Wellbeing Workshops

Presented in partnership with University Health Services
As we all know, sleep is essential to physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Are you implementing and practicing good sleep habits? Do you need direction on where to start in your sleep journey? In this workshop, we’ll introduce you to sleep tips and techniques and REMind you of all the benefits that a good night’s sleep has to offer.

Please join Dr. Kate Phelps of the UW-Madison Gender and Women’s Studies department and the 4W Initiative for an evening of body mapping! An arts-based therapy, body mapping explores elements of embodiment through a “mapping” process which integrates art, journaling, reflection, and more. Come learn how body mapping can render visible joy, growth, curiosity, and all other forms of emotion and experience that manifest within the body.

Join the Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) and Rec Well for a two-session workshop on body acceptance to better yourself and others! Earn up to $75 by participating in the optional research study portion of BAM. This workshop is only open to current students.

Join the Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) and Rec Well for a 2-session workshop on body acceptance to better yourself and others! Earn up to $75 by participating in the optional research study portion of BAM. This workshop is only open to current students.

This workshop educates participants on common misconceptions about exercise and mental health.

Learn about types of stress, how stress affects your brain and body, and what happens when you don’t deal with stress. We will try out a variety of stress management techniques throughout the workshop and explore strategies that work best for you.

Support your environmental wellbeing at the ReWear It clothing swap! Bring one item and take one item while learning about sustainable practices.

Enjoy the fall colors and join us for a free meditation session in Allen Centennial Garden. Breathe in the crisp fall air and find a moment of calm through a seated, guided meditation with our instructor Scott Anderson. No experience or equipment necessary.

Finding life balance is not ‘one size fits all.’ Reflect on what it means for you, and review strategies and resources to support your efforts. This workshop is only open to current students and all will receive a giveaway item.

Learn new ways to think about your relationship to your body, food, and physical activity. Explore how shame influences the way we see ourselves, our behaviors, and the world around us, and increase self-acceptance of our bodies.

National sleep week: Sleep education workshop focused on how sleep hygiene habits and nutrition influence our sleep health.

In this slow-flow and low-impact yoga class, we will move through a variety of poses and use our breath to guide some of our movements. Additionally, we will use mindfulness, affirmation, and meditation techniques throughout class to create body awareness and develop a sense of grounding.

Sex Out Loud will lead this workshop that explores personal identity and personal boundaries, different types of relationships, communication tips, and dating and domestic violence. Participants can pick up safer sex supplies and Rec Well swag.

Being an Active Badger is more than being physically active. This workshop will provide you with ways to get involved in the UW-Madison community while also taking care of your physical and mental health. Join us and the Office of Inclusion Education to discuss how to connect with other Badgers, access resources related to allyship and activism, and talk about strategies to protect others in your community during the pandemic.

Do finances stress you out? Are your financial worries starting to affect other areas of your life? In this 45-minute workshop, our partners in the Office of Financial Aid will share money-saving tips to get you started on your financial wellbeing journey. Join us to learn more about saving, investing, and the connection between money and health.

Explore what it means to nourish your body intuitively, ways diet culture affects our relationship with food, and learn about the principles of intuitive eating through a jeopardy-style game.

Explore our free wellness coaching program centered around the seven aspects of wellbeing. Participants will complete a personal wellbeing assessment, create their wellbeing vision, and write personal goals in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Free plants! Create wellbeing vision, set goals, and decorate a pot.

Learn effective techniques for reducing stress and boosting confidence during exams. This class will provide practical tools and strategies to help you stay calm, focused, and prepared for academic success.

Plant yourself at Bakke for self-care week. Take a study break to adopt a plant, decorate a pot, and fuel up on snacks.

Work with Wheelhouse Studios and use art to help you de-stress. Participants will make their own mosaic picture frame or mirror!

This presentation will guide you from training for a 5k to a half-marathon and beyond. We’ll cover goal setting and mental preparation, essential training strategies, injury prevention and management for distance running for beginners and accomplished runners. Presenters were be Dr. Chad Wagner, a primary care sports medicine physician at UHS and Erin Clark, a certified athletic trainer with Rec Well. Access the slides shared at the presentation here.

Sex Out Loud will lead this workshop that discusses consent, proper usage of barrier methods, prevention and treatment of STIs, sexual assault on UW campus, and bystander prevention. Participants can pick up safer sex supplies and Rec Well swag.

Chow down with us and the Dietetics Club and learn how eating seasonal foods can support your environment, bank account, and energy. Learn how to make overnight oats in a matter of minutes and walk away with breakfast for the next day and a mason jar to re-use for next time.

Learning about the importance of resiliency and how to cultivate it in your own life. This 45-minute workshop introduces you to methods you can practice to build resiliency through mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and self-check-ins. Finish the workshop by doing a gentle yoga flow with a gratitude meditation to leave you feeling refreshed as you head into finals.

Feeling under the weather? Join Dr. Chad Wagner as he shares essential tips and advice on self-care for common illnesses, including colds and flu, so you can feel better fast and stay healthy.

Explore and practice ways to support folks in your life that are struggling with their mental health, while also taking care of yourself. All will receive a free giveaway item!

Redefine what it means to be active and explore inclusive ways to stay active in Madison year-round.

Learn tips and tricks for how to successfully make nutritious meals at home including food prep skills, what to look for in the grocery store, and the best ingredients for making a nutritious meal.

A workshop focused on the art of noticing the good in the present moment. Participants will learn the brain science behind practicing gratitude and how it positively impacts our wellbeing.

A 45 minute workshop in partnership with Wheelhouse Studios to unwind during Self-Care Week and paint your stress away.

Drop into the Rec Well wellbeing study space as your schedule allows to enjoy snacks and a buffet of quiet activities such as coloring, bracelet making, board games, and puzzles.

Highlighting the 8 dimensions of wellbeing, drop-in to enjoy our “buffet” of wellbeing services. Participate in mini-activities throughout Bakke such as build your own waffle, mindful meditation, wellness coaching, and more! With each participation, earn prizes such as Ian’s pizza cards, skincare samples, and more. In addition, all who participate can enter to win a massage, fitness class pass, or cooking class! Meet us in the Bakke lobby to start. Registration ahead of time is encouraged, but not required.

Participants will explore coping strategies for navigating life’s transitions and create a vision for what’s next.

Experience the outdoors and your wellbeing through a workshop guided around the seven aspects of wellbeing. Through this workshop we will walk, play, and connect with the people and environment around us, letting our minds and inner kids embrace all aspects of wellbeing.

Join UHS and Rec Well student peer educators to discuss mental health and belonging at a predominantly white institution. Following conversation, we will practice breathing and relaxation through a 45 minute yoga class. Snacks provided on the way out!

Learn how sleep impacts personal wellbeing, how poor sleep hygiene is affecting your academic performance, and techniques to help shut your mind off.