Seven steps to creating resilience during a pandemic
Even in the midst of a pandemic, there are plenty of strategies individuals can employ to regain a sense of control, stability and resilience. (More)
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Benight on resilience: “We’re going to get through this”
In a recent “5 Things You Need to Know” interview, Benight, director of the National Institute for Human Resilience, shared why the COVID-19 pandemic creates so much anxiety and how resilience can be a key to overcoming it. (More)
El Paso County Educational Community COVID Recovery Town Hall to be held Aug. 4
A panel of health and education leaders from across the Pikes Peak region will offer a moderated Q&A, discuss the latest updates on COVID-19 guidelines and share how schools and universities can reopen safely. (More)
The Gazette: Resiliency pilot program a light during challenging times
In a guest column for The Gazette, 2020 “Unstoppable Woman” Margaret Sabin writes about the success of a unique partnership between UCCS and Children’s Hospital Colorado to build resilience for healthy kids. (More)
Margaret Sabin: Resiliency pilot program a light during challenging times
In a guest column for The Gazette, 2020 “Unstoppable Woman” Margaret Sabin writes about the success of a unique partnership between UCCS and Children’s Hospital Colorado to build resilience in young children. (More)
The Atlantic: This Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster
The Atlantic interviewed Chip Benight, professor of psychology and director of the National Institute for Human Resilience, about the psychology impacts of pandemics. (More)
Virtual Town Hall provides updates on fall semester, diversity and inclusion efforts and more
Chancellor Reddy and a panel of campus leaders provided updates on topics including the fall semester, returning to on-campus work, strengthening UCCS’ culture of diversity and inclusion and more. (More)
“Return to UCCS” plan outlines in-person, on-campus classes for fall 2020
A set of guidelines developed by teams of faculty, staff and students will allow UCCS to bring students, faculty and staff back to the campus for the fall 2020 semester. (More)
Sleep and Trauma: What we know and where we are headed
Aaron Harwell, a psychology doctoral student, outlines the relationship between sleep, trauma and health in this piece from the NIHR newsletter. (More)
13 join UCCS in April
Thirteen people accepted positions at UCCS in April 2020, according to the Office of Human Resources. (More)