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Do you know your love language? Did you know that how you want to be loved especially within the realms of love languages is often how you need to take care of yourself! This means if you get mad or hate something its probably because it is in direct opposition of how you want to be loved. All of this is to say is self care starts with self love! You deserve all the love languages who better to give you that then you!

Stop by Poulton Hall next Tuesday to connect with Health Education Services!

Take Care Tuesday is an hour for you to disconnect from the grind. Come for free snacks, music, and learn how to make self care plans for the semester!

Health Education Services is so excited to engage with incoming students this summer in person and virtually!

This year we’ll be partnering with to facilitate our bystander intervention workshop, Culture of Care: Bystander Intervention. Join us as we dive ways we can be a trauma informed bystander and create a community of care at Georgetown!

You can register using CampusGroups and we look forward to connecting with you!

We are hiring!🌟

To apply to https://tinyurl.com/COCBIFacApp or click on the link in our bio!

With spring break around the corner, it’s a great time to rest and recharge in order to finish the semester strong! Check out these mental health tips and resources to help you get started.

Don’t just survive this semester... thrive!!

As promised, here are some tips from Jack on how to thrive- not just survive- the semester. Check back next week for more!

The SSJ is here to help you make this semester the best it can be! Check back often for tips on how to create your own !

Our Democracy - President John J. DeGioia January 12, 2021 Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community: Every four years, in January, the city of Washington is home to a defining moment for our nation: the inauguration of a president, a citizen of our Republic, who commits to an oath, “to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitu...

Happy from Health Ed! As we head into what could be a stressful week for many, it’s important we focus on resilience. Here are some tips on how to turn hope and love into actions in your life!

Swipe through for some snapshots from the May 2020 SSJ 💙🤍

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Today’s Senior Reflection post is brought to you by Morgan Robinson:⠀
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I’ll try to make this as short and sweet as I can, but if you know me, you know that I am full of words, most of them anxious to escape. In the most succinct way we can sum all these words up: I am a graduate. Seeing the words, nonetheless saying it, feels absolutely surreal. All of the pain, tears, bliss, and joy of the past 4 years has amounted to this fateful moment, and I couldn’t be happier. But at the same time, I can’t help but grieve the lost memories of what would have and should have been. So instead, I’m comforted by the memories of what and who Georgetown was for me. ⠀
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My Georgetown experience is coupled up in the words resiliency & growth, both of which I’ve ebbed and flowed between recognizing but, for the most part, have stuck with me. I’m not the same Morgan as when I walked onto campus nearly 4 years ago, and that’s the way I want it. Someone once told me “Morgan, Georgetown is better because you were here,” so I’m leaning into that statement. And it’s acknowledging that wayback when during college decisions, coming to Georgetown was because this place needed me, not the other way around. So at the end of the day, or the end of college I should poetically say, I cherish the relationships that will continue with me and the sheer pride of achieving such a feat. Like Ms. Angelou said, I did Georgetown with a whole lot of passion, compassion, humor, and you best believe, with my own style.⠀
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If you need me, I’ll be strutting across my imaginary stage on Healy Lawn. But all jokes aside, it feels great to be a graduate, y’all. Hoya Saxa.

Today's Senior Reflection is brought to you by Emily Greffenius:⠀
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When I look back over my time at Georgetown, I tend to see it in fragments, separated by the different groups and people I got to meet and be a part of. The mental health advocates with Active Minds, the literature nerds from The Anthem, the teachers and other students in the English Department, the friends from my freshman floor in Darnall. I think of each of these groups as distinct from one another, but all so important in their building of my four years on the Hilltop.⠀
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Italo Calvino, a famous Italian author, writes that we are all a combination of many things, our experiences, our memories. And he’s right. Each of these pieces of Georgetown came together to not only create college for me, but to create who I am today. I wouldn’t be where I am without the plethora of experiences, information, and people I found at Georgetown. I’ll always carry that with me.

⁣Congratulations to our raffle winners from last week's Georgetown trivia and thank you to everyone for joining us! ⠀
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This week, join us in honoring and celebrating the amazing seniors of the HES staff: Emily, Andy, Sinclair and Morgan. Check back here every day this week EST for a Senior Reflection post. Starts today!

This week’s wellness posts are brought to you by Lisbeth Medina ‘21 , Nestor Labastida ‘21 , Julia Granitto ‘21 and Al Castillo ‘22.

Remember to take study breaks during finals week to recharge and stay focused! Join us this Friday at 12pm EST for Georgetown Trivia via our Instagram story! Up to 7 winners will each receive a free one-year subscription to the mindfulness app Headspace. Health Education Services wishes you the best of luck during finals!

Join us for five days of action and solidarity to cap off the last week of Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

This week’s wellness post is brought to you by Emily Greffenius ‘20 , Nestor Labastida ‘21 and Julia Granitto ‘21

Flip through for some things to keep in mind when thinking about the connection between mental and physical wellness. Follow the prompts for your chance to win a year long subscription to the mindfulness app Headspace (winner selected Thursday)!

