How Reframing a Difficult Situation Makes it Better
In a previous blog, we discussed different methods of coping. Some methods are not very effective (such as emotion- or avoidance-oriented coping methods). Some are more effective, and we call these task-oriented methods.
Course Highlight: Greek Wise
Greek Wise is a fraternity and sorority course that addresses social responsibility, alcohol, hazing, and bystander awareness.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Teen Vaping
Vaping continues to be a major public health concern among middle and high school students—with more than 2 million students in the U.S. reporting using e-cigarettes in 2021. While nicotine use can cause harmful health effects for anyone, it’s especially detrimental for adolescents because their brains are still developing. One of our goals at 3rd […]
Trauma-Informed Schools: Helping Traumatized Students Succeed
One out of every 4 students have been exposed to a traumatic event that can affect learning and/or behavior. Trauma comes in many forms, from living in extreme poverty or neglect, to experiencing difficult events like bullying, school shootings, community violence, or physical or sexual violence, to divorce or death of a loved one. With […]
NO MORE’s 7th Annual Challenge: Change Happens Here
NO MORE’s seventh annual NO MORE Week is March 8-14, 2020. The goal of NO MORE is to bring awareness about sexual violence and to end domestic violence and sexual assault.
Building Resilience to Cope with Adversity
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from a difficult situation or to cope with stress or adversity. Stress can come in many forms: relationship struggles, sickness (your own or that of a loved one), drastic change in your environment, isolation, or uncertainty.
Bullying and Cyberbullying
“Bullying” is usually used to describe aggressive behaviors for children and teenagers, but bullying can also describe harassment that takes place in college or the workplace.
Is the Way You Cope Helping or Hurting You?
All of us have different ways of coping. We cope when we are dealing with stress. When we are in high-pressure situations. When we are frustrated, angry, or emotional. When we are worried or scared. We all cope in one way or another.
Domestic Violence: Education and Intervention
Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, race, religion, or nationality. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in some cases, even death. The devastating physical, emotional, and mental consequences of domestic violence cross generations and last a lifetime.
Adult Alcohol Use
For most people, moderate alcohol use is not considered harmful. However, alcohol consumption in general is associated with a variety of short- and long-term health risks, such as vehicular crashes, violence, sexually risky behaviors, high blood pressure, and various cancers, including breast cancer. The risk of these harms increases as the amount of alcohol consumed […]
