Regardless of whether or not the candidates you support win or lose, this election season has been particularly hard on all of us. To help manage and cope with the stress of the election, Health and Wellness Services is offering a number of resources and events across our departments. These events range from peaceful post-election dialogues to mindful meditations.
 

Resources available November 2 to 6

Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 6

  • FitWell Meditation Library
    Meditation is a great thing to include in your day. Refocus with positivity and mindfulness using meditations and thoughtful quotes from our meditation library.
    Hosted by: Recreation Services
     
  • Conflict Coaching
    Individuals can schedule a one on one meeting to develop their personal conflict style or talk about current and on-going conflicts. These meetings enable individuals to thoughtfully consider their approach to conflict resolution and generate solutions to existing conflict they may be experiencing.
    Hosted by: Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

Monday, November 2

  • Let's Talk, 10 to 11 a.m., 3 to 4 p.m.
    Distressed about the election? Want to briefly talk about it? Let's Talk providers are here to provide you with tools and strategies to manage your immediate concerns and offer advice about how to talk to friends and loved ones.
    Hosted by: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
     

  • Drop-in Mindful Meditation, 2 to 4 p.m.
    Join us for a mindfulness practice from home and an open conversation about practicing mindfulness.
    Location: IN-PERSON at the UMC or register to attend VIRTUAL session.
    Hosted by: Health Promotion

Tuesday, November 3

  • Let's Talk, 10 to 11 a.m., 3 to 4 p.m.
    Distressed about the election? Want to briefly talk about it? Let's Talk providers are here to provide you with tools and strategies to manage your immediate concerns and offer advice about how to talk to friends and loved ones.
    Hosted by: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
     
  • Sleepy Buffs: getting a better night's sleep, 12 to 2 p.m.
    IN-PERSON: Learn ways to get a better night's sleep with tips from our Health Buffs.
    Location: UMC
    Hosted by: Health Promotion

Wednesday, November 4

  • Let's Talk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Distressed about the election? Want to briefly talk about it? Let's Talk providers are here to provide you with tools and strategies to manage your immediate concerns and offer advice about how to talk to friends and loved ones.
    Hosted by: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
     
  • Community Chat: Post-Election 2020, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
    As we wait to learn the results of the 2020 election, caring staff is here to support you. As a start, and in addition to the resources that are always available, we will be hosting virtual space for students to process whatever they need, in community with the aid of trained staff counselors and facilitators.

    This virtual space will include themed break out rooms:
    • Self-care through art, meditation and movement
    • General processing – all emotions welcome
    • Taking action/Next steps
    • Drop-in group conversations and activities will begin at the start of each hour.
    Hosted by: CAPS and Center for Inclusion and Social Change
     

  • Self-care during challenging times, 2 to 4 p.m.
    VIRTUAL: Take a minute to reconnect with yourself and plan out your self-care with the support of our Emotional Wellness Team!
    Hosted by: Health Promotion
     
  • Counseling and Psychiatric Services same-day, drop-in appointments
    Distressed about the election? Wanting to talk with a therapist to address your immediate concerns and get connected with ongoing support? Schedule a same-day drop-in appointment with a CAPS provider.
    Hosted by: CAPS

Thursday, November 5

  • Let's Talk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Distressed about the election? Want to briefly talk about it? Let's Talk providers are here to provide you with tools and strategies to manage your immediate concerns and offer advice about how to talk to friends and loved ones.
    Hosted by: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
     
  • Impactful Conversations, 1 to 2 p.m.
    VIRTUAL EVENT: The United States just had an election. Regardless of result, we are a community together, and need to be able to be in conversation. This discussion will include tips and resources to keep us moving forward together.
    Hosted by:  Health Promotion
     
  • Counseling and Psychiatric Services same-day, drop-in appointments
    Distressed about the election? Wanting to talk with a therapist to address your immediate concerns and get connected with ongoing support? Schedule a same-day drop-in appointment with a CAPS provider.
    Hosted by: CAPS

Friday, November 6

  • Let's Talk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Distressed about the election? Want to briefly talk about it? Let's Talk providers are here to provide you with tools and strategies to manage your immediate concerns and offer advice about how to talk to friends and loved ones.
    Hosted by: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
     
  • Feel Good Friday, 12:15 p.m.
    The powerful, guided meditation can undo stress, soothe the nervous system, and help you feel relaxed and revitalized. If practiced regularly, the meditation teaches a method for feeling calm, easeful, and resilient, even when facing life’s challenges. Meditations are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
    Hosted by: CU Art Museum
     
  • Counseling and Psychiatric Services same-day, drop-in appointments
    Distressed about the election? Wanting to talk with a therapist to address your immediate concerns and get connected with ongoing support? Schedule a same-day drop-in appointment with a CAPS provider.
    Hosted by: CAPS

Post-Election Dialogues: Making Meaning and Looking Forward

Join SCCR for a dialogue series, bringing students together to discuss the impacts of the 2020 election. We will be hosting separate dialogues for students who are satisfied with the election results, and students who are unsatisfied with the election results.

Hosted by: Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution