Wellbeing Wednesdays
By Well WVU
Wellbeing WednesdaysJan 20, 2021
Welcome to WELLWVU!
Courtney welcomes you back for another great fall semester and updates you on what WELLWVU has going on for the fall. She provides an overview of the programs and services that students can use to help them make healthy and responsible choices. Check out their website here: well.wvu.edu.
Feeling sleepy?
Courtney discusses the importance of quality sleep and covers some different sleep disorders. If you’re interested in calculating your bedtime, visit: https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/bedtime-calculator/. If you’re interested in more sleep information from the CDC, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html
Gaslighting 101
Courtney reviews the characteristics you might see in someone who gaslights other people. Gaslighting is an abusive tactic to gain control over people through psychological manipulation. You can read more on gaslighting in Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis’ book, “Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free."
Journal Your Heart Out
Courtney is joined by Brianne Depcrymski from WVU’s Carruth Center to talk all about the benefits of journaling! That includes old-school written journals, but they also touch on bullet journaling and visual journaling, PLUS they talk about how journaling can help with your emotional health.
Let’s Meditate on This
Courtney goes over the basic types of meditation and also discusses some of the health benefits associated with the practice. For more information on meditation, visit: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#What-meditation-is-all-about
Time for Time Management
Courtney discusses tips and tricks to help students manage their time more effectively, including a description of the Priority Matrix. You can learn more about the priority matrix here: https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-master-your-priorities-with-the-urgent-important-matrix-a7904de55266
Bisexual Health Awareness Month
Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes from WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center to talk about bisexual health awareness month. They chat about different health disparities that members of the bisexual community face and how everyone can better support them! For more information on the LGBTQ+ Center, visit lgbtq.wvu.edu. You can also follow the Center on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of their programs!
Models for Human Sexual Response
Courtney is by herself this week, so she’s reviewing a few different models of human sexual response. For more information, you can visit: kinseyinstitute.org.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Courtney chats with Sina King, Registered Dietitian at WVU’s Dining Services, about the causes and characteristics of different eating disorders. For more information on eating disorders, please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/. To get in contact with Sina, please visit: https://diningservices.wvu.edu/allergy-and-dietary-resources/dietician-services.
Body Image and Social Media
Courtney is joined by Brittany Brandt, the Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator with Campus Recreation, to discuss how body image can be impacted by social media. To learn more about the resources available to students, visit the following:
The Circles of Sexuality
Courtney goes over the framework created by Dr. Dennis Dailey: the Circles of Sexuality. The five circles are Sensuality, Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization. For more information on the circles, visit: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/storage/advfy/documents/circles.pdf
Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know About Pubic Lice
Courtney details the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Pubic Lice, otherwise known as “crabs”. For more information on pubic lice, visit the CDC’s website here: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/pubic/index.html.
Technology-Enabled Abuse, Part 2
Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, for part two of their to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below!
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/
Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
WVU’s Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix
End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/
Technology-Enabled Abuse, Part 1
Courtney sits down with friend of the podcast, Sam Wilmouth, to talk about technology-enabled abuse. Their discussion is broad and covers a wide range of issues and protective behaviors. Some of the resources Sam mentions are listed below!
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://cybercivilrights.org/
Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
WVU’s Title IX: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix
End Technology-Enabled Abuse Online: https://endtab.org/
Esports at WVU
Courtney sits down with Joshua Steger, the director for WVU’s new Esports program, to discuss all things related to Esports. Their chat covers the basics of Esports, some misconceptions some people may have, and what the plans are for this new program. Follow WVU Esports on Twitter @WVUEsports and check out their website at esports.wvu.edu.
HIV 101
In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st), Courtney breaks down the basics of HIV, including transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. For more information, you can visit: www.hiv.gov
Maintaining Fitness Through the Holidays
Courtney sits down with Brittany Brandt, the Coordinator for Fitness and Wellbeing at Campus Recreation, to talk about how to stay on track with your fitness routine over the holidays. Recommendations include checking out some free fitness apps, going out and experiencing winter activities like sledding or ice skating with your friends and family, and putting shame in your rearview window!
How to Ask for What You Want
Description: Courtney sits down with Olivia Dale Pape, the director of WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about different communication styles, and how we can all become better communicators. For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit their website: https://recovery.wvu.edu/
The Ins and Outs of Stigma
Courtney sits down with Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Learning Sciences to discuss the topic of stigma as it relates to substance use and addiction. They chat about how stigma can create barriers for those seeking treatment, and how we can all work together to eliminate stigma.
Courses in relation to recovery:
- COUN 293A Recovery Allyship and Advocacy (Spring 2022)
- HON 293P Addiction Book Study (Spring 2022)
More resources here:
Healthy Relationships, Boundaries, and Consent
Courtney sits down with Akeya Carter-Bozman, a Prevention Specialist from the Office of Equity Assurance and Title IX, to discuss the characteristics of a healthy relationship, why establishing boundaries is so important in EVERY relationship, and why consent is as easy as ordering a cup of coffee!
