In the midst of trying times, anxiety and stress levels can become overwhelming. Therefore, it is important that stress and anxiety be managed in healthy ways. A virtual workshop on "Top 10 Tips for Better Stress Management in a Pandemic" was held by Rachel Keener, PsyD and CAPS Therapist, on April 16, and the workshop had a total of 84 viewers. Of the 84 viewers who participated, one viewer, Andrea Aguilar, commented that before this workshop, she managed her stress in a variety of ways. One of these ways was participating in a yoga class, and she stuck with that tactic for a while. Another viewer, Raeven Jones, a Psychology Honors Student and a Psychology Peer Advisor, said that … [Read more...] about Dr. Keener hosts webinar to help reduce stress
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PAWS calms students for finals
By Marc-Olivier Drouin |Staff Writer| With finals just around the corner, CSUSB students had the chance to release some tension with dog petting and chair massages. On Wednesday Nov. 28, the Student Health Center, in collaboration with the Center for Health Education and Wellness, invited massage therapists and dogs to the Commons. About 10 dogs and their owners were gathered outside the Commons where students were invited to pet away worries and stress by playing with dogs. As strange as it may seem, according to the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, students and employees that have access to a dog are less stressed during the day than those who had … [Read more...] about PAWS calms students for finals
Animal housing
By Alejandra Arana |Staff Writer| Students should be allowed to have pets in the dorms or apartments to help reduce the stress of college life. Coming home to an excited, jumping puppy or kitten allows the stress to leave your body. I moved down here from Northern California and my first year was very difficult to deal with without my family. If I would have been allowed to bring my bunny Snowball, I would have had something from home that no one could take from me. She would have been a constant and reassuring reminder from home that would have helped me deal with my stress. Housing does not allow pets (besides fish) to live with students for various reasons but they should … [Read more...] about Animal housing