SANA SANA Monday, April 8 from 11:30- 1:00 PM Northwestern University Women’s Center A weekly meeting space for Latinx students to drop-in, talk, eat, and build community, SANA SANA is back for spring quarter. The rights of all community members are supported in this space, including those who identify as Dreamers, DACA, undocumented, or come from mixed
Let’s Talk Monday, April 1 from 2:00- 3:00 PM NU University Library A program from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Let’s Talk offers a free, drop-in consultation program for students at various campus locations. The consultations are informal and confidential and may be a springboard to find other resources. While Let’s Talk should not substitute formal counseling, consultants can
Body Acceptance Week Monday, February 25- Friday, March 1 Across campus Look out for Counseling and Psychological Services’ Body Affirmation Station as it travels across campus. The station will include handouts and other resources on improving body image and addressing eating disorders, and everyone who visits the station will receive a “you are beautiful” sticker. For more information, including the
What’s happening on campus this week? Learn about some of the many fun and educational events being held near you!
While the goofy purple mustaches may get a lot of attention, Movember is an important month dedicated to improving men’s physical and mental health and wellness.
We’re less than two weeks away from family weekend. From a tailgate and football game to a range of cultural and specialized activities, Northwestern’s annual offering of family events is sure to have something for everyone.
Students in college have to balance a lot of different responsibilities, and sometimes they find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed. One way for students to improve their mental health is to build a sense of self-compassion by treating themselves with kindness.
When you’re wrapped up in stress and social media, it can be easy to slip into a negative mindset and start comparing yourself to others. Whether this manifests as poor body image, an eating disorder, or you just need a little boost of self-confidence, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to inject a little positivity, support, and self-love into your week with Body Acceptance Week, February 19 – 23.
Big changes have come to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) this year. In an effort to offer a more diverse range of resources and encourage students to utilize them, CAPS has implemented a new program, launched an app, and made its counselors more accessible than ever this school year.
The world is overcrowded with negative media telling people to look and dress a certain way. Every day, folks are encouraged to alter their appearance to conform to societal standards. This February, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is back with Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman to remind us all that WE are ALL beautiful.
In a collaboration with Northwestern University Health Service (NUHS), the Women’s Center, Northwestern University Department of Recreation & Athletics and Northwestern Dining, Body Acceptance Week is returning February 15–19.