Chat with us virtually!

Find strength in community by keeping in touch with friends and family! Organize a weekly check-ins, start a virtual book club, or offer to prepare a meal for those most in need in your neighborhood or community. When feeling lonely, take the time to connect with friends and family and always remember, we’re all in this together! No matter what, the Georgetown community is here to support and encourage one another!

Open Letter to Survivors

Dear Survivors,

We hope that this letter finds you as well as can be during such trying times. Since suffering and uncertainty should not be a part of the human condition, we won’t say we hope that you are adapting to the “new normal”. Rather, we hope that you are taking it one day at a time, taking time to celebrate the small wins and allowing patience as you figure things out.

Usually in April we plan lots of events and campaigns to celebrate your strength, bravery, and triumphs. This April we are not so fortunate. Nevertheless, we want to take time to give space to your survivorship.

WE see you. WE see your smile in the brightness of the sun. WE see your tears in the April showers. WE see your strength in the trunks of old trees. WE feel your gentle nature in the spring breeze. WE hear your voices as loud as thunder. WE see your battle in winding roads. WE see your successes in the blossoming of each flower. We see YOU.

Wishing you peace and love,
Georgetown University Health Education Services & SAPE

Today's Positivity Post also brought to you by Lisbeth Medina '21 and Andy Turner '20 .jt84

Stay positive by expressing and spreading gratitude!

Remember to pause and savor the small activities that bring you joy throughout the day. This may include walking, listening to music, or enjoying your favorite hobbies. When feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to reflect on the things you are thankful for. Spread gratitude by expressing appreciation and support for friends and loved ones. Showing appreciation can go a long way towards brightening someone’s day!

See our graphic for steps you can take towards practicing gratitude!

This week's posts on social wellness are brought to you by Lisbeth Medina '21 and Andy Turner '20 .jt84

While you may be practicing social distancing, you are not alone. Practicing social wellness enhances your ability to tackle adversity and tough challenges. You can practice social wellness by spending time connecting with your support system through text, calls, emails, or video calls. This may include group FaceTime calls, virtual book clubs, video workout sessions, or Netflix watch parties! While connecting with friends, focus the conversation on gratitude, celebrating each other’s milestones, and offering support to each other.

Remember, it is okay to disconnect and recharge! Do not feel guilty for taking a break from socializing or social media.

Today's post is from the Director of Health Education Services, Carol Day. The following graphics cover some things to think about regarding how to deal with the changes that are impacting each of us. There are 10 pages of Tips on How to Flourish Despite Adversity. There are a variety of tips; choose what seems best for you! Feel free to reach out to HES if you have any questions, concerns or needs. We are always happy to help and we are here for you.

As we kick off this campaign, we will be giving away a variety of wellness gifts to support you. Like this post on Facebook or Instagram to be entered to win a letter package from Pidge Post (cards and stamps to connect with loved ones).

The staff here at Health Education Services knows this is a difficult time filled with much change and upheaval. Last week we shared a post to let you know how you can still stay in touch with us during this time. Today we're sharing these national resources to ensure you have the support you need, when you need it. We may be apart (for now!), but you are not alone.

Hello from Health Education Services,

We at Health Ed recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on everyone in the Georgetown community. We hope that you have been able to seek safety and comfort through these challenging times.

COVID-19 is forcing people to change plans and things are dynamic. We will try to keep up to date with things you need to know about the current situation and some things to think about.During this transition, Health Education Services will be suspending the following services:

In-person health and wellness programming
Walk-in appointments
In-person counseling sessions

In lieu of in-person meetings, these virtual appointments will allow you to check-in with a clinician via Zoom. A check-in meeting will offer you:

The ability to ask questions, do planning around safety needs, get connected to needed resources and talk through any needed advocacy.
A chance to stay connected to your GU support systems, even when not able to meet in person.
(**Please note, this is not to be considered a counseling session, rather a way for us to stay connected during a time that we know is very stressful and challenging. We want to remain here for you in the ways we are able.)

If you are interested in scheduling a check-in meeting, here are the best ways to contact us:

For Interpersonal Violence (sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking) concerns: email the SARP team at [email protected].
For sexual health, nutrition and eating disorders: email Carol Day at [email protected].
For alcohol and drug related concerns: email Patrick Kilcarr at [email protected].

TLDR: Health Ed is offering check-in meetings via Zoom. Contact information above.

Happening TONIGHT, Hoyas! Make sure you RSVP so you may join in on a self-love and trauma-informed yoga session, sponsored by Health Education Services & The Center for Social Justice - Georgetown University in partnership with HEART Women & Girls.

A sweet treat will be provided after yoga!

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/selfloveyoga