Stress Reduction through Yoga

Do you want to live your life with less stress?
Let go of stress and use your energy in your creative work?

We can help. Join Michelle McAlpin, Naropa Counseling Center Intern and experienced yoga nidra facilitator, on Wednesdays, 5 pm, beginning January 19 at the Nalanda Campus.

Meet at the Green Room, just inside the back entrance. Each session will have a brief introduction, about 45 minutes of yoga nidra, and an optional 30 minute discussion.

No experience necessary and all are welcome.

To express interest or find out more, email Michelle at: mmcalpin@students.naropa.edu.

Transitions and Goal Setting

A Workshop Presented by the Academic Support Program

Open to the Naropa University Undergraduate Community!

Wednesday, January 19^th, 2011

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lincoln Lecture Hall

This is an informative workshop meant to assist students with their integration into the start of a new semester. We will teach a method to help you identify your personal goals and discuss a variety of ideas on how to achieve them. All undergraduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

For more information please contact:

Sarah Jeffrey at sjeffrey@students.naropa.edu

or

Lori Dougherty at ldougherty@students.naropa.edu

Speaker Series from the Counseling Center!

Remember that survey the Counseling Center sent out last semester? We asked you what psychoeducational topics you'd be interested in learning about.
About 150 of you answered (and some received gift cards for their trouble). That's amazing. Thank you!!
We are excited to announce that we have arranged a speaker series based on the topics that interested you the most.
Without further ado, here's the lineup. Mark your calendars! Forward to friends and colleagues! Come join us!

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FOOD AND MOOD: The Link Between Nutrition and Emotion
Presented by Stephanie Pollack
Tuesday, 1/25, 1130am to 1230pm in Paramita Hall

SEXUAL ASSAULT: Facts and Contemplative / Experiential Approaches to Healing and Advocacy
Presented by the staff of MESA (Movement to End Sexual Assault)
Tuesday, 2/22, 12pm to 130pm in the Student Center (Arapahoe)

HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH
Presented by Dr. Leon Evans
Tuesday, 3/29, 1130am to 1230pm in Paramita Hall

THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (http://www.hsperson.com/)
Presented by Dr. Paul Radde
Tuesday, 4/19, 12pm to 130pm in the Student Center (Arapahoe)
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And, as always, we at the Counseling Center are here for you whether you're in crisis, looking for longer-term therapy or a group, or just need someone to process with. Find out more about our resources here: http://www.naropa.edu/studentlife/cose_coun_ctr.cfm

HEARTY WELCOME BACK!

Greetings lovely Snow-Lioners!

We're all excited to see you here in the New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful break filled with relaxation and loved ones, if a bit busy!

If you all haven't noticed there are new door decorations as so many of you moved around and we have new resident this semester. So be sure to stop and say hi to any new faces!

There's also another piece of paper on your doors with all the dates for the Community Meetings and Snow Lion Council Meetings! Just in case your paper blew away or got recycled, here's the low-down:

COMMUNITY MEETINGS!

Weds. 1/12 Community Meeting #1 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 2/16 Community Meeting #2 -- Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 3/16 Community Meeting #3 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 3/30 Community Meeting #4 --Student Center 12-1:30pm
Weds. 5/4 Community Meeting #5 -- Student Center 12-1:30pm


SNOW LION COUNCIL!

Weds. 2/2 Council Meeting #1 --Community Room
Weds. 2/23 Council Meeting #2 --Community Room
Weds. 4/27 Council Meeting #3 --Community Room
Weds. TBA Council Meeting #4 --Community Room


ATTENTION COOKS OF SNOW LION!
I'm hoping to get us on some sort of rotation for cooking for the community meetings. Shoot me an e-mail at lfike@students.naropa.edu or knock on my door #311 to sign up!


It's winter time so let's bring the heat to this spring semester!! ;)

Harvest Feast Potluck!

Potluck Style

Autumn Harvest Feast

Who: Snow Lion Community

When: Thursday, November 25, 2010

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: To be determined

RSVP: Please sign up and tell us what you are bringing (sign up sheet is on the front door to the Snow Lion)

Please bring something to share

Restorative Justice Training!

Restorative Justice
Affected Community and Accountability Board Member Training

Details: Tuesday, November 30th
6pm
Paramita Campus- In the Jim Spearly Lecture Hall

Open to any students, faculty or staff that would like to learn more about how they can have a role in the RJ process.

This is a first step training for getting more involved with the restorative justice process, or if you just want to brush up and learn about being an affected community member, or accountability board member. Affected community member is a term used to describe the community members that participate in the circle- something happened in your community . . .and it affected YOU! If you are interested in giving your input in restorative process or if you just want to learn more and be involved, please consider taking this training.

Email us with any questions or to RSVP: slrestorativejustice@naropa.edu

R.O.O.T. Hike - respond ASAP!

Hiking with Sight: Photography in the Forest

Reconnecting On Outer Terrain through our sense of SIGHT!

What: Looking closer at the world we take for granted.

Where: Meet at Chautauqua Park (9th and Baseline Road) in front of the visitor's center.

When: Saturday - November 6, 2010 at 10a.m. to noon or 12:30.

Bring: Weather and hiking appropriate clothing; a disposable camera; a mindful eye; water; and snacks if desired.


Interested hikers: Need to respond by Wednesday, November 3, 2010 (TODAY!)


Contact: Patrick Whiting at pwhiting@students.naropa.edu

**Cameras: We will be using disposable cameras for a few reasons: everyone will be on a level playing field; to test our ability to look at the world with as little technological interference as possible; and with a limited amount of pictures we will need to be more mindful before we take a picture. Cameras can be purchased for $3.99 at King Soopers! Have your photos developed by November 12th for a photo potluck!

Photo Show: We will be coming together for the following Friday, November 12th for a potluck and photo display to show off our three favorite photos from the hike!