Mindful MomentsMindful MomentsMondays: 8:30 – 9 am | Thursdays: Noon – 12:30 PMAug. 26 – Dec. 12 | VirtualNo session September 2, October 7, October 31, November 11, November 28Free, virtual, drop-in mindfulness session, open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a great way to start your week with guided mindfulness practice, and education on tools to promote mental well-being.  Register Online: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9Gv2nNwbOy8OdoIf you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.For More Information: Office of Health & Wellness wellness@bgsu.edu | 419-372-WELL (9355) bgsu.edu/recwell/well-being-programs

Join other peers in our peer-to-peer lead support where you can discuss life concerns, mental health and build connections with other peers!

In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio BRegistration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving BreakInterested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.eduAll sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required.For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Join us for a reception to celebrate the work of the Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project. The EVAC Project is a touring exhibition organized by co-curators Lee Fearnside and Joseph Van Kerkhove. During the reception, hear from Fearnside and Van Kerkhove, along with artist Maggie Denk-Leigh and veteran Lauren Pacini. RSVP to Kari Johnson at karij@bgsu.edu.About the EVAC Project Using storytelling and art, the EVAC Project bridges the gap between civilians and veterans by educating the public about life in the military. EVAC curators interview veterans about their experiences, and artists make an edition of prints based on their interpretation of those stories. Participating veterans served from World War II through the post-9/11 period, and in all branches of the military. Excerpts from the interviews are displayed with the art. EVAC provides veterans with a platform to share their stories, allowing a single story to resonate with and impact many.About the Featured Veteran Lauren Pacini is a photographer and author whose work focuses on Cleveland’s urban landscape. He is a Vietnam War veteran and was one of the first participants in the EVAC Project.About the Featured Artist Maggie Denk-Leigh is an Associate Professor and Division Chair for visual arts and crafts at the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) in Cleveland, Ohio. Beginning at CIA in 1999 in the printmaking program, she has taught courses in lithography, etching, screenprint, relief and digital media, and oversees a letterpress studio for a book arts course. Denk-Leigh is a founding board member, and the current Board President of the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation, a hand papermaking and book arts center in Cleveland, Ohio. As a practicing artist, Denk-Leigh explores anthropological associations through printed and sculptural works. Denk-Leigh received a Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking from Clemson University in South Carolina.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for a welcoming discussion space where international students at BGSU can share their experiences, challenges, and successes in adjusting to life in the U.S. Whether you're new to the country or have been here for a while, this event is designed to foster connection, support, and mutual understanding.Meet others who are navigating similar transitions and discover resources that can help make your journey smoother. Let’s embrace this vibrant international community together!Register to be part of this empowering conversation!_________________________________________________Hosted by the BGSU Counseling Center The BGSU Counseling Center aspires to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures.