The University Wellness Center at Sewanee

The University Wellness Center at Sewanee The Wellness Commons is the home of Counseling and Psychological Services, University Health Services, and FitWell at Sewanee.

The Wellness Commons is the home of Counseling and Psychological Services, University Health Services, and FitWell. Our holistic and intentional approach recognizes that physical fitness, outdoor activity, fun, basic needs, and spirituality are essential components of mental and physical wellbeing. We offer comprehensive health services, individual and group counseling, group exercise classes, and outreach programs.

FitWell’s Barre class enjoyed autumn-themed mocktails after class this week! Movement, wellbeing, and community go hand ...
10/09/2025

FitWell’s Barre class enjoyed autumn-themed mocktails after class this week! Movement, wellbeing, and community go hand in hand.

To register for FitWell classes, go to fitwell.sewanee.edu. Monthly mocktails after Barre happen on the first Tuesday of every month.

Enjoy a short, mindful evening walk from the Wellness Commons to Morgan’s Steep to enjoy the sunset, some pizza, and com...
10/09/2025

Enjoy a short, mindful evening walk from the Wellness Commons to Morgan’s Steep to enjoy the sunset, some pizza, and community on Tuesday, October 14th from 5:30-7:00pm.

Meet on the top floor of the Wellness Commons. Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

10/08/2025

This Wellness Wednesday, we are excited to share a wellness tip from CAPS Therapist, Hannah Clark. Learn about how joy isn’t a luxury. It’s an essential part of everyday life that can help you reclaim balance and happiness.

How will you try Joy Scheduling?

Get your heart pumping this spooky season! Beginning October 1st, join FitWell’s “Carving Out Your Cardio” Challenge.The...
10/06/2025

Get your heart pumping this spooky season! Beginning October 1st, join FitWell’s “Carving Out Your Cardio” Challenge.

The goal is for you to log 600 minutes of cardio during the month of October (about 20 minutes a day) for a chance at a Sewanee Wellness running belt. Plus, the person with the most minutes logged by October 29th wins a private Halloween-themed spin class on Friday, October 31st!

Why cardio? The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week to keep your heart strong, lower health risks, and boost overall energy. Whether it’s running, biking, swimming, or dancing like a zombie at midnight, cardio is a fantastic way to keep your body and mind thriving.

Great apps to log cardio are Strava, Nike Run Club, MapMyRun, but you can also just use the notes app in your phone! Whatever the app, whatever the cardio, this is a great chance to prioritize your heart health.

Join us for Neurodiversity Days 2025 starting tomorrow, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8th. There will be sessions on ...
10/06/2025

Join us for Neurodiversity Days 2025 starting tomorrow, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8th.

There will be sessions on study tips, deep conversations, resources, personal and professional development, and more!

Thank you for coming together this Su***de Prevention Month to learn, share, and spread hope. Let’s continue to break th...
10/01/2025

Thank you for coming together this Su***de Prevention Month to learn, share, and spread hope. Let’s continue to break the silence and look out for one another.

Here are some important resources to remember:
🌻CAPS is free for all current students. You can schedule an appointment on your patient portal, by calling (931) 598-1325 or stopping by in person.
🌻CAPS has a 24-Hour Crisis Line that is available to current students (even on breaks!) and the number is (931) 598-1700.
🌻If your student group or department would like to learn about su***de prevention, email [email protected] to schedule our “You Are Not Alone” training.

There is always hope. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and help is here. 💛🌻

To wrap up Su***de Prevention Month, we want to highlight some of the resources we have here at Sewanee for students. Ev...
09/29/2025

To wrap up Su***de Prevention Month, we want to highlight some of the resources we have here at Sewanee for students.

Every weekday during business hours (8am-4:30pm, lunch 12-1pm), we have Same-Day appointments for those who feel they cannot wait until their next therapy appointment or are in more acute need. Sewanee students can call CAPS at (931) 598-1325 or come by in person to schedule a Same-Day appointment.

We also have a 24-Hour Crisis Line at (931) 598-1700.

Know that 🌻

Join in community with the Wellness Commons, Theta Pi, and the Wick to discuss stressors over a tasty charcuterie board ...
09/29/2025

Join in community with the Wellness Commons, Theta Pi, and the Wick to discuss stressors over a tasty charcuterie board on Tuesday, October 7th from 5-6pm in the Wick Living Room!

Let’s Talk events are opportunities for students to get to know CAPS therapists outside of the office and to talk about important issues while having fun.

Did you know that CAPS offers Nature Therapy? Use your sessions to take advantage of the 13,000-acre domain and benefits...
09/26/2025

Did you know that CAPS offers Nature Therapy? Use your sessions to take advantage of the 13,000-acre domain and benefits such as:
🌲calmed nervous system
🌲lower cortisol and blood pressure
🌲improved mood
🌲better focus and concentration

Talk to your CAPS therapist to determine if nature therapy is right for you. They will review the nature therapy consent form with you to help make an informed decision.

Did you know that CAPS offers MindBody Lab (MBL) for Athletes, a program designed specifically for athletic teams? Throu...
09/24/2025

Did you know that CAPS offers MindBody Lab (MBL) for Athletes, a program designed specifically for athletic teams? Through mindfulness, visualizations, and biofeedback monitoring, athletes can learn emotion regulation, improve focus, and reduce stress.

Sewanee is also home to a chapter of Morgan’s Message, a national organization dedicated to equalizing mental and physical health for student athletes and reducing the stigma around seeking help. Our chapter president, Grace Black, is a strong advocate for athlete mental health. She even launched a business selling crewnecks for Su***de Prevention Month with the powerful reminder: “I’m Happy You’re Here.”

To all Sewanee student-athletes: remember that .

Images 2-3: The women’s basketball team participated in MBL for Athletes last academic year and shows off their “mantra” bracelets.

After pivoting due to weather, the Mindfulness “Hike” ended up listening to the rain while learning breathing and medita...
09/23/2025

After pivoting due to weather, the Mindfulness “Hike” ended up listening to the rain while learning breathing and meditation techniques. Charlie the dog even led a meditation!

Did you know that CAPS offers more than just individual talk therapy? Along with groups, CAPS has two other free offerin...
09/23/2025

Did you know that CAPS offers more than just individual talk therapy? Along with groups, CAPS has two other free offerings for students:

MindBody Lab
The MindBody Lab (MBL) is a resource for students that combines mindfulness with biofeedback monitoring to help better manage strong emotions and increase personal resilience.

Brief Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (BEBP) Clinic
The BEBP Clinic at CAPS offers treatment protocols that focus on short-term, evidence-based treatments for specific diagnoses and/or treatment goals. BEBP treatments can help those with:
Anxiety and stress
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Difficulty with life transitions
ADHD

Call the CAPS Front Desk at (931) 598-1325, come by in person, or talk to your current therapist about these offerings!

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The mission of the University Wellness Center at Sewanee is to promote and enhance the health and well being of Sewanee students, within an integrative healthcare model, by providing comprehensive and excellent medical services, behavioral health and counseling services, and wellness promotion to the student body. The University Wellness Center is committed to: -Encouraging good holistic health practices and enhancing learning among students. -Implementing and delivering evidenced-based best practices for medical, behavioral health services, and wellness promotion -Serving as a resource within the campus community -Establishing a dynamic relationship with all campus stakeholders to help the UWC actively engage students, faculty, and staff in promoting the health and wellbeing of Sewanee students and, therefore, the greater community Playing an integral part in the University’s educational mission and the success of University of the South students