The Wellness Center is hosting an event “Eco-Anxiety and Climate Resiliency” on April 20 at 5 p.m. in the DB Auditorium. The documentary Gen-Z Climate Stories will be shown at the beginning of the event, followed by a Q&A about the climate crisis, paneled by Dean Valerie Banschbach, Kali Abel, Rachel Wheeler, and student leader […]
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Suicide Prevention Intervention Training (Mar. 16 & 17)
The Wellness Center invites you to participate in a suicide prevention intervention training. We have scheduled an ASIST training to be hosted at Orrico LL on March 16 and 17. ASIST is a layperson training that prepares people to address and intervene with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems. The training is robust […]
Green Dot Facilitator Training (Aug 8.–11)
The Wellness Center and Campus Ministry have secured funding to revitalize the Green Dot program here at UP! The Wellness Center is hosting a Green Dot facilitator training here at UP on August 8–11. We hope to have individuals from as many departments as possible attend the training and be Green Dot facilitators so we […]
Wellness Education & Prevention Training Available to the UP Community!
The Wellness Education & Prevention team has created a new online form for UP staff, faculty, and students to request Wellness training. Available trainings: Jed Foundation’s “You Can Help a Student” Jed Foundation’s “You Can Help a Friend” Green Dot General overview of wellness and counseling services on campus This form will be open year-round […]
New to The Bluff: Greg Peterson, Director of Student Wellness, Health and Counseling Center
The Health and Counseling Center welcomes Greg Peterson as the Director of Student Wellness. Greg previously held the role of Clinical Supervisor at Community Integrated Health Services from May 2020 until June 2022.
New Wellness Center To Honor Fr. Beauchamp
A new Recreation & Wellness Center, set to break ground in May 2014, will be named in recognition of University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. The announcement was made during the University’s annual Christmas gala on Friday, December 13. Earlier this year, Fr. Beauchamp announced he is stepping down as president at […]