SHAW RNC 2024 Information
During the Republican National Convention being held in Milwaukee July 15-19, SHAW services will be available to students through virtual and limited in-person appointments. Online scheduling will not be available during this time, so please call 414-229-7429 to schedule. Read more...

Event Series De-Stress, not Distress

De-Stress, not Distress

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Let’s take a break! As busy college students, experiencing stress is common. The impact of ongoing or unresolved stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, poor concentration, physical illness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. In this workshop, we will …

Event Series Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn techniques like box breathing, grounding, and mindfulness meditation. This workshop will teach out how the brain works when you’re anxious, and ways you can pull yourself out of fight or flight mode.

Event Series You Can Help! Prevent Suicide

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Through this program, students will: become familiar with some basic facts related to college student mental health, understand the …

Event Series Sleep On It

Sleep On It

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Difficulty sleeping? Daytime sleepiness? As a college student, getting quality sleep can be tough. Sleep is essential to academic performance, physical, and emotional health. In this workshop, you can expect to discuss the benefits of sleep, assess your own quality …

Event Series De-Stress, not Distress

De-Stress, not Distress

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Let’s take a break! As busy college students, experiencing stress is common. The impact of ongoing or unresolved stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, poor concentration, physical illness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. In this workshop, we will …

Event Series Mindfulness Under the Stars

Mindfulness Under the Stars

Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Take a short break in your day to join us for a 30-minute session of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities. Session #1: 2:30-3:00 Session #2: 3:00-3:30 Hosted by the Manfred Olsen Planetarium in partnership with the Student Health and Wellness Center. Contact ande3246@uwm.edu with …

Come On In, Your Body’s Fine!

Klotsche Center Natatorium 3409 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Leap into body acceptance at this body-inclusive pool party. Let's get together to celebrate all bodies and have fun. Come as you are! Campus partners: Student Health and Wellness Center, Campus Activities Board, Women's Resource Center, LGBTQ+ Resource Center, University …

#Negative Vibes: The Impact of Social Meida on Body Image and Self Esteem

Union - Fireside Lounge 2200 E Kenwood Blvd #W140, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for this free event in recognition of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Dr Ellen Selkie, Assistant Professor from UW Madison, will speak about the potential negative impact of social media on body image and self-esteem. Also included are fun, …

Journaling for Body Acceptance

Student Health and Wellness Center - Rm 8990 2025 E Newport Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Did you know that journaling is a great way to practice self-care? Join us in this workshop as we dive into how journaling can help us create a healthier relationship with our own bodies, as we work toward body acceptance. …

Event Series Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Student Health and Wellness Center - 8th Floor 2025 E. New Port Ave, NWQ - D, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn techniques like box breathing, grounding, and mindfulness meditation. This workshop will teach out how the brain works when you’re anxious, and ways you can pull yourself out of fight or flight mode.