Body Mind Wellness Spring 2020

Calendar of Events
At College of the Canyons

FEBRUARY

 Safe Sex Day on February 13th, 2020 (Valentine’s Day) 11am-2pm.

Hosted by Audrey Burgdorfer RN Location: Student Atrium
Description: Light hearted awareness activity to help prevent STD’s and Unwanted
Pregnancy. Safe Sex Kits with Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses will be provided for free.

 “Chalk about Love” as this Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Valencia Campus: Tuesday, February 18th 11-1:00pm at the Flag Pole
Canyon Country Campus: Wednesday, February 19th 11-1:00pm on Cougar Campus
Chalk about Love in an opportunity for students to spread awareness about Teen Dating
Violence with a splash of color and art. By writing a message of hope, even a temporary
one, on sidewalks abound campus you can offer support for someone needing help.
Show your support for healthy relationships this Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
by participating in Child & Family Center’s Chalk about Love event on campus.

 Eating Disorders Awareness Day, Thursday February 27th @ 11:30-12 Student Center
Atrium
Presented by SH&WC’s Michael Graves ASW
Description: For National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Spreading awareness and
information about the common problem of eating disorders.

 Suicide Prevention Intervention and Response Training (SPIRT) Friday Feb 28th 9:30-
11:30 AM Henry Mayo Health & Fitness Center 24525 Town Center Drive Val. (across
from the Hyatt)
Coordinated by Henry Mayo Fitness Center, BMW and Larry Schallert LCSW
Description: This session is designed to help participants identify the risk factors and
warning signs of suicide. You will learn about issues related to mental health, recovery
and stigma, how to respond compassionately and effectively in order to prevent suicide
and self-harm, how to support individuals who may be experiencing significant distress
interfering with their life or personal functioning, and know where to locate community
resources that can help those in need
Flex credit pending
MARCH

 Mindfulness Training -“The Classroom of Benefits” Val. Campus March 10th

11:30-1:00 HSLH-230
Coordinated by Student Health & Wellness with Child & Family Center’s Raj Aurora M.A
Clinical Psychology (Trauma Specialization) AMFT, MD Physician (Russia)
Description: Come discover practical and research-based strategies that help decrease
stress, improve focus, and make better decisions. This seminar will touch on supporting
research and positive effects, as well as provide an opportunity to participate in
mindfulness practices that can be applied to your daily life.
Flex Credit Approved

 Safe Zone Trainings Thursday March 19th 11:30-1:30 Student Center Room 128
Presented by Certified SAFE Zone Trainers and Student Health & Wellness Center
Description: Nationally recognized program that increases awareness of issues
pertaining to the LGBTQ community and challenges stereotypes/myths.
Flex Credit Approved

 Wellness Walk and Talk 12:00pm to 1:00pm Thursday March 19th with Kinesiology
Professor Garrett Rieck Meet at: Flag Pole
Description: Talk, Walk and Ask Questions while strolling around the beautiful COC
Valencia Campus with Kinesiology and Health Professor Garrett Rieck. Topics of
discussion will range from healthy eating habits to the mental health benefits of
being physical active. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on uneven
terrain.
Flex Credit Pending

 Mental Health First Aid in Workplace

Saturday March 21st 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hasley Hall 304
Presented by: School of Personal and Professional Development with SH&WC
To register, contact Gayle Freund 661-362-5259/gayle.freund@canyons.edu for more
information
Description: This is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone in the
workplace who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health
crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health
literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.
  Student Veteran Challenges in Higher Learning Series Movies:” Weight of Honor”
& “12 Strong” Friday March 27th. 6-8 PM Mentry Hall 305
Coordinated by the COC Veterans Services Center, SN&WC, SCV Veterans Collaborative,
the VET Center, and SCV Veterans Resource Center
Description: a special movie screening and discussion of the first comprehensive
documentary to chronicle the courageous lives of the caregivers and families of veterans
who have been catastrophically wounded in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. It’s a rare
glimpse into their lives as the grapple with the “new normal”. Special Added Movie 12
Strong
Flex Credit Pending

APRIL

 Safe Spring Break Event –Thursday April 2nd coordinated by Audrey Burgdorfer RN
12- 2 PM Student Atrium Valencia Campus
Description: Safe Drinking and Drugging Tips for the coming break. Fun safety tips, Safe
Sex Kits and important information

 Managing the Stress Threshold – April 16th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Location: EPEK-102
Coordinated by SH&WC and Presented by Tracy Taris LMFT
Description: Stress is an everyday fact. There is healthy stress that motivates, energizes
and prompts you to productive action. Then, there is unhealthy stress that debilitates,
frustrates, and can even cause physical and mental illness. Learn how to identify your
Stress Threshold - the amount of stress you can take and remain in the “healthy” range -
how to prevent a move into the unhealthy range, as well as how to eliminate stressors
once you have crossed your Threshold.
Flex Credit Pending

 SKINSMITH by the Medical Esthetician April 20th 11:30 – 12:45 and Place TBD
Coordinated by Mary Manual with skin care expert Cynthia Smith and the SH&WC
Description: Learn basic skin care, skin cancer prevention. Reasonably priced over the
counter skin purchases will be discussed. Benefits of medical esthetician services for problem or
preventative skin care. Followed by a Q&A session. Handouts and skin care samples will be
given; open to staff and students

