What's Up: Wellness from the 3rd Floor

On this week's episode we talk with the Native American Student & Community Center (NASCC) about their community, how to get involved and engage both within NASCC and the PSU community as a whole, & the impacts of systemic racism on health and community.  Special thanks to Trevino Brings Plenty, Yolonda Salguiero, & Robert Franklin for being a part of this episode Transcription) h...

In our fourth installment of the Relaxation Station, we are exploring the concept of Radical Acceptance to get you on your way to your destination of calm. We will be walking through two meditations, a handful of mental exercises, and resources you can implement into your daily life. Episode Transcription: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17glcAd1F-kNgrekv9G0wuPxLIlH_gb4Z/view?usp=sharing "16 Ways...

Wanting to make a change in your life, like starting a new healthy habit or breaking an old one? This week our peer educators talk about how to turn a goal into a habit that improves your overall wellbeing. Use this template to help you make your change:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fP1CRdGWxNE4bJAAvRdKsC53ouB6EQq2/view?usp=sharin g View the transcription of this episode here:  http...

This week Josh and Bella explore mindfulness through nature. We discuss the benefits of mindfulness with nature, resiliency for and with nature, and how we can support the beauty of our natural environment. Resources: Land Back Movement - https://landback.org/ Climate Justice Alliance - https://climatejusticealliance.org/ Equitable & Just National Climate Platform - https://ajustclimate.org/ F...

Join us this week for a conversation with Pedro Torres, the Assistant Director of the CRCs. This is the first episode in a new series which will be about the cultural centers at PSU. We'll be talking about racism, student activism, cultural communities, Black Lives Matter, ally-ship, and much more.  Find the CRC website here: https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/   Global Divers...

This week we’re joined by Cindy Marino, PsyD. A Clinical Psychologist based here in Portland and an alumni and professor here at PSU! We dive into the topic of therapy and aim to pull back the curtain of the therapeutic process and explain just what all those acronyms mean!  For those of you psychology nerds out there, the class we reference within the episode is:  PSY410 TOPIC: Clinical...

In this episode, Josh (they/them) & Quinn (he/him) pay homage to our trans ancestors and youth, discuss harmful anti-trans legislature, and discuss tangible change and community resources. Have any questions? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagr...

Join us this week for a conversation with the DRC Director about ableism, accessibility, accommodations, and disability rights. Everyone can learn something from this conversation, so we hope you enjoy! Find our transcription of this episode here:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/159Bofk1v-HDJl_zkPxFv-GDLix0DZCDB/view?usp=sharing Call the DRC at 503-725-4150 , email them at drc@pdx.edu...

In this week's episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters are talking all about sexual health. We will go over consent, safer sex methods, and how sex is impacted during the COVID pandemic.  "Tip Sheet for Safer Sex During the COVID-19 Pandemic" from the San Francisco Department of Public Health - https://www.sfcdcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19_Tips-for-Safer-Sex_FINAL_COVID-...

In this week's episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHATsters have a discussion about Trans Pride.  During this episode we talk about a lot of different resources that are available and they can be found below: Trans Health Resource Guide: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/sites/g/files/znldhr771/files/2020-05/SHAC_Transgender_Health_v05.06.2020%20%281%29.pdf SHAC Health Services: https:...

Join us for this week's episode on creating a wellness and safety plan, which will help you take control of your mental and emotional wellbeing. Amy Ruff joins us to talk about why having a plan is important, and how you can implement one in your life.  Use our wellness and safety plan template here :   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MdGtH94TwnnhGxEo_KiwqfxlNmZ2tG31/view?usp=sharing&nb...

In this episode we’ll discuss COVID-19. We’ll talk about the ways you can help prevent the spread, along with how to access testing, an update on how to utilize SHAC during this time, and discuss the online resources that are available to help cope. TimeStamps:  [02:22] Precautions You Can Take  [03:58] Daily Self Checklist  [5:28] COVID-19 Testing at SHAC [6:19] COVID-19 Reporting...

Today we’re talking about self-compassion, which helps us respond to our experiences with kindness. Much of this episode is from the work of Dr. Kristen Neff, a psychologist who is one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion. For more self compassion resources, including the books, check out the website here: https://self-compassion.org/   For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 5...

"When one of us heals, we help heal the world". - Victoria Albina  In this week's episode of the What's Up Podcast, the WHATsters discuss mental health and healing as a community during times of collective trauma with Amy Ruff, PSU's Mental Health Promotion Specialist.   Here is a document with lots of resources for healing and coping, including those addressing anti-racism work and...

In this week's episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHATsters have a discussion about how to create routines that work for you, and what to keep in mind during this virtual academic experience.  To learn about these topics and much more, check out these resources: The book Switch explores models of behavior change: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/0385528752 TedTalk on fix...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHATsters explore the elements of healthy relationships, and are joined by Amy Collins from Illuminate to discuss interpersonal violence prevention. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mention of sexual and relationship violence. To learn more about mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/ https://pdx.campuswell.com/mindfulness...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHATsters explore the elements of healthy relationships, and are joined by Amy Collins from Illuminate to discuss interpersonal violence prevention. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mention of sexual and relationship violence.  To learn more about healthy relationships: The Relationship Spectrum:  http://www.loveisrespect.org/wp-co...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters will chat with you about SHAC's brand new Virtual Mind Spa Experience, which you can find at https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/virtual-mindspa/home Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagram: @psu_what ( www.instagram.com/psu_what/ ) WHAT Website: www.pdx.edu/shac/wha...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters will chat with you about resources that are available to use during this pandemic. We broke them down into 3 categories: food, job, and community advocacy. Food Resources - Oregon Food Bank , PSU Food Pantry , Freefood.org Portland Resources , City of Portland Food Boxes & Hot Meals Job Resources -  PSU Career Center , PDX Pipeline...

This week our guest is Ryan Petteway, a professor here at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Join us as we continue our conversation about how structural forces of racism have impacts on the health of communities. Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagram: @psu_what ( www.instagram.com/psu_what/ ) WHAT Website: www.pdx...

This week our guest is Ryan Petteway, a professor here at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Join us for a conversation about how structural forces of racism have impacts on the health of communities. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming out next week.  Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagram: @psu_what ( www.instagram....

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters will chat with you all around various stress management techniques that we can use for the virtual spring term. Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagram: @psu_what ( www.instagram.com/psu_what/ ) WHAT Website: www.pdx.edu/shac/what

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters are giving out their Finals Survival Guide ... Find us at The Hut on Wednesdays at 11-1 PM & Thursdays at 10-12 PM on campus during Winter Term! Have any questions? Feel free to shoot us an email or slide into our DMs on Instagram Email: what@pdx.edu // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/) WHAT Website: www.pdx.edu/shac/what Ca...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters will take you on a relaxation journey. Follow along as we relax our minds and release the stress and tension we've been carrying. Listen to this before bed for a gentle transition into a peaceful sleep.  Find us at The Hut on Wednesdays at 11-1 PM & Thursdays at 10-12 PM on campus during Winter Term! Have any questions? Feel free to...

In this episode of the WHAT's Up Podcast, the WHAT'sters interview Emily Nollette (she/her/hers), the Group X Program Operations Student Coordinator at Campus Rec. We're talking all about body positivity and self-love. View the transcription of this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JgbTUzy_uvkJgE8yUKDUV-QlLEeCRiInlUpWab4k2d8/edit If you want to learn more about body po...