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Students with weight issues now have support
Marwa Younis
Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: Culture
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A health initiative is taking place on campus.
The Counseling Center and Health Center have created a new group called "Weight a Minute!" It is part of the Mind-Body Connection Center where students can have a place to go for support in all areas of mental, physical and emotional health.
The center is a meeting place where students are free to use massage and relaxation chairs to decompress.
"A significant part of my role with the Mind-Body Connection will be to establish a regular Student Health presence on campus," said Bill Smith, Student Health and Wellness Educator.
He is available to answer questions and health concerns and can be contacted at (816) 235-5350 or smithwe@umkc.edu.
There are frequent health checks in which one can participate such as diabetes screenings and blood pressure checks. The center is available for any UMKC student for free.
Students are welcome to attend programs about different topics such as stress management.
The new group, "Weight a Minute!" is focused on promoting and encouraging a healthier lifestyle for the UMKC community.
Once a week they will meet in the Mind-Body Connection Center located in the University Center, Room 161, for discussion, information and support about issues concerning weight, overeating and the emotional and psychological ramifications of these patterns of behavior.
Rachel Uffelman, UMKC Outreach Coordinator and staff psychologist, realizes the portrayal of the ideal body image has emotional and physical effects that can change the way students perform and make choices.
"This group will provide a supportive environment for individuals to explore the different elements of weight issues and develop a plan," Uffelman said. "It's private and confidential, and the staff psychologists at UMKC want students to know that there is hope, help and support on campus."
"Weight a Minute!" will help group members get out of a rut.
"A common concern that a lot of individuals have relates to being overweight or feeling stuck in a routine that does not best promote healthy choices, exercise and taking care of oneself for the future. The group is designed to provide these individuals both education and support in this area," said Sherri Theoharidis, originator and facilitator of the group.
The Counseling Center and Health Center have created a new group called "Weight a Minute!" It is part of the Mind-Body Connection Center where students can have a place to go for support in all areas of mental, physical and emotional health.
The center is a meeting place where students are free to use massage and relaxation chairs to decompress.
"A significant part of my role with the Mind-Body Connection will be to establish a regular Student Health presence on campus," said Bill Smith, Student Health and Wellness Educator.
He is available to answer questions and health concerns and can be contacted at (816) 235-5350 or smithwe@umkc.edu.
There are frequent health checks in which one can participate such as diabetes screenings and blood pressure checks. The center is available for any UMKC student for free.
Students are welcome to attend programs about different topics such as stress management.
The new group, "Weight a Minute!" is focused on promoting and encouraging a healthier lifestyle for the UMKC community.
Once a week they will meet in the Mind-Body Connection Center located in the University Center, Room 161, for discussion, information and support about issues concerning weight, overeating and the emotional and psychological ramifications of these patterns of behavior.
Rachel Uffelman, UMKC Outreach Coordinator and staff psychologist, realizes the portrayal of the ideal body image has emotional and physical effects that can change the way students perform and make choices.
"This group will provide a supportive environment for individuals to explore the different elements of weight issues and develop a plan," Uffelman said. "It's private and confidential, and the staff psychologists at UMKC want students to know that there is hope, help and support on campus."
"Weight a Minute!" will help group members get out of a rut.
"A common concern that a lot of individuals have relates to being overweight or feeling stuck in a routine that does not best promote healthy choices, exercise and taking care of oneself for the future. The group is designed to provide these individuals both education and support in this area," said Sherri Theoharidis, originator and facilitator of the group.
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Rebecca Linder Hintze
posted 9/26/07 @ 9:22 PM CST
Did you know that 70 percent or more of our personal issues (including our tendency to create excess weight)originate from family blocks? This is a key, and sometimes overlooked, piece of the puzzle relating to our health and family dynamics. (Continued…)
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