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Movie today in the ATC: ‘The Ripple Effect’

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Picture of Kevin Hines, subject of The Ripple Effect, standing in from of the Golden Gate Bridge. Text on the image reads: ""I have now lived 16 years past the day I should have died..." Kevin Hines - Global Storyteller, Author & Filmmaker."

Posted image from ‘The Ripple Effect’ on Twitter. Source: https://twitter.com/TheEffectFilm/status/1040963711706587136

GRCC staff, students, and faculty are invited to a movie screening on campus next week: The Ripple Effect.

  • WHEN: TODAY, March 14, from 4-6 p.m.
  • WHERE: 168 ATC
  • WHAT: The Ripple Effect highlights the story of Kevin Hines who, at age 19, attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a very powerful film that attempts to bring awareness to mental health and reduce the attempts of suicide.

This screening is being shown as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant.

Bob VandePol, Executive Director of Employee Assistance Programs at Pine Rest, and Stacey Heisler, Program Director of the GRCC Counseling and Career Development Center, will be present at the screening to help facilitate discussion and help attendees process their thoughts, questions, and/or concerns.

Email Evan Macklin with any questions: EMacklin@grcc.edu

Movie screening focuses on mental health and suicide prevention, next week in the ATC

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Picture of Kevin Hines, subject of The Ripple Effect, standing in from of the Golden Gate Bridge. Text on the image reads: ""I have now lived 16 years past the day I should have died..." Kevin Hines - Global Storyteller, Author & Filmmaker."

Posted image from ‘The Ripple Effect’ on Twitter. Source: https://twitter.com/TheEffectFilm/status/1040963711706587136

GRCC staff, students, and faculty are invited to a movie screening on campus next week: The Ripple Effect.

  • WHEN: Thursday, March 14, from 4-6 p.m.
  • WHERE: 168 ATC
  • WHAT: The Ripple Effect highlights the story of Kevin Hines who, at age 19, attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a very powerful film that attempts to bring awareness to mental health and reduce the attempts of suicide.

This screening is being shown as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant.

Bob VandePol, Executive Director of Employee Assistance Programs at Pine Rest, and Stacey Heisler, Program Director of the GRCC Counseling and Career Development Center, will be present at the screening to help facilitate discussion and help attendees process their thoughts, questions, and/or concerns.

Email Evan Macklin with any questions: EMacklin@grcc.edu

GRCC hosts National Survivors of Suicide conference on Nov. 17

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The National Survivors of Suicide Conference will be held at GRCC’s Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 17, 2018.

Grand Rapids Community College’s Nursing Department has teamed up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and West Michigan Survivors of Suicide on the National Survivors of Suicide Conference.

This free conference will feature activities and discussions to support those who have lost a loved one to suicide, foster discussion among survivors, and explore ways to prevent suicide. Students in GRCC’s Nursing program and members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society will assist with the activities.

A lunch is provided, and parking is free. To register in advance, contact David McDonald at dmcd42@aol.com or (616) 949-3402. You can also register from 8:30-9 a.m. on the day of the conference.

Mental Health and Wellness Fair a Success—Thank You!

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The Mental Health and Wellness Fair last Tuesday, October 9, was a success! We had an estimated 150-200 students in and out of the Raider Grille, served by 20+ community partners from a variety of wellness fields relating to mental health and holistic wellness. Thank you to the faculty and staff that stopped by and encouraged students to attend!

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Mental Health and Wellness Fair today in the Raider Grille

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Feeling the stress of the semester as we get closer to midterms? Come explore the Mental Health and Wellness Fair!

The Mental Health and Wellness Fair is a one-stop shop for a wide range of resources available at GRCC and in Grand Rapids as a whole. The event is today, October 9, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Raider Grille (2nd Floor, Student Center).

We will have representation from community organizations that assist with mental health, substance abuse, food and housing insecurity, sexual/domestic violence, and many more! We will also be visited by the West Michigan Therapy Dogs, a henna artist, and have a number of giveaways including stress balls and more!

