  {"id":579,"date":"2023-09-18T11:49:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T15:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/?page_id=579"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:47:54","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Well-Being at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Well-Being Resource Fair<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-695x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-746 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-695x900.webp 695w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-309x400.webp 309w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-768x994.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-485x628.jpg 485w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer-1186x1536.webp 1186w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2025\/01\/FYFW-Well-Being-Resource-Fair-Flyer.webp 1482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Well-Being at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ team and partners from around campus to learn about all the well-being resources available to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commons Fireplace Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday, February 4th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, reach out to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@bates.edu\">wellbeing@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Well-Being Interns<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"1c65ab01-5776-4e1d-80e2-4061bcef83b6\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peer-based education and programming on health and well-being is carried out by the Well-Being Interns, a group of student staff members in the Office of Student Well-Being. Supported by staff on the Well-Being team, interns support peer well-being in three main ways: 1) working within their peer networks to identify well-being needs on campus; 2) programming tailored to specific needs or specific times in the academic year; 3) broad, all-campus programming weeks in each semester, like Well-Being Week and Sex Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students from all class years are invited apply to be Well-Being Interns each year in the spring, on Handshake. For more information, reach out to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@bates.edu\">wellbeing@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"2480b3e4-81a5-43c7-874a-82447f237e45\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"2480b3e4-81a5-43c7-874a-82447f237e45\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 &amp; 102<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"2480b3e4-81a5-43c7-874a-82447f237e45\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Student Well-Being supports the First-Year Experience mission, particularly as it pertains to promoting the value of health and wellness. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 is an interactive module sent to all matriculating students and invites students to consider their plans for the four years ahead. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 also includes important information and opportunities to practice skills for staying socially and emotionally healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101, all first-year students will be invited to take Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 102 at the start of their winter semester. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 102 references individualized responses from Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101, allowing students to reflect on personal goals and choices. Designed by students, for students, Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 &amp; 102 are the start of an important conversation about health and wellness that we invite you to continue throughout your time at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"154bdea7-011a-4da2-bdec-57551246428b\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"154bdea7-011a-4da2-bdec-57551246428b\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Well-Being Challenges<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"154bdea7-011a-4da2-bdec-57551246428b\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic Year 2023-2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"february\"><a href=\"#march\">March: Physical Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Challenge: Move Edition: Fueling for Finals!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical activity enhances cognitive function, prevents mental fatigue, reduces stress and supports your overall well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try walking a lap around the puddle, taking a break from studying and stretch for 5-10 minutes, take the stairs somewhere you would normally take the elevator, walking downtown to get your favorite study snack!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the full challenge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2024\/04\/MOVE-2.pdf\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Challenge: Eat Edition: Fueling for Finals!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click this <a href=\"https:\/\/ed.ted.com\/lessons\/how-the-food-you-eat-affects-your-brain-mia-nacamulli\">link<\/a> to watch a TedEd video on how food affects your brain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a significant source of carbs such as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes or quinoa at every meal to help improve memory and focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as tuna (in the Salad Bar), hemp hearts, flax\/chia seeds (in the Choices Fridge) for improved memory retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the full challenge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2024\/03\/EAT-1.webp\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_physical_web.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_physical_web.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_physical_web-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_physical_web-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_physical_web-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"february\"><a href=\"#february\">February: Environmental Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick up a Bingo card on Monday (2\/5) in the Fireplace Lounge, or scan the QR code below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the Bingo card <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2024\/02\/Well-Being-Challenge-Feb.webp\">here<\/a>! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try some Environmental Well-Being Strategies and attend Winter Carnival events, and get Bingo!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return your Bingo card on to healthed@bates.edu or the Res Life Office in Chase Hall Winter Semester Well-Being Raffle!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_environmental_web.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-555 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_environmental_web.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_environmental_web-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_environmental_web-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_environmental_web-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"january\"><a href=\"#january\">January: Academic Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add all syllabus assignments to your calendar or planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Office Hours for one of your classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Student Advising portal &#8216;by Class Year&#8217; section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create 5 goals for the semester based on the portal info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_academic_small.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-549 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_academic_small.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_academic_small-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_academic_small-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_academic_small-628x628.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"october\"><a href=\"#december\">December: Spiritual Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiritual Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Reading Day, try the challenge in the Fireplace Lounge, and drop it off on your way out to be entered into a raffle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create art in the Multifaith Chaplaincy\u2019s Nest (free art supply room) honoring a sacred practice for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk or have tea with a friend and talk about joy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a moment to play in the snow, play a game, or be silly with friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_spiritual_sm-628x628.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"october\"><a href=\"#november\">November: Mental Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick up a Bingo card on Monday (11\/27) in the Fireplace Lounge, or scan the QR code below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the Bingo card <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/11\/Mental-Well-Being-Bingo-Card.pdf\">here<\/a>! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try some Mental Well-Being Strategies, and get Bingo!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return your Bingo card on Friday (12\/1) in the Fireplace Lounge and enter the Fall Semester Well-Being Raffle!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icon_mental_sm-628x628.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"october\"><a href=\"#october\">October: Relational Well-Being Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top right-image-with-explanatory-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relational Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask someone new to have a meal together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a meeting with a supportive faculty\/staff member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend meaningful time with a friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with a staff member at the OIE, Harward Center, SASC, CAPS, or Residence Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call a friend or family member from home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_relational_web.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_relational_web.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_relational_web-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_relational_web-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/files\/2023\/08\/well-being-icons_F_relational_web-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1296,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"bates_author_byline_override":"","_hide_page_title":false,"_header_override":"","_template_width_override":"","_dimp_site_id":"","_dimp_override_contact":false,"_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"_sidebarChoice":"","footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"class_list":["post-579","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1296"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=579"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":782,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579\/revisions\/782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}