WBI Weekly Digest
Snow Daze
Well-Being Wednesday
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Stay warm out there!
Events
POSTPONED Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event
Due to the weather, we postponed this networking event that was scheduled
for tomorrow. We will reschedule soon!
WBI Braintrust Elections
We are looking for three rising 3Ls and three rising 2Ls to join the WBI
Braintrust to help grow WBI, plan events, and advocate for students. Please
fill out this form to nominate yourself for a position.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqWH_zpw3kpjchL8pM7kog8twO2yk8btQD40zZRNySPa_9Xw/viewform>
If you are curious about the ins-and-outs of being on the Braintrust, we’d
be happy to answer any questions! [log in to unmask]
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Quick Pick-Me-Up
With all this snow on the way, it looks like we may be stuck inside! Here
are some ways to pass the time (when not doing homework, of course!):
1.
Romanticize your life by watching the snow fall with some coffee, tea,
or hot chocolate in hand
2.
Read a chapter or two of a FUN book (put down your textbook)
3.
Paint your nails
4.
Try to cook a yummy meal with the random food you have in your kitchen
5.
Do a small space exercise
6.
Catch up on that show you’re watching
7.
Call a friend!
8.
Try to complete a puzzle
9.
Do 10-minute meditation for beginners! 10-Minute Meditation For Beginners
<https://youtu.be/U9YKY7fdwyg>
10.
If you’re sleep deprived, now’s your chance to get some sleep!
Resources
"Character and Fitness" Wellness Group
A student-run, safe, strictly confidential, judgment-free, casual support
group welcomes anyone struggling with substance use or who is in recovery.
Who: University of Minnesota law students struggling with substance use or
who are in recovery
What: Student-run, peer support group
When: Held every Friday at 12:30
Where: Mondale Hall
Hybrid meeting: Contact [log in to unmask] for room location, Zoom
info, support, or other inquiries.
Let’s Talk <https://counseling.umn.edu/LetsTalk>
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What: Let’s Talk Counselor in Mondale Hall
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Who: Ms. Kifaya Bishop, Multicultural Counselor from Student Counseling
Services
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When: Every Thursday from 1-3pm
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Where: N20 in the Wellness Room
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No appointment necessary. Drop in.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers <https://www.mnlcl.org/>
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LCL offers resources on substance use and compulsive behaviors, mental
illness, stress, and well-being
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LCL offers free counseling through Sand Creek for any issue that causes
stress or distress.
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Support Groups <https://www.mnlcl.org/support-groups/#adhd_support>
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ADD/ADHD Support Group: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm
via Zoom (Pre-Registration is required for this group. Email
[log in to unmask])
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Well-Being Group: Thursdays 12:00-1:00 via Zoom
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Need assistance now? Call 651-646-5590 or 800-525-6466
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For 24-hour phone counseling, call Sand Creek
<https://www.mnlcl.org/services/counseling/> at 651-430-3383 or
888-243-5744 (If asked, say you were referred by LCL)
Boynton Mental Health
<https://boynton.umn.edu/clinics/boynton-mental-health>
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To schedule your first appointment, call 612-624-1444
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Offering in-person and telehealth
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Individual and couples therapy available (10-session-per-year limit for
each type)
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Eating disorder services, ADD/ADHD treatment, alcohol and chemical
health services, and group therapy available
Looking for a Therapist?
Learn about the various types of mental health professionals and types of
treatments available.
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Types of Mental Health Professionals
<https://www.mhanational.org/types-mental-health-professionals>
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Types of Mental Health Treatments
<https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-treatments>
Psychology Today Find a Therapist Search Tool
<https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mn/minneapolis>
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Psychology Today is a great resource to find a therapist
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Filter by specific location, accepted insurance, specialty, issues, age,
gender, sexuality, language spoken, ethnicity, faith, and more
Fast Tracker <https://fasttrackermn.org/>
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Search tool for mental health and substance use disorder resources in
Minnesota
Crisis Resources <https://counseling.umn.edu/crisis-services>
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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Call 988
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Text ‘MN’ 741741
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Chat Online <https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/>
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Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis - dial 988
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Options for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - for TTY users: use your preferred
relay service or dial 711 then 988.
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Veterans Crisis Line - dial 988 then press 1
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Call any time, for any reason
Sand Creek 24/7 Phone Counseling
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651-430-3383 or 888-243-5744
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If asked, say LCL referred you
NAMI Educational Courses
<https://namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/classes/https-namimn-org-education-and-public-awareness-classes-all-scheduled-classes/>
NAMI offers numerous educational courses for a wide variety of audiences,
all relating to mental health. Check out their current schedule to find a
course that looks interesting to you! (Practically all the courses are
free!)
WBI has created a Resources Page on our website
<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/wbi/resources> where law students can
always go to find support.
UMN Law Well-Being Initiative
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