Wellness at PTCC
Mission: Promote a campus culture that encourages wellbeing.
Vision: Encourage a campus culture that fosters health and wellbeing through opportunities and education.
Wellness Room
The Wellness room at PTCC is for fostering Health and Wellbeing. We encourage anyone to use it!
The Wellness room is for:
- Yoga and/or Meditation
- Lactation/Parent room
- Medication Administration
- Light Therapy
- Health Resource Education
Grow in your Community
- Staff/Faculty and dependents flu/covid vaccination clinic on9/17 –19 participants!
- Blood drive – 26 registered, 2 deferred, 29 units – 87 lives saved!
- Herb Planting
- Basic Needs Table & Journaling for emotional wellness/checklist
- Halloween Crawl with free lunch drawings – Oct 31st
- National Kindness Day- November 13th
- No Shave November!
Wellness Model
Each month was dedicated to one aspect of the Wellness Model. Below you will find information and resources that pertain to each aspect.
September’s topic is Intellectual Wellness, which is defined as, “Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills”.
The Wellness Committee has chosen Bullet Journaling as a way for you to keep your brain growing!
(To print: Choose Color, Landscape, 8.5×11 paper, 1-2 sided, Flip on short edge (side), you will have to manually staple.)
Some Bullet Points About Bullet Journaling:
- It was invented in 2013 by Ryder Carroll
- It is a form of note-taking, planning and journaling all in one place – and is customized to fit YOU
- It can IMPROVE MEMORY, provide STRESS RELIEF, help with GOAL SETTING, and provide an outlet for CREATIVITY
October’s topic is Occupational Wellness, which is defined as, “Making use of your natural gifts, skills, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life”.
Tips to improve Occupational Wellness:
- Be organized
- Be optimistic about your future!
- Be open to learning- take classes for your personal and professional development!
- Be willing to make goals for yourself
- Be good to yourself and take breaks!
Don’t know what to do in your future? Take a STRONGs assessment. Contact Santhi Sheehan-Lusk for more information!
Join us for a Halloween Crawl on 10/31!
Halloween Crawl!
November’s topic is Emotional Wellness, which is defined as, “Coping effectively with life and creating meaningful relationships.”
Practice Positive Thinking for Emotional Wellness
Positive Affirmations: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/g25629970/positive-affirmations/
https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/inspiration-motivation/positive-quotes
Identifying negative thoughts: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-3024843
Emotional Wellness Check List https://www.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-info/wellness-toolkits/emotional-wellness-checklist-2022-7.pdf
What is Emotional Wellness: https://www.verywellmind.com/emotional-wellness-5206535
Gratitude: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/gratitude
December’s topic is Environmental Wellness, which is defined as, “Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being”.
January’s topic is Physical Wellness, which is defined as, “Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep and nutrition”.
Resources:
Down Dog app- https://www.downdogapp.com/
- Free for anyone with .edu email!
MyFitnessPal- https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Currently the #1 nutrition tracking app. Build healthy habits with the all-in-one food, exercise and calorie tracker.
Walking map
Activities this month:
Peachy Queens Fitness- Hands on presentation Jan. 29th.
- During this 30 minute interactive presentation learn the importance of physical movement and tips for how to incorporate and improve your physical wellness at work/school.
Jan. 24-Get outdoors in January! Bring your hat, gloves and scarf (and boots if needed) we are heading outside to get some much needed fresh air for a campus walk. Meet in the front entry at 9:30am, 11:30 am or 2:30 pm. *will cancel if below zero*
Cold Exposure Benefits
February’s topic is Spiritual Wellness, which is defined as “Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life”.
Resources:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-spiritual-wellness-and-why-is-it-so-important
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/health-vitality/the-keys-to-spiritual-wellness/
https://stride.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-spiritual-wellness/
Activities:
Monday, February 5th – Mindfulness Practices
Monday, February 12th – Meditation Monday
11 – 11:30 Room 50
11:30 – 12 Room 50
Each session will offer some education on the benefits of Meditation and ways to practice. There will be a minimum 10 minute meditaion session included in each session as well.
Wednesday, Feburary 28th – Mindful Breathing
Every 15 Minutes from 11-12 in Room 50
Learn about the benefits of various brething activities and how they can reduce stress and calm the nervous system. Different breathing techniques will be practiced at each session.
March’s topic is Financial Wellness which is defined as “Satisfaction with current and future financial situations.”
Come learn more about Financial Wellness in the Lodge! Play Tower of Financial wellness and win some prizes! March 12th- The Lodge
Social Wellness is defined as ” Developing a sense of connection, belonging and a well-developed support system.”
Get involved in campus activities! It will help you develop a sense of connection and you might even meet someone new.
- Spring Bingo! April first in the Lodge.
- Health Care Career Fair and Transfer Fair- April 11th, PTCC campus.
- Quacking it up! Wellness Style- May 1st the Lodge.