 Earth Day Event – April 22nd 2020 11-1 PM Student Center Valencia Atrium
Coordinated by Audrey Burgdorfer RN
Description: Bring Awareness to Students about the polluting effects of nicotine products
to the environment. Earth Day context with prizes for those who would like participate.
  Out of the Darkness: COC Campus Walk for Mental Health Awareness, Support and
Healing. Saturday April 25th - Registration 8 AM - Walk is 9-Noon Cougar Stadium
Coordinated by SH&WC and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Description: The Out of the Darkness walk is a time when students/faculty and
administration along with the community can come together to create a culture within
our hometown that is smart about mental health. It is an event to bring hope to those
that may struggle to find the light through the darkness, and ensure that they know they
are NOT ALONE! We also honor the lives of those we have lost to
suicide!!! Entertainment, speakers, and snacks provides along with community
resources and other activities.
Flex Credit Pending

 “Mental Rejuvenation”: An day of events dedicated to your mental health

Wed, April 29th 12:30-1:30 PM Valencia Campus Room: HSLH-204
Featuring speakers Larry Schallert, Dan Broyles, and a surprise guest speaker!
1:30-4:30 PM Valencia Campus Honor Grove featuring fun and activities.
Presented and Coordinated by Psych. Club, Psi Beta Honor Society, and Active Minds
Club
Description: You do not want to miss out on this event! Come spend an afternoon with us
as we engage in variety of activities designed to rejuvenate you mentally. Activities will
include guest speakers, therapy dogs, yoga, meditation, small groups, poetry, games,
prizes, and more! Contact Alyssa with any questions by cell or text at (661) 414-4074 or
email at addelarosa2@my.canyons.edu

MAY

 Ask the Psychiatrist Tuesday May5th 6:30-8 PM Canyons Hall 201

Coordinated by the SH&WC and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Description: an opportunity for community members, faculty, staff and students to ask
questions of nationally recognized local psychiatrist Dr. Ahuja Aakash MD regarding
mental health, medications and treatment options in an informal Q&A setting
Flex Credit Pending

 In The Limelight Wednesday May 6th 11-1 Flagpole

Coordinated by the COC MH Ambassadors and Active Minds Club
Description: As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, come visit our ambassadors
and club members, receive giveaways, information and FREE PIZZA as we bring
awareness to the issues of Mental Health on college campuses. Learn about the
numerous mental health resources available to you on campus and participate in all of
our activities. The “Conversation Couch” will be open to help students meet new people.
The “Positivity Wall” is wall filled with your post-its to help spread compliments and
positivity.
 Shine a Light Event – Tues. May 12th & Wed. May 13th Location: Honor Grove
Coordinated by Gayle Freund & Student Health & Wellness Center
Description: Powerful lantern display representing the 1100 college students who lose
their life each year to suicide. Find out what you can do to help yourself and others.
Local Mental Health Providers will be there midday to answer questions. Community
Resources, suicide prevention information, flashlights and food will be provided from 11-
1 PM at the flagpole

 Suicide Prevention Intervention and Response Training (SPIRT) Tuesday May 12th 12-
1:30 PM HSLH-230
Coordinated by SH&WC, BMW and Priscilla Benites LMFT
Description: This session is designed to help participants identify the risk factors and
warning signs of suicide. You will learn about issues related to mental health, recovery
and stigma, how to respond compassionately and effectively in order to prevent suicide
and self-harm, how to support individuals who may be experiencing significant distress
interfering with their life or personal functioning, and know where to locate community
resources that can help those in need
Flex Credit Pending

 Mental Health First Aid Training

Friday May 15th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Location: MENH-343
Presented by: Mental Health America, FundaMental Change, City of Santa Clarita the
SCV Suicide Prevention Postvention and Wellness Committee
To register, contact Gayle Freund 661-362-5259/gayle.freund@canyons.edu
Description: This is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is
developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence
behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the
public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.
Flex Credit Pending

 No Drinking and Driving Event – Wed May 19th 2019 11-2 PM in the Student Atrium.
Coordinated by Audrey Burgdorfer RN
Description: A simulation drunk driving game and drunken goggles, See what its like to
drive drunk in the safety of the COC Valencia Student Center Atrium.

 Quit Your Nonsense – Choose Happiness Thursday May 21st 1-4 PM Room TBD
Presented by SH&WC’s Michael Graves ASW
Description: an interactive crash course focused on letting go of your favorite excuses for
not choosing happiness in each and every moment.
 Mental Rejuvenation: An day of events dedicated to your mental health
Wed, May 27th 12:30-1:30 PM Valencia Campus Room: HSLH-204
Featuring speakers Larry Schallert, Dan Broyles, and a surprise guest speaker!
1:30-4:30 PM Valencia Campus Honor Grove featuring fun and activities.
Presented and Coordinated by Psych. Club, Psi Beta Honor Society, and Active Minds
Club……
Description: You do not want to miss out on this event! Come spend an afternoon with us
as we engage in variety of activities designed to rejuvenate you mentally. Activities will
include guest speakers, therapy dogs, yoga, meditation, small groups, poetry, games,
prizes, and more! Contact Alyssa with any questions by cell or text at (661) 414-4074 or
email at addelarosa2@my.canyons.edu