Upcoming Events
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse
Monday, October 9th ~ 6:00 to 8:00pm ~ Woodhead Lounge (Exley
Science Center 184)
Have a close friend or partner who is a survivor of sexual
assault, domestic abuse, or both? Want to learn more ways to support
the survivors in your life? Come talk about support techniques,
learn what questions are important to ask about triggers (and what
triggers are), and prepare to support your loved one(s) and yourself
in ways that work for both of you. These are life-long skills, but
remember (even with midterms) that the Clothesline Project will be
up October 9th-13th and that Take Back the Night is Thursday,
October 19th, immediately after fall break. This workshop is open to
all. Light snacks and dessert provided.
Facilitated by two engaging, trained and experienced domestic
violence and sexual assault educators/advocates from The Network/La
Red who are queer/straight/BDSM/etc. friendly and committed to
social justice.
Questions? Contact pkruza@wesleyan.edu. Sponsored by WesWell's Peer
Health Advocates.
Take Back the Night Rally & March
Thursday, October 19 ~ Starting at 7:00pm ~ Steps of Olin Library
Take Back the Night is an annual event at Wesleyan University
and college campuses nationwide to raise awareness about sexual
violence. This event is an opportunity for the Wesleyan community
to gather in support of survivors of sexual assault and for those
survivors to share their stories in a safe space. The concept behind
"taking back the night" is that the night should be safe for
everyone. Beginning with a rally at the steps of Olin at 7pm on
October 19th, we will march to several locations on campus for
speak-out circles (North College Lawn, the CFA courtyard, and Andrus
field), concluding with a candlelight vigil. Everyone is encouraged
to attend this important and powerful event. Questions? Contact
cphillips@wesleyan.edu.
Take Back the Night Website
Current information on all events related to Take Back the
Night, including the Clothesline Project, workshops, discussion
pre-forums, and the submission of anonymous narratives for reading
at the march, can be found at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/weswell/tbtn_october2006.htm (Check back
often for updates).
Announcements
What health issues would you like to see addressed in future
editions of HealthierU?
Email weswell@wesleyan.edu with your suggestions!
Want to list your health-oriented event in HealthierU?
Email weswell@wesleyan.edu with the complete details!
Tips for a HealthierU
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week's tips
center on breast health as well as the prevention of other forms of
cancer.
Cancer prevention: 7 steps to reduce your risk (presented by the
Mayo Clinic)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-prevention/CA00024
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has become the go-to
organization for all things breast cancer-related. Check out their
"About Breast Cancer" pages (at http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=300)
and their Breast Self-Exam information (at http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=480)
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting
biological men between the ages of 15 and 35 years old--but it can
strike any male, any time. Testicular cancer is almost always
curable if it is found early. The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
offers the following instructions for doing a self-exam:
http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html
Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation offers cancer support,
educational information and many opportunities to get involved with
supporting cancer survivors...even by purchasing one of those famous
yellow wristbands!
Check it out at
http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.594849/k.CC7C/Home.htm
Quote of the Week
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation
determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." ~
Lou Holtz
Healthy Dose of Info
Want to wake up without hearing the screech of an alarm
clock? It is possible!
Here are the beginning steps:
1. Determine what time you need to wake up on most days. Make this
your sleep goal.
2. Use your alarm clock to wake up at approximately that same time
each morning. Our bodies? physiological processes are governed by
the circadian rhythm, a cycle that in humans is closely adapted to
the 24-hour day. By training yourself to wake up at the same time
each day, you ?set? your circadian rhythm.
3. Figure out how much sleep you really need. Depending on your age,
you probably need 7-10 hours of sleep each night. Individual sleep
needs vary, however. Getting adequate rest is the most obvious way
to help you wake up when you want.
4. Go to bed at approximately the same time every night. Once you
know when you need to get up and how much sleep you need, you can
determine what time you need to go to sleep. While you may initially
find it difficult to go to bed at the same time each night, if you
make an effort to do so it will become easier over time.
5. Wean yourself off the alarm clock. After as little as a week of
using a regular bed time and wake-up time, you should be able to
wake up at about the correct time without your alarm. The more
consistent your schedule is, the better, but even if you
occasionally go to bed later or earlier than your usual time, your
body should still feel ready to get up at your set time.
Additional steps and information at:
http://www.wikihow.com/Wake-Up-Without-an-Alarm-Clock
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