CSU’s Center for Mindfulness

presents

In Collaboration with Talent Development and The Employee Assistance Program

WELL-BEING WEDNESDAYS

Take a Midweek Pause and Join Us for Well-Being Wednesdays: This June and July, we invite you to join us for Well-Being Wednesdays—a summer series designed to support well-being and connection during times of change. Each week, we’ll gather for an engaging, hour-long session that blends practical strategies, peer conversation, and reflection. Expect interactive discussions, simple mindfulness tools, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across campus who are also learning to adapt and grow through change.

Whether you join one session or all of them, the Well-Being Wednesdays are your chance to breathe, reflect, and refocus—right in the middle of your week. Sessions will be offered online at varying times on Wednesdays starting June 3 through July 29.

FINDING CLARITY THROUGH YOUR EMOTIONAL GPS

Class date: 6/3 – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. online Instructor: Marsha Benedetti

Emotions can sometimes feel intense, confusing, or overwhelming—especially when everything seems urgent. Yet each feeling carries valuable insight about what matters most to us. In this interactive one-hour session, you’ll learn a simple, practical approach to slow down, tune in, and uncover the wisdom hidden within your emotions. By learning to interpret what your feelings are really telling you, you can move from emotional overload to purposeful clarity. Register for Finding Clarity Through Your Emotional GPS in My Learning.

WELL-BEING IN TIMES OF CHANGE: PRACTICAL WAYS TO STAY GROUNDED AND CONNECTED

Class date: 6/10 – 10 to 11 a.m. online Instructor: Fabiana Di Camillo, MA, LAC

This session offers practical ways to navigate stress and uncertainty during times of change. Participants will explore a range of strategies to stay grounded and connected, while identifying what works best for their own well-being. Register for Well-Being in Times of Change: Practical Ways to Stay Grounded and Connected in My Learning.

USING CHILDREN’S WISDOM TO SURVIVE GROWN-UP CHALLENGES

Class date: 6/17 – 1 to 2 p.m. online Instructor: Evan C. Welch

Change is hard, and most of us are somewhere between “doing our best” and “quietly spiraling.” In this session, we’ll borrow a little wisdom from a children’s book (Zen Shorts – John J. Muth) to explore how we want to show up during uncertain times. Come reflect, connect with others, and maybe leave with one small, human way to navigate the chaos. Register for Using Children’s Wisdom to Survive Grown-Up Challenges in My Learning.

THE POWER OF AWE – REIGNITING WONDER TO TRANSFORM WELL-BEING

Class date: 6/24 – 10 to 11 a.m. online Instructor: Deb Colbert, Ph.D.

What if moments of wonder could reshape the way we think, lead, and connect with others? The Power of Awe explores how experiences of vastness, beauty, and deep meaning can profoundly impact our emotional well‑being, creativity, and sense of purpose. Drawing from research from psychology and neuroscience, this session examines awe as more than a fleeting feeling—it’s a powerful resource for resilience, empathy, and growth. Participants will discover how awe shifts perspective, reduces stress, and fosters connection in both personal and professional settings. Register for The Power of Awe – Reigniting Wonder to Transform Well-Being in My Learning.

WELL-BEING AND MENOPAUSE: HOW THE TWO CAN CO-EXIST

Class date: 7/1 – 1 to 2 p.m. online Instructor: Alison R. Herman, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L

Menopause is a natural life transition, yet it often arrives with unexpected physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can affect daily routines, work performance, and overall well-being. This interactive, one-hour session offers a supportive and practical introduction to menopause through an occupational therapy lens. Participants will learn what’s happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause, explore common symptoms that show up in everyday life, and gain simple, evidence-informed strategies to support energy, sleep, focus, and participation at work and home. Designed to normalize the conversation and empower self-advocacy, this session creates space for education, reflection, and practical takeaways participants can use right away. Register for Well-Being and Menopause: How the Two Can Co-Exist in My Learning.

THE TOP FIVE BENEFITS OF AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY LENS

Class date: 7/8 – 9 to 10 a.m. online Instructor: Michele Newhard, Ph.D.

