Mental Health and Stress Reduction
POWER offers Mental Health and Stress Reduction offerings throughout the semester. Follow the link above to register for upcoming programs or training sessions. For further information regarding Mental Health and Stress Reduction resources or to request a customized program or service, email POWER
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Hours of Operation
2nd Floor Gatton Student Center East Wing
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hilary J. Boone Center
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Trainings
QPR
QPR is a one-hour suicide prevention training for students, staff, and faculty to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for suicide for help. POWER will host in-person sessions at the Gatton Student Center throughout the semester. Details for the training are listed on the POWER BBNvolved Upcoming Events tab above.
For those seeking departmental or organizational in-person training requests, contact Lizzie Finley at elizabeth.finley@uky.edu.
How can I register to take self-paced QPR training online?
- Go to QPR Institute | Practical and Proven Suicide Prevention Training QPR Institute (en-US)
- Enter the Registration Code: UKY2256431895
- Training information appears on this page after successful registration. A copy of the information is sent to the registered email address.
UK Mindfulness
For specific questions regarding offerings, please email POWER at power.uky.@uky.edu.
UK Mindfulness is an evidence-based program specifically designed with college students in mind to help reduce stress and anxiety while also increasing one's sleep and self-compassion. Participants will learn specific skills that help calm and focus their mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, body scan, and more!
UK MINDFULNESS BASIC
An introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Taught as a weekly, 75-minute class over four weeks by a trained Koru Instructor.
UK MINDFULNESS 2.0
An "advanced" class for participants who have competed UK Mindfulness Basic and are eager for more mindfulness. This course also consists of a weekly, 75-minute class taught over four weeks by a trained UK Mindfulness Instructor.
Writing: Journal as Mindfulness
This group is for students who want to begin or deepen a mindfulness practice and learn to use journal writing to enhance physical and mental health. Focuses on learning various types of writing: reflective, expressive, spontaneous, contemplative, and more. Members are not required to read from their journal or to have a daily practice. Perfect for those individuals wanting to see what all the talk about UK Mindfulness is, as well as participants who have completed a UK Mindfulness course but are looking for instructor-led opportunities to continue their mindfulness practice.
UK Retreat
A half-day silent mindfulness retreat for students, faculty, and staff wanting to try an immersive mindfulness experience.
For specific questions regarding offering, please email Kim Rufra.