For more information on the programs offered by Equity Assurance, visit: https://diversity.wvu.edu/equity-assurance/title-ix
The Coming Out Process
Courtney sits down with Brad Grimes, Program Coordinator with the WVU LGBTQ+ Center, to talk about the process of coming out. They chat about why it can be scary, fulfilling, and everything in between! For more information on the programs and services provided by the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU, visit their website, https://lgbtq.wvu.edu/, or follow them on social media! Twitter: @WVULGBTQ Instagram: @wvulgbtqcenter
Vital Absorbing Creative Interest
Courtney sits down with Andrew Caryl, the Program Coordinator with WVU’s Collegiate Recovery Program, to talk about the Vital Absorbing Creative Interest worksheet that is a part of SMART Recovery. The exercise can help those in recovery find new passions or rediscover old ones! Learn more about VACI here: https://www.smartrecovery.org/vaci-3/
For more information on the Collegiate Recovery Program, visit: https://recovery.wvu.edu/
A Deep Dive into the Carruth Center
Courtney sits down with Morgan Sharpless, Interim Assistant Director of the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services to talk about all of the different services that Carruth has to offer. They also discuss some of the misconceptions of the services and mental health resources outside of Carruth that are available to WVU students.
- Carruth Center: 304-293-4431 (24/7); Website: https://carruth.wvu.edu
- Talkspace: www.talkspace.com/wvu
- Healthy Minds University: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/hmu/; Call – 304-598-4214 and ask for Healthy Minds University
- Crisis Text line: Text WVU to 741741
All About Herpes
Courtney provides some helpful information on one of the more common STIs – Herpes! She talks transmission, treatment, symptoms, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm. And for useful tips on how to talk to your partner: http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/stds-testing-gyt/article/talk-to-your-partner
All Things Barrier Methods
Courtney provides useful information on different barrier methods to help keep students safe when engaging in sexual activity. She talks external condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and more! To order free safer sex supplies from WELLWVU, please visit: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan
All About Syphilis
Courtney discusses all things syphilis – the stages, how it’s transmitted, symptoms, treatment, and prevention! For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm
Back to (WVU) Life
Courtney provides some advice on adjusting to campus life as we all slowly return to normal. See below for links to resources:
- Campus Resource Card: https://well.wvu.edu/files/d/45364468-3e29-416d-9903-2d9c2d9795b5/wellwvu-resources-card_2021_updated.pdf
- Talkspace Information: https://carruth.wvu.edu/resources/talkspace
- Faculty & Staff Assistance Program: https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/fsap/
- BeWell: https://health.wvu.edu/bewell/
- Mental Health Trainings: https://well.wvu.edu/programs/mental-health-training-resources
Managing Test Anxiety
Courtney discusses helpful strategies that students can use to manage test anxiety. The information she shares is available here: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/counseling-and-psychological-services/managing-test-anxiety
Student Development through On-Campus Employment
Courtney is joined by Corrine Pruett, the Coordinator for Member Services, Operations, and Student Development with Campus Recreation. Corrine describes the employment opportunities through Campus Rec and the development that their employees get to experience as part of their jobs. For available positions within Campus Rec, visit: https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/employment/campus-recreation
Finals Preparation
Courtney reviews tips and tricks for finals week preparation, but encourages students to reach out for help if they need it. Students can use the WVU Crisis Text Line by texting “WVU” to 741741, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or call the Trevor Project (TrevorLifeline) at 1-866-488-7386.
Academic Misconduct
Description: Courtney sits down with Dr. Azalea Hulbert, the Director for Academic Integrity here at WVU, to discuss academic misconduct. They chat about the different forms of misconduct, why students might choose to engage in the behavior, and what students can do to learn more about completing their academic work with integrity. For more information, visit: https://academicintegrity.wvu.edu/
A Conversation About Cannabis
Courtney is joined by Wes Thomas, also of WELLWVU, to talk about Cannabis! They talk Senate recommendations, trends in use for the past two decades, and the essential information that folks should know if they choose to use. For more information on WELLWVU’s annual 4/20 Information panel, send an email to: wellwvu@mail.wvu.edu
All About HPV
Courtney is all by her herself this week, so she takes the opportunity to discuss another STI in depth – HPV! She provides information on transmission, symptomology, and prevention! For all WVU students, remember that you can order safer sex supplies FOR FREE right here: https://well.wvu.edu/resources/sexual-health/condom-caravan
DIY Outdoors WV Website
Description: Courtney sits down with Brett Haggerty, Assistant Director with Adventure WV at the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) to talk about the Do It Yourself Outdoors website. The site is a partnership between Adventure WV and WVU Extension Services and has been live since 2005. The site can help locals and visitors alike plan some outdoor adventures here in the Mountain State. Check out the main site here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/ And check out the Morgantown community page here: https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/wv-communities/morgantown
Intramural Sports
Courtney sits down with Emily Murphy, the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant with Campus Recreation, to talk all things intramural sports. They chat about the benefits of playing, what sports you can play, and how you can even get paid to work with them! For more information on intramurals, visit: https://wvugo.wvu.edu/ and https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/intramurals.
Music and Mental Health
Courtney is joined by Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to chat about music’s impact on our mental health. They’ll talk about how listening to music is beneficial, the different effects produced by different genres, and even discuss why playing a musical instrument can be good for your wellbeing.
