Mental Health Awareness Week

April 29 from 12-1 p.m. in Auditorium

CityVet sponsored Lunch and Learn: Managing Stress & Anxiety with Mrs. Carrie Tucker, LCSW-BACS

LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs

This presentation to students, faculty, and staff focused on ways to manage stress and anxiety in everyday life.

The presentation will review the 4 R’s of anxiety management:

1. Recognizing signs of stress & anxiety: participants will be able to identify physical, emotional & behavioral signs of stress and anxiety.
2. Relaxation: participants will learn ways that the relaxation response is used to counter the stress/fight or flight response. This will include ways in that the brain reacts in response to stress and anxiety.
3. Reassured Thinking: participants will learn how our thoughts impact our response to stress events and how to reframe alarming or self-critical thinking with reassured thinking to reduce stress.
4. Relating Assertively: Participants will learn ways that assertive communication helps us to articulate our wants and needs in ways that protect relationships. These skills can often lead to reduced stress in interpersonal relationships.

Registration required and a lunch buffet available for the first 80 people who register. Seats limited to 200 people.

April 30 from 8-9 a.m. in SPC 20202

LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs

QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) is an internationally recognized suicide prevention educational training that aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.

The training objectives include being able to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and provide appropriate resources.

Registration required. Seats limited to 20 people.

April 30 from 12-1 p.m. in Auditorium

LBVM CE approved for DVMs and RVTs

QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) is an internationally recognized suicide prevention educational training that aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.

The training objectives include being able to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and provide appropriate resources.

Registration required. Seats limited to 60 people.

May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m., and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

LSU SHC Wellbeing Information Table

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Table across from LSU Vet Med Library

LSU's Student Health Center will be present providing stress and sleep packs, safe sex products, cheerful buttons, and information about Student Health Center resources.

NAVE sponsored Yoga with Alison McGehee

3-4 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Auditorium

Registration required. Free NAVE branded yoga mats provided to the first 70 people per session OR you can bring your own towel/mat. Seats limited to 100 people.
 
I stumbled upon yoga many years ago as a way to balance my gym workouts and my running hobby; I soon realized that many other areas of my life were feeling balanced as well, especially my mental health. Yoga made such a profound impact on me that I wanted to be able to share the practice and teachings with others! I became a registered yoga instructor in 2008 and in 2022, I became a Certified Yoga Therapist. I have 3 grown children, a grandbaby and a super cool rescue tabby named T-cat. 
  
I aim to lead a well-rounded, light-hearted yoga session that is fun, not intimidating, and makes people feel great afterwards. I have a knack for offering modifications for all levels so that students feel like they can participate fully and feel good about their yoga practice. *(Please let Carrie Tucker know if there are any health concerns that I should be made aware of so that I can plan ahead for any accommodations needed.) 
  
My classes typically include a gentle warm up with some low to moderate intensity movement and stretching linked with breath (we can always dial this up or down based on your preferences). This is followed by a calming, guided relaxation period called savasana. 
  
I look forward to seeing you on the mat! 
  
Namaste, Alison

May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tiger HATS Pet Therapy

Sponsored by the LSU Vet Med Library

The library will also be providing materials to create your own pet toys; any toys not claimed will be donated to a local rescue.