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How to be a Buff: Supporting a friend after a traumatic experience

Sept. 30, 2020

Traumatic events happen every day. As Buffs, it’s important that we know how to offer support to someone who has been through a traumatic experience. Here are some ways you can support a friend.

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4 easy meal upgrades to try

Sept. 29, 2020

Bored of eating the same food all the time? Get ideas to dress up your college staples: instant noodles, boxed mac and cheese, coffee at home and grilled cheese.

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How to advocate for yourself

Sept. 25, 2020

Learning how to advocate for yourself, seeking out resources and being part of new experiences can help you grow and succeed at CU. While this is especially prevalent in the university setting, it is also an important skill to develop and practice throughout your life.

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5 ways to make it through September

Sept. 24, 2020

As we spend more time at home, it’s important to practice self-care, make time for fun and remain hopeful. Here are a few things you can do to make it through September.

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Where to find support for mental health as a grad student

Sept. 16, 2020

To help meet the needs of graduate students, Counseling and Psychiatric Services has launched a number of programs with easy access to support both online and in person.

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5 ways to get ahead of stress

Sept. 14, 2020

This year has presented us with a lot of new challenges, and even when exciting changes happen, it can feel overwhelming. Here are five ways to get ahead of stress this semester.

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5 things you can do when you disagree with someone

Sept. 14, 2020

Whether it’s a friend, family member, roommate or professor, it can be helpful to have tools to work through disagreements in a productive way. Here are five things you can do when you disagree with someone.

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Everything you need to know about contact tracing

Sept. 9, 2020

Contact tracing is used to identify and inform those who have potentially been exposed to an infectious disease. It has been used for decades by state and local health departments to slow or stop the spread of infectious disease.

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New COVID-19 return-to-work campus hotline available

July 29, 2020

As staff, faculty and students start returning to campus, we want to make sure our community is equipped for a safe return. As part of this effort, Health and Wellness Services has established a hotline and email account to address common questions.

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Ways to cope if the pandemic is bringing up past trauma

May 27, 2020

A past traumatic event can compound or exacerbate our emotional response to a major life disruption. Here are some coping strategies you can use during this time if you are struggling with past trauma.

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