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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Sleep has been shown to impact your performance in school\, work\, physical activity\, and happiness. This workshop will explore the basics of sleep\, why students don’t get enough sleep\, and strategies for improving your quantity and quality of sleep. 
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-sleep/2023-02-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Intimate Partner Communication
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation around communication with an intimate partner. We will draw on lived experience as well as the developmental and relationship sciences.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-intimate-partner-communication/2023-02-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Time Management
DESCRIPTION:his workshop will explore various ways to approach time\, tasks\, and the never-ending to-dos. Find out how prioritization plays a big role in your effectiveness and how small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-time-management-2/2023-02-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: DIY Getting Stronger
DESCRIPTION:Design your own strength training program. This program is lead by highly qualified staff!
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-diy-getting-stronger/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Time Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore various ways to approach time\, tasks\, and the never-ending to-dos. Find out how prioritization plays a big role in your effectiveness and how small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-time-management/2023-02-21/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Sexual Health
DESCRIPTION:One-hour workshop includes discussion of common symptoms and facts of STI’s. Throughout the workshop\, students will acquire the skills necessary to determine the risk of contracting a STI and explain how barrier methods can help prevent the spread of STI’s.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-sexual-health/2023-02-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T090000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Online: Stress & Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:With as many daily obligations as we all have\, stress and anxiety can be a regular occurrence. It can also be one of the biggest factors in academic struggles\, relationship issues\, and our health. This workshop talks about different kinds of stress\, how to identify sources of stress\, and basic stress management techniques.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/wellbeing-online-stress-anxiety/2023-02-03/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Prepping for Winter Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Overnight and day adventures don’t have to end once the snow falls and the temperatures drop! We’ll talk about winter specific gear\, tips for choosing campsites\, sleeping warm\, keeping water and food from freezing\, and Leave No Trace considerations for winter overnight adventures!
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/prepping-for-winter-adventures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T170000
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UID:8968-1669827600-1669831200@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:A Principles based & Philosophically Informed Approach to Fitness
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will take topics from different philosophies to highlight a holistic approach to movement and fitness. Informed by different philosophies such as Buddhism\, Stoicism\, Confucianism\, and Yogi principles\, this will be an open conversation about what it means to connect with our body in a way that only a conscious being can. Expand on our previous seminars on functional fitness and mindful movement!
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/a-principles-based-philosophically-informed-approach-to-fitness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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UID:8965-1666803600-1666807200@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mindful Movement
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will focus on techniques for being mindful of the body during activity. Sometimes termed “active meditation”\, drawing attention to the body during movement may allow you to better understand your body and different signals. Learn some basic breathing techniques for stress reduction as well as some techniques to use on your next walk!
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/mindful-movement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Time Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore various ways to approach time\, tasks\, and the never-ending to-dos. Find out how prioritization plays a big role in your effectiveness and how small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/time-management/2022-10-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T110000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Suicide
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour training\, participants will briefly learn about depression and anxiety along with a shortened version of our Campus Connect session. Participants will be introduced to suicide-related statistics and will go through recognizing warning signs and risk factors.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/mental-health-and-suicide/2022-09-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220817T144458Z
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UID:8919-1664446200-1664449200@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Sleep has been shown to impact your performance in school\, work\, physical activity\, and happiness. This workshop will explore the basics of sleep\, why students don’t get enough sleep\, and strategies for improving your quantity and quality of sleep.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/sleep/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220817T143029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T221003Z
UID:8915-1663841400-1663844400@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Stress Management
DESCRIPTION:With as many daily obligations as we all have\, stress can be a regular occurrence. It can also be one of the biggest factors in academic struggles\, relationship issues\, and our health. This workshop talks about different kinds of stress\, how to identify sources of stress\, and basic stress management techniques.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/stress-management/2022-09-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220817T142612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T142646Z
UID:8912-1663779600-1663783200@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Functional Fitness for Quality of Life
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will discuss the what\, why\, and how of “Functional Fitness” for improving our quality of life. Learn about every day movement and sedentary patterns\, different flexibility and mobility guidelines\, and discuss ways we can stay active in our busy lives!
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/functional-fitness-for-quality-of-life/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220916T160000
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CREATED:20220818T213739Z
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UID:8944-1663336800-1663344000@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Connect
DESCRIPTION:Campus Connect is an evidence-based 2-hour suicide prevention training program. Pre-registration is required and course seating is limited. \nYou can also access the free\, full-length training online through the Global Campus website; all you need is your WSU ID number. The activities in this training were modified to suit the needs of a virtual audience. Campus Connect is an interactive training and most effective in-person. Suicide is a challenging and highly personal topic and reactions to talking about issues surrounding mental health and suicide can vary significantly. \nYou can get more information about Campus Connect from Syracuse University.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/campus-connect/2022-09-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220817T145511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T145904Z
UID:8930-1663232400-1663257600@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack\, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course\, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns\, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations\, and where to turn for help. \nCost\n\n​WSU Global\, Pullman\, and Vancouver students — FREE (supported by Student Activity Fees)\nWSU Students from any other campus (Everett\, Spokane\, Tri-Cities\, Yakama) — $50\nWSU faculty/staff from any campus location $50\n\nIf your department is paying for the training\, you can submit an IRI through the registration form or email health.promotion@wsu.edu. Seats will not be held until an IRI is received. \nIf you are paying yourself\, select cash or check on the registration form and email health.promotion@wsu.edu to arrange a time to pay for class before the course date.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/mental-health-first-aid/2022-09-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wellness & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220816T000753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T000753Z
UID:8905-1662635400-1662638400@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sexual Health
DESCRIPTION:one-hour workshop includes interactive components to provide students with knowledge about common symptoms and facts of STI’s. Throughout the workshop\, students will acquire the skills necessary to determine the risk of contracting a STI and explain how barrier methods can help prevent the spread of STI’s.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/sexual-health/2022-09-08/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220907T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T150740
CREATED:20220816T000510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T215703Z
UID:8900-1662545400-1662548400@connections.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard about all the incredible effects of mindfulness and meditation – greater health\, longevity\, concentration and focus\, satisfaction with life\, happiness\, emotional regulation\, and so much more. This workshop focuses on the basics of meditation and how to employ mindfulness throughout your day.
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/mindfulness/2022-09-07/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane%20McFarland":MAILTO:shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
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