All About Birth Control
Courtney is all by her lonesome this week giving a quick rundown of the different methods of hormonal birth control. She talks about how they work, what the benefits are, and each option’s efficacy. A few of the resources mentioned include Student Health Services (304-285-7200), Women’s Resource Center (https://wrc.wvu.edu/), Planned Parenthood (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/), and WV Free (https://www.wvfree.org/). And learn more about the WRC menstrual cup project and register for the Period Panel on March 8th, 2021: https://wrc.wvu.edu/wrc-initiatives/freebie-products/menstrual-cups
What’s Up With Wellness at WVU?
Courtney sits down with Tara Hulsey, Vice President of Health Promotion and Wellness and Dean of the College of Nursing here at WVU. They talk about the recent employee wellbeing survey they conducted and where everyone can find out more about the health and wellbeing resources available to them on campus! For the WVU Wellbeing Model, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/. To access to the Health and Wellness Inventory, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/health-wellness-inventory/. And to learn more about the current call for proposals, visit: https://hsc.wvu.edu/health-promotion-and-wellness/requests-for-proposals/.
PTSE (Pandemic Trauma Stress Experience)
Courtney sits down with Heidi Muller, RHC extraordinaire, to talk about the pandemic trauma stress experience, and what we can do about it! They also chat about all the different ways that students can stay involved this winter. For weekly activities, check out the Refresh series: https://refresh.wvu.edu/
Being Financially Fit
This week Courtney is joined by Katelyn Kim (Student Service Manager at the Mountaineer Hub) and Ozioma Udah (Peer Educator with the Mountaineer Hub) to discuss how students can appropriately manage their finances while they are here at WVU. Below, find the resources that we mention in the episode!
- FAFSA: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/applying-for-aid/fafsa
- Scholarships: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships
- Student Accounts: https://studentaccounts.wvu.edu/
- Loans: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans; https://financialaid.wvu.edu/loans/private
- Budgeting: https://financialwellness.wvu.edu/topics/budgeting
- To make an appointment with a Peer Educator at the Hub: https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/
Surviving the Pandemic
Courtney is joined by Angela Delfine, a Residence Hall Coordinator at WVU, to talk about her personal journey navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more about she learned to cope and how both she and Courtney have taken care of themselves during these trying times!
Staying Active in the Winter
Courtney is joined by Nathan Harlan, Executive Director of the Office of Student Wellness, to talk about staying physically active during the winter months. He provides tips and tricks on layering and exercise and also busts a few common misconceptions. For more information on staying active in winter, visit Adventure WV’s website: https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/
Self-Care Amidst Social Upheaval
Join Courtney as she chats with Jessica Johnston-York of the Carruth Center to talk about how to take care of yourself during times of societal unrest. They’ll talk mindfulness, meditation, and provide some tips for critical media consumption. If you’re interested in making an appointment with the Carruth Center, please call them at 304-293-4431. For more information on their services, visit: https://carruth.wvu.edu/. For more information on the media bias chart discussed in the podcast, visit: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/static-mbc/.
Nothing to fear…
Courtney is joined by Casey Wright, a doctoral candidate in psychology, to talk about… fear (dun dun dun!). Casey explains why fear does not always have to be negative and discusses how we can work to reconceptualize it in our own lives.
Healthy Breakups
Did you know that the holiday season is a prime time for relationships to end? Join Courtney as she provides some tips and tricks on surviving the end of a relationship. For more resources, visit: well.wvu.edu.
Feedback Loop
Courtney is joined by Patricia Chan from Adventure WV to discuss the importance of feedback and why we’re all so darn scared of it. Come along for the ride as they discuss their personal experiences (both good and bad) with receiving feedback and hear some recommendations on how to deliver and receive it in a more useful way.
Body Image, the sequel
Courtney sits down with Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to talk, once again, about body image. Taylor and Courtney chat about the different influences on body image, particularly for college students, but also discuss some strategies that students can use to help boost their own. Check out the “Embracing Your Body” workshop, led by Taylor, here: https://carruth.wvu.edu/services/group-counseling/current-groups.
All Things FAFSA
Courtney sits down with Jasmine Gonlin from the Mountaineer Hub (https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/) to talk about financial wellbeing, and most importantly – the FAFSA! They chat about why all students should fill it out, where they can complete it, and who they can ask for help if they aren’t sure of what to do. To fill out your FAFSA, visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Social Wellbeing
Courtney sits down with Dr. Sarah Milam and Ife Sinclair from the Carruth Center to talk about social wellbeing, it’s importance for overall wellness, and how students can build it here on campus. Courtney also shares a brief message from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (www.dbsawv.org). If you are interested in attending the WVU community meetings, please email Sade Miller at sademiller2627@gmail.com.
Working on Your Fitness
Courtney sits down with Katie Eyler, a current WVU student who also works at Campus Recreation, to chat about staying active on campus. Katie tells us about the WVU Go app, which allows students to easily search for activities through Campus Recreation and Adventure WV, and talks a little bit about her own fitness journey. Check out the WVU Go app here: https://wvugo.wvu.edu/