Arcadia Counseling Services

03/22/2016

Midway through the semester students may be feeling the crunch. Here are some tips about mindfulness that may help with stress during this time
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition

03/02/2016

Hi Everyone. This week's wellness Wednesday will focus on drinking facts and sleep hygiene. Here is how alcohol can affect your sleep https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep

03/01/2016

This week's topic is Preview Drinking Facts... test your knowledge out with this quiz http://www.brad21.org/alcohol_and_you.html

Test Your Alcohol Knowledge Provide a true or false answer for each of the 10 questions listed below. When you are finished, click the "Get Answers" link to review your results.

02/17/2016

Traveling Abroad Soon? Our Wellness Wednesday will focus on Travel Medicine. For more information check Arcadia University's Student Health Services Page
https://www.arcadia.edu/life-arcadia/campus-services/wellness-services/student-health-services

We endeavor to support the student's physical and emotional self while in the pursuit of their education. We nurture students as they strive for independence by teaching self-care concepts and encouraging safe and thoughtful practices as health care consumers.

02/16/2016

National Eating Disorder Awareness is Next Week here are ways to take action
http://activeminds.org/our-programming/awareness-campaigns/eating-disorders-awareness-week

02/12/2016

It's Kisses and Condom Day!!!!! Look for our famous condom fairies on campus today...they have great give-aways! Have a great weekend everyone smile emoticon

02/10/2016

Today's wellness Wednesday will be focused on healthy relationships, self esteem and sexual health... Also Student health services will be offering free HIV testing on Friday Feb 12 from 10am to 2pm. http://aids.about.com/od/toptenlists/tp/whytest.htm

While there can be challenges to getting tested for HIV, advances in treatment and prevention have ensured the benefits far outweigh the consequences.

02/09/2016

Here are some valentines tips for singles http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/alone-doesnt-have-to-mean-lonely-0212137

Justin Nutt, BSW, LMSW - As another Valentine's Day nears, single people everywhere are running for cover, but you can embrace the holiday, spoil yourself,

02/03/2016

Don't face it alone. There is help. Stomp out the Stigma. Come Meet the Counseling Services at our Open House February 4th 3-5pm. Please watch the clip on Active Minds which helps students overcome the anxieties of college life and the stigma of seeking help. Arcadia University is trying to begin a similar program if any students are interested http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nightly-news/active-minds-fights-stigma-of-mental-illness-on-college-campuses-339241027853

02/03/2016

Check out our Wellness Wednesday Table at the Commons from 11am-1pm the Theme for this week is heart health (wear red)
https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyLiving_UCM_001078_SubHomePage.jsp

The American Heart Association's Healthy Living website has information on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress management, how to raise your kids healthier and also information on how to quit smoking. Learn how to lose weight, lower stress, eat healthy, stop smoking, get more exe…

02/03/2016

With Valentines day coming up here are some tips for a healthy relationship http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/

Communication is a key part to building a healthy relationship. The first step is making sure you both want and expect the same things—being on the same page is very important. The following tips can help you create and maintain a healthy relationship:

01/26/2016

Drug and alcohol awareness is crucial to campus life. Here are ways to help someone you care about if they suffer from an addiction. http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/what-can-i-say-to-get-you-to-stop

When a friend shows signs of abusing alcohol or other drugs, sometimes it's hard to know what to do or say.