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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, Holidays and Anxiety, on the site SPU Wellness 1 week, 2 days ago

Many of us look forward to winter break and the holidays. Maybe we get to spend time with family or friends – or we simply enjoy the relief of no deadlines and less work. For some of us though, the holidays can b […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Roadblocks to Interpersonal Effectiveness, on the site SPU Wellness 2 weeks, 2 days ago

This week wraps up talking about interpersonal effectiveness skills, including DEARMAN, FAST, and GIVE. In a perfect world, we can use these tools in all situations to better communicate with those around us. What […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Anxiety, on the site SPU Wellness 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Anxiety is one of the primary reasons undergraduates visit college counseling centers. In 2017, the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors reported that 51% of students receiving […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, GIVE Skill, on the site SPU Wellness 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The FAST skill from last week focused on helping you make sure you’re maintaining our self-respect and sticking to your values. This week, the last interpersonal effectiveness skill, the GIVE skill, prioritizes m […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, FAST Skill, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month ago

While using the DEARMAN skill from last week can help you get what you want, it’s also important to maintain your values and prioritize your self-respect. The FAST skill does exactly this, however, it’s imp […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, DEARMAN Skill, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 1 week ago

Interpersonal effectiveness skills can give you the tools you need to communicate better with others. While there are several skills that prioritize different objectives, one of these skills, DEARMAN, focuses on […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Mindfulness Exercises, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mindfulness has all sorts of benefits, including decreased stress and anxiety and increased attention and focus and feelings of connectedness. This month we focused on the skills of mindfulness – the WHAT skills o […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Mindfulness, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mindfulness has gained popularity in recent years. Mindfulness, the skill of non-judgmentally paying attention, has been shown to be beneficial for both emotional and physical health among undergraduate […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Wise Mind, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wise mind is the balance of emotion and reason. The emotion mind can be characterized by urges, desires, and strong feelings. In contrast, the rational mind can be thought of as the part of you that focuses on […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, HOW Skills: Non-Judgmentally & Effectively, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Last week we talked about how to practice one-mindfully, one of the HOW skills of mindfulness. The last two HOW skills, non-judgmentally and effectively, in combination with one-mindfully and the WHAT skills, give […]

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