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Healthy Happenings from Wellbeing@KSU - Sept. 1-12

Healthy Happenings from Wellbeing@KSU
Healthy Happenings from Wellbeing@KSU - Sept. 1-12
Phew! The first few weeks of classes are in the books, and by now, you’ve settled into a routine! Check out these great resources and events to support you through the semester and beyond.
Find a full calendar you can download at the bottom of this email.

Wellness Coaching
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching is provided by Wellness Peer Mentors trained to provide general guidance, support, empathy, and practical strategies in helping peers through one-on-one virtual or in-person meetings.
Topics include:
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Healthy Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Nicotine Cessation
  • and more!
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Nature Bound Trips
Nature Bound Trips
Nature Bound is back to exploring the great outdoors! Check out the trips heading out in September:
  • September 4-6 - Whitewater Kayaking
  • September 11 - Rock Climbing
  • September 18 - Sport Climbing
  • September 25 - Stand Up Paddleboarding
Register online at mysportsrec.kennesaw.edu!
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Cooking Around the World
Cooking Around the World
Learn to make recipes from all over the globe at a cooking demo. Join the dietitian in the demo kitchen to learn how to prepare easy, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals on your own, and then eat them together. Students will not only learn new recipes, but also basic culinary skills, healthy eating, and food safety tips! Collect stamps in your passport, you’ll be eligible for prizes all year long.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Call 470-578-6394 to save your spot!
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KSU Students Get FREE Access to the Headspace App!
Meditation is Exercise for Your Brain Learn to manage feelings and thoughts with the lifelong skill of everyday mindfulness. Through meditation, you can build up areas of your brain and actually rewire it to enhance processes like focus and decision making and minimize emotions like fear and stress. Most importantly, this means there is a possibility to change your brain for the better in a way that is long-lasting.
Headspace helps students to:
  • Learn to stress less
  • Focus more and decrease mind wandering
  • Reduce strain and burnout
  • Improve self-compassion
  • Prepare for exams, presentations, and more with custom exercises.
Click HERE to get the FREE Headspace app now!
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Climbing Gym
Climbing Gym
Every Tuesday night during the semester, beginner and advanced climbers are welcome to join between 5-8 pm. During these hours, the staff is available to belay for any patron who wants to try the Climbing Tower. It’s a great chance to try something new! The Climbing gym is located in the Student Recreation and Activities Center on the Kennesaw Campus.
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Sexual Health Awareness Week
Sexual Health Awareness Week
9/13- Condom Sense Workshop - Come join us to practice your condom skills, play games, and leave with condoms, snacks, and lots of helpful information!
FREE and confidential rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing. Sexual Health supplies will be provided. 
  • Thursday, Sept. 9, 11 am - 3 pm Student Recreation and Activities Center, Room 1220
  • Wednesday, Sept. 15, 5-7 pm Austin Residence Complex
Wellness on Wheels: The Birds & the BAES - Join the Peer Health OWLs for a fun Wellness on Wheels about Sexual Health. 
  • Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 1-3 pm Marietta Stingers Walkway
  • Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 12-2 pm Kennesaw Commons Patio
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Nicotine Cessation Quit Kits and SMART Recovery Meetings
Nicotine Cessation Quit Kits and SMART Recovery Meetings
Have you considered quitting smoking, vaping, or smokeless tobacco products? Pick up a Quit Kit to help you with your nicotine cessation journey!
Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is an on-campus, in-person, weekly mutual-support group. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, or activities such as gambling). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.
Meetings are held every Wednesday at 5:30 pm at  University Village 6000 Building - Room 6137 in the Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery.
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September Events Calendar
Click the image to open up a printable version.
Click the image to open up a printable version.
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