to the 7 major chakra points, a review of the benefits of energy healing followed by a live sound bath. Come relax, release stress and recharge.

Hosted by: The Counseling Center

Yoga Flow with Leslie George

Thursday,  December 10 -- 7 pm, Join Session!

Join a Yoga flow class that will take you through various poses in preparation for a  calming / meditative end to the session.  It's a great way to take care of yourself, get  some exercise and unwind for a while as you prepare to finish up the semester strong!

Hosted by: Athletics and Recreation

Let’s Play Among Us!

Friday,  December 11 -- 7 pm, Join Us!

Come join RHA and SAB for a night of Among Us! The game is so fun that we couldn’t do the event just one night, so come play with us Monday and Friday 7pm -9pm! Click the link to join.

Hosted by: Residence Hall Association/ Student Activities Board

*Special Resource from Athletics and Recreation

Feeling stuck at your home workstation?  Get up and get it shaking!  Movement and exercise can help relieve stress so you can focus better on your studies.  For some easy ways to incorporate quick exercise breaks into your study time, check out these exercise tips from Athletics & Recreation.