Bentley University
PA-11: Wellness Program

Professional staff from the Center for Health and Wellness and the Counseling Center can facilitate programs for students, faculty and staff on a variety of topics, including: Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs (self-help groups and other resources) Body image Bystander training Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss Flu, colds and allergies Healthy relationships and sexual violence Illness prevention Listening and referral skills Mental health including anxiety, depression and disordered eating Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessments and interpretation Nutrition and healthy eating Risk management seminars for Greek letter organizations Sexual and reproductive health Sleep Stress management and relaxation The following are annual wellness events that students can become more involved with and/or co-sponsor as an organization: • Consent Day • I’m Perfect Week (previously Fat Talk Free Week) • Goodnight Falcon (Sleep Hygiene Event) • National Depression Screening Days • National Alcohol Screening Day • Take a Paws • World AIDS Day • Happier Hours (Stress management during finals) • Crafternoons (upcycling stress busters) • Stress less workshops • Alcohol and other drug workshops • Wellness Coaching Session • Red Ribbon Week (Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness) • Fresh Check Day • Adulting 101 Series • Bystander trainings • Smoke-Free campus & cessation counseling Aside from the gym, there is also a Wellness Studio which holds weekly fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, and kickboxing for a small fee. These are available for students and faculty/staff separately. The employee wellness program is called Bentley Balance. This program provides a variety of innovative programs, tools and resources under the Bentley Balance logo that can help faculty and staff on their path towards overall well being and maintain balance between work and personal lives. The website with more information is here: http://www.bentley.edu/offices/human-resources/bentley-balance