Dear Michael D. Eisner College of Education Faculty and Staff,
Welcome to our College of Education Self-care Initiative, informally called the SUN Program, starting next week on Monday, Feb. 2nd and continuing every Monday through Thursday until May! It is so wonderful that you are considering self-care as an important way to care for yourself and keep balance and health in your life.
Our Spring Semester 2015 Faculty and Staff Self-Care activity schedule is below, all lead by amazing people and happening during the noon hour, conveniently located in our Education Building rooms 1214 and/or 1216. A more detailed information sheet on each of the four activities and other self-care resources and activities is also attached. Remember, each session will be offered on a first come-first serve basis until capacity has been filled. Sessions will be closed at capacity and/or starting time so get there early to ensure your spot! Please allow a bit more time in this first week of activity sessions to complete Release of Liability forms prior to participating in your first session and a very short pre self-care survey which is voluntary and anonymous.
As a special treat on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd., a tasty lunch will be served to kick off the Tasty Tuesdays nutrition discussion!
I look forward to seeing many of you next week in this exciting time of self-care.
Warmly,
Shari Tarver Behring (self-care person in training)
Faculty and Staff Self-Care Activity Schedule
Mindful Mondays
Activity description: mindfulness/meditation session
Self-care guide: Diane Gehart, Ph.D. LMFT and Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
Time and location: Begins Monday, Feb. 2nd. from 12:15-12:30 in Ed 1216-each Monday until May
What to bring: No special equipment
Tasty Tuesdays
Activity description: discussion of healthy nutrition
Self-care guide: Ellen Bauersfeld, MS, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian, CSUN Klotz Student Health Center
Time and location: Begins Tuesday Feb. 3rd. at12:15-12:45 in Ed 1216 and each Tuesday until May. JOIN US FOR A TASTY KICK OFF LUNCH AT THIS FIRST SESSION!
What to bring: No special equipment
Workout Wednesdays
Activity description: light exercise and stretches for anytime, anywhere
Self-care guides: Emily Shigenaga, Michael Soliva, amd Nico Lopez, kinesiology students under the supervision of Steven Loy, Professor/Exercise Science Coordinator, Department of Kinesiology
Time and location: Begins Wednesday Feb. 4th at 12:15-12:45 in Ed 1214/16 and each Wednesday until May
What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes and water
Thoughtful Thursdays
Self-care guide: Jessica Frank, Faculty, Deaf Studies Department, yoga instructor
Interpreter: Catherine Kroener, Faculty, Deaf Studies, yoga practitioner
*There will be a sign language interpreter at this event.
All are welcome. This session is for all yoga levels.
Time and location: Begins Thursday, Feb. 5th at 12:15-12:45 in Ed 1214/16 and each Thursday until May
What to bring: Towel or yoga mat, comfortable, loose, stretchy clothes, and try not to eat for 2 hours prior to this activity (but still come if you do!)