Seeing the world from an asset focus as opposed to a deficit view has been shown to be beneficial in many ways both in the workplace and beyond. In this session, we will look at those benefits and the research that underpins them. Reflection will be used to help participants apply an appreciative inquiry lens to their lives. Register for The Top Five Benefits of an Appreciative Inquiry Lens in My Learning.

REST WELL, LIVE WELL: THE POWER OF SLEEP

Class date: 7/15 – 9 to 10 a.m. online Instructor: Natalie Rolle

Sleep is essential to our well-being, yet many of us struggle to get enough quality rest. This session explores the science of sleep, common barriers to restful nights, and practical strategies to improve sleep habits. Participants will gain simple, evidence-based tools to support better sleep and wake up feeling more refreshed, focused, and resilient. Register for Rest Well, Live Well: The Power of Sleep in My Learning.

GENTLE RESET: ACTIVATING YOUR VAGUS NERVE

Class date: 7/22 – 9 to 10 a.m. online Instructor: Deb Colbert, Ph.D.

Feeling stressed, unsettled, or stuck in constant alert mode? This session offers a brief overview of the vagus nerve and simple, effective practices to calm the nervous system and shift out of overdrive. Join us for a restorative reset that helps you reconnect with ease, balance, and a sense of internal safety. Register for Gentle Reset: Activating Your Vagus Nerve in My Learning.

A MINDFUL JOURNEY: EXPLORING LABYRINTHS FOR REFLECTION AND CALM

Class date: 7/29 – 1 to 2 p.m. online Instructor: Katya Sweeney

Join this interactive session about labyrinths. Labyrinths are ancient pathways used across cultures as tools for reflection, stress reduction, and personal insight. This session introduces the history and symbolism of labyrinths, along with their role in mindfulness and contemplative practice. Participants will learn how to walk a labyrinth with intention and explore how this simple yet powerful practice can support clarity, calm, and well-being. CSU’s Center for Mindfulness has a portable labyrinth, and it can be reserved for classes and CSU groups. Katya has guided groups on labyrinth walks, built a labyrinth with Christmas lights as a surprise for her family, and visited many labyrinths in her travels. Register for A Mindful Journey: Exploring Labyrinths for Reflection and Calm in My Learning.

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CSU Health Network Presentations: 

Covering a variety of wellness topics including mindfulness, stress management, self-care, and more.  Additional CSU Health Network Groups and Workshop opportunities can be found here- https://health.colostate.edu/workshops/  and here- https://health.colostate.edu/therapy-groups/

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Colorado State University Health Network

The CSU Health Network is every student’s home for health and well-being at Colorado State University. The department is committed to care of body and mind to help students succeed in college and life.  All CSU students have full access to our wide range of services, regardless of their insurance plan. Learn more about our services: ·Medical Services · Mental Health Services ·Health Education and Prevention Services CSU Health Network provides resources to help students learn how to improve mental health and well-being. Visit https://health.colostate.edu/mhwb-resources . CSU Health Network presentation requests cover a variety of topics including stress management, mindfulness, well-being, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs and more. The descriptions of the various presentation options are on the presentation request page.  The Still Point Reflection Space is a nourishing, inclusive environment for CSU faculty, staff and students from all backgrounds and cultures. This is a space that can be used to prioritize your well-being and self-care.a place to relax, pray, meditate and reflect. You can reserve sometime in the relaxation pod and/or check out for use in the space Heart Math, biofeedback/stress reduction devices. Located on the 1st floor of the CSU Health and Medical Center, the Still Point Reflection Space is open for use during CSU Health Network normal operating hours.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zen Club at CSU The Sitting Owl Sangha/ CSU Zen Club provides an opportunity for CSU students and young adult community members to cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and self-discipline through various forms of meditation We meet every Monday from 5 – 6 pm. Please join us in the oval when its warm and at the Danforth chapel if its cold (north end of the Oval). We have a very free from and open space for any kind of mediation. So come prepared with your journal, cozy clothing, water and something to sit on. We aim to provide an opportunity for students and community members to cultivate mindfulness through sitting and walking meditation. Contact Olivia – [email protected] or Viviane, [email protected]