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Going Live with DigitaLobby

Rolin Moe Featured March 1, 2016 No Comments »

Today we launch the SPU DigitaLobby, a space for students, faculty and staff to engage the Open Web in their teaching, learning and scholarship. SPU has a long history as a pioneer in understanding the importance of digital identity and transformation in cultivating the minds and character of its community members. In the 1990s, SPU […]

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Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Spiritual Well-Being, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 8 months ago

Summer is a great time to relax from academic stress and a time to recharge. Spiritual well-being is one way we can recharge and take care of ourselves. Spiritual well-being can be thought of in many ways, but […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Self-care vs. Selfishness, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 8 months ago

The self-care movement has gained momentum in recent years, with popular sayings like “treat yo’ self”. However, at times, there seems to be confusion about what self-care is and how it is not selfishness. At th […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 8 months ago

Sleep in college can be a roller coaster. From assignment deadlines to spending time with friends, there are a number of things that can impact how much sleep you are getting. What you need is a consistent sleep […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Procrastination, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 8 months ago

One of the biggest ways we increase our own stress, anxiety, and guilt is through procrastination – and college students are especially great at procrastination. 🙂 When you procrastinate, you have a weight on y […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Alcohol and Marijuana, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

There is a lot of hype around substance use on college campuses. Alcohol and marijuana are the top two substances of choice among college students, with almost 50% of college students (18-22 years old) reporting […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, ACT in Summary, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

Over the past eight weeks we’ve covered all the core components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These six core processes (contacting the present moment, defusion, acceptance, values, committed a […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Current Mental Health Trends, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

Depression and anxiety continue to be the top two mental health concerns on college campuses, with eating disorders a close third. While most college students may not meet criteria for a clinical diagnosis – i […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Senses of Self, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), there are “senses of self” –

There is the thinking self, or the conceptualized self. This is the part of you that makes judgments, plans, and has beliefs and memor […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Committed Action, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

Last week we explored values and how these can guide your life. Values can give you direction and help you to live a more meaningful life. This is easier said than done! Just identifying your values won’t help y […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Know Your Values, on the site SPU Wellness 1 year, 9 months ago

Values are talked about a lot in regards to mental health and wellness, however, values are not always defined the same way. As one of the core components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, values are how we […]

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