During the month of February, Winthrop Unviersity celebrated "Wellness Month." Led by Health and Counseling Services, programs were scheduled campus-wide to educate students on multiple aspects of wellness. In an effort to bring Wellness education into the hall, these RAs chose to put on a series of programs that would focus on wellness.

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Over the month of February, the RAs organized three related programs that focused on Wellness.

On Tuesday, February 9th, a Residence Life professional staff member came to the hall for a program entitled "Sleep Better, Feel Better." This program educated residents on the beneifts of sleep, as well as touching upon sleep disorders and the impact of sleeping drugs. Residents were educated on ways to get better sleep and the positive impact sleep can play. The session also provided residents with practical applications and relaxation techniques.

On Wednesday, February 17th, another Residence Life professional staff member led a PiYo program for residents. This program, which lasted approximately 1 hour, combined Yoga and Pilates techniques. PiYo was a great work-out for the residents, and also provided stress relief.

Finally, on Wednesday, February 24th, Professor Danne Kasparek came to the residence hall for a Smoothie program. Dr. Kasparek educated residents on healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle. The reisdents, along with the RAs, made smoothies which are a healthy snack.

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These programs had an overarching goal of educating residents on how to live a healthy lifestyle and engage in activities that enhance their personal wellness. The programs strived to assist residents in developing techniques to manage their stress levels, engage in physical activity and maintain good levels of rest.

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This series of programs focused on multiple aspects of wellness and served to educate the Margaret Nance residents on how to care for themselves. Additionally, it introduced residents to several faculty/staff members on campus who are good resources for them.

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Overall, this series program was extremely successful. Residents greatly enjoyed the events and turn-out for each of the events was strong. Residents gained great tips on how to stay healthy and maintain a balanced lifestyle. It allowed them a break from their studying/classes, while providing them with a positive way to spend their time. And, the smoothies were delicious!

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This program could easily be adapted to other campuses. The key to making this program successful was finding resources on campus that could assist the RAs in educating residents. These resources often exist on other campuses in the Rec. Center, Health and Counseling, Wellness Center, Residence Life professionals, faculty members, etc.

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