Wellness Student of the Month

By Jim Walsh, The Bloomington Center

Matt Patterson works at the IU Wright Food court hauling piles of heavy trays, washing pots and pans, carrying out the trash, and wiping tables during the hectic daily ebb and flow of the student population. However, rather than just zonking out on the couch after such a physically strenuous shift, Matt has been keeping with his own active fitness program.

On Mondays, Matt has an individual wellness session where he does an hour of guided weight training. This session is also used to monitor Matt’s weight, which has steadily been declining since the summer. “I haven’t had French fries for like 4 months, I’ve also cut back on my pop,” Matt said. “I can’t wait till it gets warmer, when I can walk and ride my bike around more.”

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Wellness Student of the Month: Ashley Titone

By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

Ashley’s Wellness successes are a culmination of her independent and group session efforts. Routine, independent exercise is a part of Wellness is where Ashley has really shown growth. “I enjoy using my treadmill at my apartment because afterwards I’m not as stressed and I feel good about myself.” Additionally, her flawless attendance record is an example to other students.

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Wellness Student of the Month

By Talitha Eustice, Berkshire Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

Liz Gray is an integral and dynamic part of the C.I.P. Volleyball team. The volleyball team is comprised of 9 dedicated CIP athletes that show up consistently and work hard. The students devote two hours of their Sunday every week for practice and drills and compete in a recreational league in Pittsfield, MA every Tuesday. In addition, they have all taken extra time to act as referees for other games.

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Healthy Muffin Recipe

By Kristen Vorisek, Berkshire Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

‘Tis the season for baked goods! This year, why not bake something a little more nutritious?

This flax muffin recipe has become a favorite, and it contains no white sugar, bleached flour, or butter.

High in fiber and healthy fats, these muffins are also quite delicious.

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Wellness Students of the Month

Modern and Innovative Techniques to Create Healthier Lifestyles

At the core of the program, CIP is committed to address the wellness of each student. The Wellness Program offers nutrition classes, fitness training, sensory diets, yoga and exercise clubs and many more modern and innovative techniques which help create healthier lifestyles and provide education about physical fitness and well-being.

The CIP Wellness Students of the Month are…

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Pumpkins in the Park – A 5k Run!

By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

This semester two students competed in the annual Pumpkins in the Park 5k run! Peter Snell and Ben Kesselhaut (both former Health & Wellness students of the month) trained for three months prior and on the day of the race finished the race in 41 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. Both students ran the entire race course, which included a scenic waterfront portion and several hills.

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Newspaper Houses: Wellness Class with IU Occupational Therapy Students – VIDEO

By Jim Walsh, Bloomington Center Student Advisor

During Wellness Class on Thursdays, we are visited by Occupational Therapy students and their course instructor, Sharon Pape, from the Indiana University Department of Occupational Therapy.

During these visits, the OT students are meeting with individual CIP students and facilitating small group activities for our CIP students to participate in and enjoy.

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Andy Gulley: Brevard Center Wellness Student of the Month

By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health and Wellness Coordinator

Andy, a first-year student from Oviedo, Florida, has been working hard to lose weight and improve his personal grooming skills. He has lost 10 pounds since the start of the semester at CIP and is an active team member during group Health and Wellness sessions.

Andy’s exercise goals continue to improve as he puts forth great effort and has attuned himself to learning new movements during individual sessions. Currently, he is focusing on coordination exercises using a jump rope, practicing standard sit-ups, and understanding kettlebell swings, while also actively working towards maintaining a healthier diet.

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Berkshire Wellness Student of the Month

By Justin Green, Berkshire Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

Dan Sullivan approaches the wellness component of the CIP program with a noticeable intensity and enthusiasm. “I need to succeed in life,” he acknowledges, “And I can’t succeed without discipline.” This is evident to anyone who has witnessed Dan in one of his wellness sessions or classes. He always shows up, often early, and is ready for a challenge. “You’ll feel better if you sweat,” he says. “You might feel exhausted but it’s the good kind of exhaustion – it’s probably the exact opposite to the kind of exhaustion you feel if you don’t do any physical activity.”

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Brevard Center Parent Weekend 2009

By Janet Hrezo, Brevard Center academic tutor

Parent Weekend at the Brevard Center took place on October 9th and 10th. The Friday program opened with a welcome and update by Joan Williamson, Program Director. Of particular interest was the information about our new Wellness Program, additions to the Careers Program, and an explanation of how goals introduced in the new Bookends Program would be promoted by the Residential staff.

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New Wellness Program Spotlights Top Students

At the core of the program, CIP is committed to address the wellness of each student. CIP offers individual and group wellness sessions as a means to reduce stress and promote a healthy lifestyle. The following CIP students have been chosen as October “Wellness Students of the Month” for their vast improvements and devotion to the program.

Our national collection of Health and Wellness coordinators call attention to the students excelling the most in the new CIP Wellness Program.

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Wellness Student of the Month: The Brevard Center

by Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Wellness Coordinator

Charlie Nielsen, a first year student, is our Wellness Student of the Month for August. Charlie’s favorite part of his individual health and wellness session is learning how to perform different exercises properly. Individually, Charlie strives to accomplish the goals set forth in his Personal Fitness Contract. Exercise goals he is working towards this month include mastering the jump rope, learning different stretching exercises and running longer and more consistently. His six-week personal goals range from healthy eating to time management skills.

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