In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Resources to Help Reduce Stress
No one who lives through a disaster, such as Hurricane Sandy, is untouched by it. Some people’s lives are devastated and changed indefinitely, others inconvenienced, and still others are somewhat unaffected yet feel powerless to help others. We are inundated by media coverage, before, during, and now after the storm which in and of itself can be traumatic.
University Health Services shares the attached resources with the University community to help reduce stress in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. It helps to be intentional regarding restoration of a sense of balance and relieving residual stress, as we gradually take control of our lives again. UHS can facilitate that movement toward a healthier Princeton.
Additionally, it is important to know that there are actions you can take to ease the stress (Centers for Disease Control):
- Follow a normal routine as much as possible.
- Eat healthy meals. Be careful not to skip meals or to overeat.
- Exercise and stay active.
- Help other people in your community as a volunteer. Stay busy.
- Accept help from family, friends, co-workers, or clergy. Talk about your feelings with them.
- Limit your time around the sights and sounds of what happened. Don’t dwell on TV, radio, or newspaper reports on the tragedy.
- Ask for help if you:
- Are not able to take care of yourself or your children.
- Are not able to do your job.
- Use alcohol or drugs to get away from your problems.
- Feel sad or depressed for more than two weeks
- Think about suicide.
More information and resources can be found at these websites:
Resources to Help Reduce Stress In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
For All
A Meditation Workshop with Sharon Salzburg for Students, Faculty and Staff
Sharon Salzberg is a New York Times best- selling author and influential teacher of Buddhist meditation practices. She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West and is well-known for championing the practices of loving -kindness.
Time: Friday, November 9, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Chancellor Green Rotunda
Peace Meditation Lunch for Students, Faculty and Staff
Time: Thursdays at Noon (while classes are in session)
Location: Murray-Dodge Hall, Room 22, 2nd floor
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Mindfulness for Undergraduate Students
Time: Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., November 8, 15, 29, & December 6
Location: McCosh Health Center, 3rd floor lounge
Contact: Ninette Hupp, LSW, nhupp@princeton.edu
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Time: Tuesdays 1:15 – 2:30 p.m., November 6 & 13
Location: McCosh Health Center, 3rd floor lounge
Contact: Shefalika Gandhi, LCSW, sgandhi@princeton.edu
Test Your Mood for Graduate Students
Time: Thursday, November 8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Club Dining Room, Main Floor
Contact: Olivia Martel, omartel@princeton.edu
Mindfulness Lunches for Graduate Students
Time: Noon – 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 13 & December 4
Location: Campus Club Library, corner of Washington and Prospect
Contact: Olivia Martel, omartel@princeton.edu
For Faculty and Staff
Sandy Stress Relief: Mindfulness for Faculty and Staff
Time: Tuesdays, November 6 and 13, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Murray-Dodge Hall, East Room
Contact: Ninette Hupp, LSW, nhupp@princeton.edu
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for Faculty and Staff – A Two-Week Series
Time: Fridays, December 7 and 14, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Women’s Center, Frist Campus Center 243
Contact: Ninette Hupp, LSW, nhupp@princeton.edu ,*registration required due to limited space
*Unless otherwise stated, no registration required for above listed events
For more information on these and other mind-body resources, please visit:
http://www.princeton.edu/uhs/student-services/counseling-psychological/mind-body-programs/index.xml