WBI Weekly Digest

Welcome to November!

Well-Being Wednesday


Events

WBI will be holding/going to the following events! Please reach out if
interested! [log in to unmask]

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   *Sunday, Nov. 6th, 3pm.* WBI Group Run at Lake Harriet.
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      WBI is hosting a makeshift turkey trot in November as a way to get
      active and see some of Minnesota’s natural beauty!
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      There will be a carpool meeting at Mondale at 2:30pm
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   *Sunday, Nov. 13, 10am-11am.* MY Yoga. The Market at Malcolm Yards 501
   30th Ave E, Minneapolis, MN
   https://malcolmyards.market/event/my-yoga/all/
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      Malcolm Yards does yoga every Sunday for free! Just bring your own
      mat! It is right off the green line so it’s easy to get to. Reach out if
      you need a mat.
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   *Monday Nov. 21st and Wednesday, Nov 30th*. Timberwolves Games.
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       The Timberwolves have college nights for $10. Ticket information
      here. https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/promotions/college/
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   *Dec 3rd or 4th*. World Cup Mixer. Location and Time TBD
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      WBI, Sport Law Association, and Carlson’s Sports Business Club will
      be holding a mixer/potluck to watch the round of 16 for the World Cup!

WBI Outline Bank

WBI has an outline bank available to all law students!

To access, follow this link.
<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r1rlM67Wi_GygPsoH4a_1Iu91OtTDODR?usp=sharing>
Login with your UMN student email address to gain access.
Adjust Your Clocks!

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2am. At this time, we
will “fall back” one hour.

Public Safety Resources

FREE Self Defense Workshop hosted by the University.

Click here to learn more and register!
<https://shoprecwell.umn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=df1a8166-08bc-44a0-b5b5-771880098b16&semesterId=8371a14d-76ba-40dd-af2a-2f8905d887e5>

Class will include:

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   Learning practical strategies to get yourself out of potentially
   dangerous situations
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   Practicing easy self-defense techniques
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   Question and answer session
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   Safety tips including awareness, staying vigilant, and keeping safe


Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Program (CATGUARD)

A free marking kit is available to all faculty, staff, and students if you
have one of the following vehicles:

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   Chevrolet Express
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   Ford Econoline, F250
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   Honda Accord; CRV; Element; Odyssey
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   Hyundai Santa Fe; Tucson
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   Kia Sportage
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   Mitsubishi Eclipse; Lancer; Outlander
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   Toyota Prius; Tundra


You can pick up a CATGUARD from the front desk at the Department of Public
Safety, 505 Washington Avenue SE between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.

Advice Column

Any questions, concerns, or topics that you’d like some advice on, feel
free to submit them here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAqNgKEby8bdtoGJcXV6fRwYDX51qRnYgyxJEhcTgovMeKCw/viewform>!
You’ll get real advice, and maybe some memes for your situation.
Resources

NAMI Connections Group for Law Students

The NAMI Connections group offers peer-led support for law students living
with mental health disorders who attend any Minnesota law school (UMN Law,
St. Thomas, Mitchell Hamline).

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults with a mental
illness regardless of their diagnosis. (Aka… you don’t need an official
diagnosis to join us). This group is offered free of charge and is led by
trained individuals who are also in recovery – people who understand the
challenges folks with mental illness face.

Who: Law students living with mental illness (No diagnosis required)

What: Peer-led support group!

When: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month; 4:30-6:00pm

Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 12

Where: Remote; https://umn.zoom.us/j/97566449394

Meeting ID: 975 6644 9394

This group is confidential. It is not therapy.

Click here to see other NAMI Connection Groups offered in Minnesota.
<https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/>


"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 Monday 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


Group Therapy at Boynton Health

Understanding Self and Others for Graduate Students

Group Leader: Emily Price, PsyD, LP, (she/her)

Tuesdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | September 20th - December 6th

Understanding Self and Others for Black Students

Group Leader: Nomcebo Gugu Nkosi, LPCC (she/her)

Wednesdays | 1:00-2:30 p.m. | September 21st - December 14th

 To join a group, contact Boynton at 612-624-1444. All groups take place in
Boynton’s East Bank Clinic.



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 Ramsey County Book Club
<https://www.namiramseycounty.org/bookclub.html>

Join NAMI Ramsey County on the first Thursday of each month to discuss
books with a mental illness theme. Learn through compassionate
conversation. See which book they’re reading at
namiramseycounty.org/bookclub.

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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