On Friday the 22nd NAMI@Emma hosted a Wellness Night as a Friday Night activity. We were able to get Meredith Shorb to host a yoga session from 7 until 7:30, then we played Inside Out in the Student Center for about 30 students. What I think people liked the most about the night was the abundance of free food and tea we had. I had a lot of fun hosting this event, and am very happy with how it went. I think it was a great first big school wide event for NAMI@Emma, since it appealed to a wide range of interests. I also was so thankful for the help I got from club members in planning and executing the night. Looking forward to the future, I'm excited to do some more serious activities with the whole school and in the club. Ella, the co-head, and I will be attending the NAMI NYS Legislative Conference on February 22nd to advocate for a more thorough mental health curriculum in schools (and I'm hoping to get the chance to meet my local representative, Patricia Fahy). That same week we are planning on hosting an event for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Last meeting the club members came to an agreement that this event should be centered around recognizing the warning signs of eating disorders in friends, and we are also hoping to collaborate with the Feminism Club to have another seminar on body positivity.
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Jon Calos
2/10/2016 10:45:33 am
Terrific post! Your writing is lengthy and you include a wonderful series of pictures. I am really impressed with all of your work, and especially with your collaborations with other clubs on campus.
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