If you care about your overall health and
well-being, then you will enjoy attending the
“Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.”
-Marcus Valerius Martial
Please refer to the attached program directory for descriptions and seminar schedule.
Sponsored by
University of Connecticut
__Greater Hartford Campus__
Counseling & Wellness Center
www.hartford.ucon.edu/cwc
„Health & Wellness Program Series‟ scheduled
during spring semester 2011.
Seminar programs will be presented by
University of Connecticut faculty and staff,
as well as community health care practitioners
and non-profit organizations.
QUESTIONS????
For information, please contact:
Robin Shefts, Associate Director
robin.shefts@uconn.edu
860-570-9288
DATE /TIME PRESENTER PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION LOCATION

Thurs. March 17 Eric Miller „Move Better, Feel Better This demonstration includes simple movements to explain Health Psychology Class
11:15am-12:55pm „Certified Alexander with the Miller Alexander ways of moving with less tension and greater efficiency. (Library Bldg. –rm. 404)
Technique‟ Teacher Technique‟ Improve posture and decrease pain.
Tues. March 22 Molika Chea „Colorful Eating for Learn about balanced diet, mental function, Art Gallery
5:30pm-6:15pm GHC Adjunct Professor a Healthy Lifestyle‟ stress management behavior (Undergraduate Bldg.)

Tues. April 5 Diana Boehnert „Expressive ART Learn how art heals with an experiential component Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm Hartford Hospital as a Healing Tool (Limited to 12 participants, so please RSVP to the (Undergraduate Bldg.)
(Integrative Medicine) Counseling & Wellness Center as soon as possible.)

Wed. April 6 Jennifer Wenderoth „Sexual Assault Learn about different forms of sexual assault, the laws, Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm YWCA-SACS What You Need to Know‟ and community services available- Q&A (Undergraduate Bldg.)

Thurs. April 7 Teri Cummings „Change your Food Learn tips/tricks for simple changes that affect Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm Whole Foods, Inc. Change Your Life‟ relationships including work productivity, (Undergraduate Bldg.)
stress management, illness, etc.
Tues. April 12 Janice Rothstein „Coping Strategies Lots of demand, but too little time… Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm Jewish Family Services for College Students‟ coping skills for a college schedule (Undergraduate Bldg.)

Tues. April 12 Dr. Richard Shulman „Valuing Therapy Learn about issues managed care has brought to Art Gallery
5:30pm-6:15pm Volunteers in in the Age of psychotherapy & the importance of privacy in therapy. (Undergraduate Bldg.)
Psychotherapy Medication and An alternative approach will be discussed.
Managed Care‟
Thurs. April 14 Jackie Santiago „Disability Featured Movie: „Adam‟ & Discussion Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm GHC Center for Students Awareness Day‟ Adam (Hugh Dancy), a lonely man with (Undergraduate Bldg.)
with Disabilities Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship
with his upstairs neighbor, Beth (Rose Byrne)

Tues. April 19 Nilda Ferandez „Know Your Status: Learn HIV/STD preventative information Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm UConn/CCMC-HYHIL HIV/STD Prevention‟ in an interactive and engaging manner (Undergraduate Bldg.)

Thurs. April 28 Dr. Marie Mammone „Naturopathic Medicine Learn about these healing therapies Art Gallery
12:45pm-1:30pm Naturopathic & & Acupuncture as primary or alternative interventions (Undergraduate Bldg.)
Acupuncture Health Ctr. Healing Therapies‟
Coordinated by For information, please contact:
Robin Shefts, Associate Director 860-570-9288
Counseling & Wellness Center
robin.shefts@uconn.edu
University of Connecticut
Greater Hartford Campus www.hartford.ucon.edu/cwc