Spiritual Well-Being Events
Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
| Option | Type | Description | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness: Learning from Positive Psychology | Recorded Seminar | Define “happiness”; Identify what deprives people of genuine happiness and clarify barriers to satisfaction; Learn ways to enjoy a greater sense of peace; Apply strategies for feeling happier every day. | $0 | LifeWorks EAP |
| Relax the Body, Calm the Mind | Recorded Seminar | Find out about the mind/body connection and the value of relaxation techniques; Learn how to activate your body’s own relaxation response; Practice three stress management techniques: breath awareness, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization. | $0 | LifeWorks EAP |
| Bird Watching | Group Activity | Seek out beauty in your life. Your department will walk scenic areas around campus and identify the species of birds you encounter. An experienced bird watcher may be available. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Tree Tour | Group Activity | Seek out beauty in your life. Your department will walk scenic areas around campus and identify the types of trees along your path. An experienced biologist may be available. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Group Prayer | Prayer | Request an in-person prayer or blessing from the Staff Chaplain. Prayer style can be adjusted to suit your department’s individual needs. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Dealing with Loss | Seminar | Has your department experienced a recent loss? The Staff Chaplain can speak to departments about loss and how to best cope. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Catholic Worker House | Volunteer Opportunity | The Catholic Worker House has many areas of need that can be filled by departments looking to help in the community. From in-person volunteering to hosting a food or item drive, many opportunities can be found here. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Dismas House | Volunteer Opportunity | Helping some of our areas most vulnerable, those recently released from prison, the Dismas House has many areas of need that can be filled by departments looking to help in the community. From in-person volunteering to hosting a food or item drive, many opportunities can be found here. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
| Staff Mass | Mass | Attend Mass with the staff chaplain at different locations around campus. | $0 | Fr. Jim Bracke |
Does your department have a well-being related event or offering that they would like promoted on the tool-kit? Email wellbeing-list@nd.edu to have your information added.
