Virtual Services & Resources 2020-2021
Virtual Services
Due to precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the staff in McWell are working hard to provide students with virtual services that can be accessed from different locations and time zones. For the latest information about services and opportunities, follow @McWellND on social media. For the most up to date information about the University's response to COVID-19, visit here.nd.edu/.
Staff Accessibility
McWell staff is available during regular business hours (Mon - Fri 8am-5pm) for both in-person and virtual meetings. Staff also remain active and engaged on email and social media. If you need to contact a McWell staff member please use email as your first point of contact. The main McWell email account, mcwell@nd.edu is monitored during normal business hours.
Dreaming Domers Sleep Program
Sleep is important for success in all things and is especially important during stressful times to support your physical and emotional well-being. The Dreaming Domers Sleep Program is available to students for online registration and electronic education. For more information and to register, visit: https://mcwell.nd.edu/services/sleep-program/.
Substance Use Risk Reduction Meetings
A McWell staff member is available to you to meet virtually to discuss substance use concerns in a private and non-judgmental way. For more information, visit: https://mcwell.nd.edu/services/substance-abuse-risk-reduction/. Email Mara Trionfero Lucas to schedule an appointment.
Alcohol eCheckUpToGo
The Alcohol eCheckUpToGo is an interactive web survey that allows university students to enhance their overall well-being through risk reduction around alcohol. Students enter information about their drinking patterns and receive feedback about their use of alcohol to use to make healthier choices. For more information, visit: https://mcwell.nd.edu/services/substance-abuse-risk-reduction/. If you would like to discuss your results with a McWell staff member, email Mara Trionfero Lucas to schedule an appointment.
Koru Online
Koru is an nationally-known, evidence-based mindfulness program developed specifically for college students by experts at Duke University. Typically conducted in-person, you will have the option between in-person and sessions in a virtual format. Registrants will be contacted about specific details. If you are interested in joining a future session of Koru, please visit: https://mcwell.nd.edu/services/stress/ and click on the registration link.
Daily Well-Being Content
Follow @McWellND on social media regularly for content focused on promoting and supporting your well-being.
Virtual Workshops
Staff at McWell are working to create online, virtual workshop opportunities (in addition to our traditional in-person workshops) to provide you with valuable skills for supporting your well-being. Request a workshop for your hall or organization by filling out this form.
Virtual Resources
There are a number of great resources available during this time. Check out the Division of Student Affairs Covid19 page for emotional well-being resources. Or visit the sites below to take advantage of great free content.
Koru Mindfulness
Free guided meditations and breathing exercises.
Down Dog App
Free use of app for students, teachers, and healthcare workers.
Downloadable Well-Being Resources
Check back here regularly for new and updated downloadable well-being resources.
Fuel Yo' Self, The Dining Halls & Beyond: A GROW peer educator guide with ideas and resources for creative and healthy eating
Bouncing Back: Activities to Boost Resilience
Finding Balance Winter Reflection Guide
Take a Break Restoration Guide
Peaceful Places Guide from our GROW peer educators with spaces on campus and activities to take a brief break
The What is There To Do? Guide from our GROW peer leaders offers ideas and suggestions for safe ways to have fun
Full Transition to Online Learning Toolkit: Tips and worksheets to help you build resilience, be more productive and navigate the unknown
Emotional Well-Being Conversations Toolkit: A guide for how you might support a friend or family member
Coronavirus Conversations Toolkit: Tips for having those difficult, but necessary, conversations about the new normal
Instructor Resource: Supporting Student Well-Being
How to Breathe Guide: A guide to a variety of calming and energizing breathing activities.
Cultivating Connectedness in a Time of Distance: Activities to support and strengthen a sense of connectedness
Individual worksheets:
Creating Healthy Routines
Building Individual Resilience
Self Check and Staying Motivated
How to Make Friends Worksheets
Offering Kindness to Self & Others
Check out virtual Summer Camp on Instagram for great resources and activities.
Each week over the summer the GROW peer educators had new themes to explore, a challenge to get you thinking about the theme, an engagement activity and live social activity. Miss out over the summer? No worries! The themes and challenges are on the sheets below and offer creative options for having fun. To participate, just follow along on the material below!
Summer Camp week 1: Movies and Smoothies
Summer Camp week 2: Explore the Outdoors
Summer Camp week 3: Let's Get Artsy!
Summer Camp week 4: Food and Fun
Summer Camp week 5: Listen and Learn
Summer Camp week 6: Engage, Educate and Empower
Summer Camp week 7: Practice Makes Perfect, challenge guidelines
Summer Camp week 8: Go Green ND!
Summer Camp week 9: ReDefine Your Normal
