week one - Our why

Students explore reasons behind why they are doing what they are doing. Our “why” forms the basis of our being, gives us focus and reminds us of the big picture. This first step establishing our why is an important one.

week two - Declaring + Defining

Students begin the process of feeling comfortable declaring themselves a priority. So many of our students come from backgrounds where self-care and prioritizing health and wellness just isn’t a thing. Recognizing it’s okay to put ourselves on our own plate is critical.

Beginning to define what well-being means is the next step. It’s an ever-evolving process, but gaining clarity early on and starting with the basics sets a solid foundation.

week three - taking stock

Self-awareness forms the basis of well-being. Students explore their natural tendencies and current habits. Getting a baseline read on how we tend to operate on a daily basis will inform better choices going forward. Students learn to work within their natural tendencies and get clear on which habits are supporting and which habits are hindering their well-being. We perform this exercise without judgement, but with curiosity.

week four - connecting the dots

Students build on the previous week by gathering data on how they feel as a result of their key habits. The goal is to continue growing self-awareness and connecting the dots between how our choices and behavior impact how we feel on a daily basis.

week five - setting our intention

Self-awareness coupled with intention is powerful. Students set an intention for their well-being to guide their efforts this summer and beyond. Envisioning their well-being and becoming excited to take small action steps toward being well is really the goal.

week six - take action

The final three weeks will be a time for students to experiment with setting and achieving small weekly wellness goals. Students learn about the science behind habit formation and develop a growth mindset when it comes to their well-being.

week seven - take action

Students report findings from last week and formulate a wellness goal for this week. Group discussions are facilitated to share insights and encouragement.

week eight - wrap up

Students report findings from last week and formulate a wellness goal for this week. Students craft a well-being action plan to support themselves going forward based on what they learned this summer.

**Note that students and staff will be able to remain active members in the wellness portal and receive ongoing support as they progress into the fall and spring. If programs are interested in having more students sign up, they are welcome to do so via the Fall Wellness Series that begins September 20, 2021.