Wellness Seminars

Request a Wellness Program

Student Wellness within Campus Recreation offers a variety of programs that promote well-balanced lifestyles. These programs were designed for any group, class, or organization on campus hoping to participate in fun, educational workshops in a supportive environment. 

View our program options below to select one of our established seminar models or submit a request for a custom workshop under "Build Your Own Boat". 

Programs

• Budgeting 101: Being Wise with your Money

  This seminar provides participants the opportunity to learn a systematic way to measure and guide income and expenditures. The goal of this workshop is to assist in creating short and long term goals to ensure financial success. 

  Dimension: Financial Wellness 

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes 

• Time Management: Get a Grip on Time

  Participants will learn about the most common obstacles to good time management and receive solutions to more successfully manage their time. The goal of this workshop is to help participants evaluate where they spend their time, develop strategies that will help them be more efficient with their time, and change their time management as their schedule and life changes. 

  Dimension: Emotional Wellness

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes

• Anxiety Toolbox

  This workshop provides participants with a better understanding of what anxiety is, how to identify stressors that may trigger anxiety, and how to recognize anxiety when it begins. The differences between anxiety and stress will be discussed as well as the different types of stress (eustress, positive vs. negative stress). Participants will also learn tips for how to appropriately respond and cope with anxiety. 

  Dimension: Emotional Wellness

  Time: 40 - 60 minutes

• Self-Care 101

  This seminar provides college students with information about what self-care is and its benefits. Participants will also gain knowledge of ways to engage in self-care through the 9 dimensions of wellness and determine what methods may work best for them. Identifying your self-care needs, fitting them into your schedule, and breaking down any barriers that may be in your way are all necessary skills to accomplish emotional wellness.

  Dimension: Emotional Wellness

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes

• Beating Burnout Before it Beats You

  The goal of this seminar is to teach college students what burnout is academically and occupationally, and how to prevent or navigate it using certain strategies. Some of these strategies include engaging in work that is motivating and interesting, or finding work that makes you feel inspired or challenged. Students will also be encouraged to implement positive thinking into their everyday lives.

  Dimension: Occupational Wellness

  Time: 30 - 60 minutes

• Party Like a Buc

  This seminar teaches college students the harmful effects and consequences of substance use (alcohol and other drugs). Provides college students with knowledge about standard drinks, BAC levels, and tips for safe-partying. Encourages bystander intervention by providing information about alcohol poisoning and how to respond.

  Dimension: Physical Wellness

  Time: 45 - 60 minutes

• Keep it Safe & Sexy (K.I.S.S.)

  This seminar provides college students with knowledge of safe-sex practices, sexually transmitted infections, and contraception use. Contacts for on and off campus resources will be provided during this seminar.

  Dimension: Physical Wellness

  Time: 45 - 60 minutes

• Teamwork and Collaboration

  This seminar will provide college students with skills and strategies for effective communication and collaboration when working as a team. Various leadership and learning styles will the explored to better understand differences among team members. The goal of this seminar is for students to understand how to be efficient as a group when working towards the same goal.

  Dimension: Occupational Wellness

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes

• Environmental Stress and Stress Relief

  This workshop brings awareness to common stressors that may be found in one's surroundings and teaches you how to minimize potential negative effects. Participants will also learn about the benefits of natural environments and how they can aid in relaxation, increasing one's overall well-being.

  Dimension: Environmental Wellness

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes

• Go Green - Sustainability

  This workshop is a collaboration with ETSU Department of Sustainability, EcoNuts, and Outdoor Adventure. It aids in promoting sustainability resources including: OA Trips, EcoNuts Initiatives, Community Garden, and more. This seminar provides college students with knowledge on what sustainability is, how to be sustainable in everyday life, and the benefits of reducing your carbon footprint.

  Dimension: Environmental Wellness

  Time: 30 - 45 minutes

• Acheiving Occupational Wellness

  This seminar provides participants with information about what occupational wellness is and how to work towards it. It also teaches students how to find balance between school/work life and their personal/social life. Students will also learn skills and strategies for working independently and with groups, creating goals, obtaining new skills and knowledge, and networking, which can all be applied in the academic or workplace setting. 
  
  

  Dimension: Occupational Wellness

  Time: 30 - 60 minutes

• Stress GPS

  This seminar covers the various types of stress and provides tools on how to navigate stress. It also covers the 9 dimensions of wellness to help participants find balance and sources of wellness. 

  Dimension: General/Emotional Wellness

  Time: 45 - 60 minutes

• Build Your Own Boat

  Don't see a seminar option that meets your needs? No problem! Email us at wellness@etsu.edu to request a customized seminar.