This event is open to all—come and get more information for yourself, others, or as a “just in case” for the future! See the event on Raider Connect for more details.

Mental Health and Wellness Fair next Tuesday in the Raider Grille

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Are your students starting to feel the stress of the semester as we get closer to midterms? Please consider encouraging the Mental Health and Wellness Fair next week!

The Mental Health and Wellness Fair is a one-stop shop for a wide range of resources available at GRCC and in Grand Rapids as a whole. The event is Tuesday, October 9, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Raider Grille (2nd Floor, Student Center).

We will have representation from community organizations that assist with mental health, substance abuse, food and housing insecurity, sexual/domestic violence, and many more! We will also be visited by the West Michigan Therapy Dogs, a henna artist, and have a number of giveaways including stress balls and more!

This event is open to all—come and get more information for yourself, others, or as a “just in case” for the future! See the event on Raider Connect for more details.

Upcoming Mind-Body Wellness Events from Counseling & Career Development

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Counseling & Career Development is presenting a series of Mind-Body Wellness events this Fall. These events are intended to promote student wellness, particularly their mental and emotional health and resiliency. We’re trying out some new offerings and formats this semester, including weekly mindfulness meditation and tai chi activities, as well as brief talks with nutritious snacks. These will be held at a variety of locations across campus. The September flyer is below; the events are also listed on the Raider Connect platform, where students can RSVP (not required, but helpful!).

All GRCC students, faculty, & staff are welcome. Questions? Call (616) 234-4130, email enisley@grcc.edu, or check out grcc.edu/counseling. Those in need of accommodations, please contact DSS in advance at (616) 234-4140.

Flier for the Mind-Body Wellness Series. Text reads: "GRCC Counseling & Career Development’s Mind-Body Wellness Series: September 2018 Events. (1.) Mindfulness Meditation: Mondays, starting September 10, 12-12:30 p.m., Meditation and Prayer Room, Main Floor Library and Learning Commons. Did you know that regular practice of mindfulness meditation can reduce stress, improve attention and concentration, increase feelings of connectedness, and may strengthen the immune system and improve stress-related physical and mental health conditions? Want to check it out for yourself? Join us for any of our weekly mindfulness meditation sessions to learn how to meditate or build on any previous meditation experience you may have. GRCC counselor, Emily Nisley, will facilitate sessions using a variety of common mindfulness meditation exercises. Our practice will be secular; no particular religious or spiritual beliefs are required. Chairs and floor seating are available; you’re welcome to bring a mat, cushion, towel, and/or blanket for more comfortable floor seating if desired. (2.) Tai Chi & Tea: Tuesdays, starting September 11, 12-1 p.m., Student Center Room 336. Originally developed in ancient China, tai chi is an exercise with benefits for the mind and body. Regular practice of tai chi’s slow, continuous movements with coordinated breathing and mental focus can decrease feelings of stress, improve mood, and increase strength, flexibility, and balance. The tai chi style we’ll practice was designed to be safe and gentle; it can even be done seated if needed. GRCC counselor Emily Nisley will lead the sessions, with about 45 minutes of tai chi, followed by time to enjoy a cup of tea together if you’d like. No experience necessary. Clothes you can move in and flat-soled shoes are recommended. Those with a health condition should consult their health care provider before beginning tai chi. (3.) Zzz’s Get Degrees!: Thursday, September 20, 1:30-2 p.m., Sneden Hall Room 103; Wednesday, September 26, 11-11:30 a.m., Cook Hall Room 213. Getting enough good-quality sleep lays a foundation for physical and emotional wellness, and is vital for maximizing the power of your attention and memory to achieve academic success. Despite this, there’s practically an epidemic of sleep deprivation amongst college students! Join us to learn how sleep (or lack thereof) impacts academic performance and health. Assess your own sleep quality and leave with 10 strategies for improving your sleep right away! Light refreshments will be served (while they last). All GRCC students, faculty, & staff are welcome. Questions? (616) 234-4130 enisley@grcc.edu grcc.edu/counseling. Those in need of accommodations, please contact DSS in advance at (616) 234-4140."