Events Calendar
01
Feb
Wellness Event
Saturday Yoga for Health & Resilience
YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invites you to join us on Saturdays for our integrated holistic yoga series to support health and resilience. These free 90-minute yoga sessions are based on a therapeutic, evidence-based protocol and are designed to be accessible so that everyone, of all ages and abilities, can practice. Sessions will take place weekly ...
01
Feb
Wellness Event
5-SURE Safe Rides
5-SURE SAFE RIDES | 8PM- 2AM | 7 DAYS A WEEK | FREE A new way around campus. 5-SURE’s new app Trip-shot helps get you where you need to go, safely. Accurate wait times. Driver location. Vehicle information. Real-time updates. Similar to rideshare apps, Stanford's communities can soon schedule rides through the app. 5-SURE Safe Rides, ...
03
Feb
Webinar
Build Your Chronic Conditions Toolbox
According to the CDC, nearly half of US adults are affected by chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and arthritis. These conditions limit function, health, activity, and work...
03
Feb
Wellness Event
Dissertation Support
This six-session group will be a place to vent, meet other people like you, share goals and perspectives on navigating common themes (isolation, motivation, relationships), and learn some helpful coping skills to manage the stress of dissertation writing. If you’re enrolled student, located inside the state of California, and in the process of writing (whether ...
03
Feb
Wellness Event
Mindful Monday Yoga Practice
YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invites you to join us for our Mindful Monday practice. This weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga class is a practice of accessibility, belonging, and beneficence that embraces the whole entirety of the human experience and fosters integration across all the ways we interact with the world. This accessible practice is led by ...
03
Feb
Wellness Event
FREE Upstander Workshops
Sign-Up for our FREE Upstander Trainings facilitated by PEERs and in collaboration with the Well House. These trainings aim to empower individuals to recognize and respond to behaviors that could lead to harmful or high-risk situations. Participants will learn how to intervene effectively and foster a culture of consent both within their communities and beyond. Owala bottles, ...
04
Feb
Wellness Event
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Health Equity Rounds: Health Equity in Action
Health Equity Rounds: Health Equity in Action SPEAKERS Peace Dike, MD – Faculty Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Department of Pediatrics Baraka Floyd, MD, MSc – Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Department of Pediatrics Allison Guerin, EdD, MEd – Senior Director of Education and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Department ...
04
Feb
Online Class
How to Flourish
Are you eager to create a clearer vision of how you want to live your best life – and a roadmap to make it actually happen?Join this three-session online course that will introduce...
04
Feb
Wellness Event
Relax + Center with Yoga Tuesdays
Relax + Center with Yoga Class with Diane Saenz. Life is often hard and we need tools to get us through the tough spots. Come practice a simple routine to release tension and ground in the here and now. Learn everything you need to know for a confident self-practice. Beginners welcome with limited accommodations available for ...
04
Feb
Wellness Event
Stanford CARE February Community Health Talk
Western and Asian cultures can have differing core values that influence how people navigate serious illness, including end-of-life (EOL) care. Understanding these differences can help patients, families, and healthcare professionals work collaboratively to provide care consistent with personal, familial, and cultural values. Acknowledging where differing values may conflict can foster preparatory conversations to minimize disagreements ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Action Plan for Mental Health
Creating a Plan for Mental Health Wellness Do you find that mental health issues make it difficult for you to thrive at Stanford? Would you like to identify the resources and support you need that are most helpful to YOU in managing your daily life? Developing an Action Plan For Mental Health helps identify feelings ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Wisdom Wednesday Yoga Practice
YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invites you to join us for our Wisdom Wednesday practice. This therapeutic 20 to 30-minute class is designed to provide you with a tranquil respite in your day. It is a time to pause, ground, center yourself, and tap into the inner wisdom that guides us all in making nurturing choices ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Anxiety Toolbox
Learn about how stress and anxiety show up in your body, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, and gain skills to lower anxiety in each area. Increase your ability to manage anxious thoughts and develop skills to recognize the role of systems of oppression and conditioning in anxiety. You will create an individualized plan for recognizing and ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Wise Mind DBT-Informed Skills Group
Our emotions affect us and our relationships, and our relationships impact our emotions. This virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is a quarter-long workshop-style group on how to identify and work with intense emotions. DBT addresses skills to understand and regulate emotion, tolerate distress, and be more effective in interpersonal concerns. Each group includes mindfulness ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Book Club Vibes x Therapy Feels: “The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love”
We're mixing book club vibes with therapy squad energy! In this in-person group, we’re diving into Sonya Renee Taylor's "The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love" and her "Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook: Tools for Living Radical Self-Love" to talk about the real stuff students deal with at Stanford—like ...
05
Feb
Wellness Event
Student-Led Yoga Wednesday
Student-Led Yoga is intended as a means of making the mental and physical benefits of asanas readily available to all, regardless of where you are on your yogi journey. Expect to move with your breath: this well-balanced Vinyasa flow class intends to get you out of your head and into your body, and modifications will ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
Climber Coffee
Join us for our monthly climber coffee meet-up at the Outdoor Center! Meet fellow climbers, enjoy free coffee, and talk about current events in the climbing world. This event is open to all, regardless of experience, on the first Thursday of every month. Bring your own mug!
06
Feb
Wellness Event
BIPOC Support Group (for students in the School of Medicine)
This is a 6-session student-lead support group for School of Medicine BIPOC students, with 2 MHT clinicians serving as host facilitators. In this supportive space, students come as they are, share mutual support, and foster community. Students build tools to navigate academic and professional stressors, cope with anxiety, process issues rooted in systemic oppression, decrease ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
Yoga with Intention
Yoga with Intention, hosted by YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry, is gentle yoga practice for individuals dealing with breast cancer, whether in treatment, recovery, or post-treatment. Each 60-minute session includes an opening centering, breathing practices, gentle movement, and meditation or guided imagery. Each session ends with a period of stillness, an opportunity to absorb the benefits ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
LGBTQIA+ Conversations with Colleagues
This group is for staff, faculty, and post-docs who are Queer-identifying and/or Questioning. We ask that loved ones/family members of LGBTQIA+ access resources specifically available to allies including PFLAG, GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, GLSEN, and The Trevor Project. Based on the availability of Help Center staff, group facilitators may or may not be Queer-identifying and/or Questioning. What these ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
7 Strategies for Women to Live Well at Any Age
Throughout their lives, women deal with distinct and varied health issues that can influence their overall well-being. The good news – there are practical, evidence-based strategies that women can take to improve their wellness, and these strategies are easier than you may think! Join us for this noontime webinar to learn the seven strategies women ...
06
Feb
Group Coaching
Group Wellness Coaching Winter 2025
Are you eager to make lasting changes in an important area of your well-being? Join a 5-week small group coaching series guided by Stanford wellness coaches. During these interactive sessions you can share...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
MIPS Seminar – Dr. Richard Carson, PhD
The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The ...
06
Feb
Online Class
The Improviser’s Mindset
Improvisational theater is the art of getting onstage in front of a live audience and making up a story. The creative skills required to accomplish this – to think on your feet, to adapt...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
QTrees
Qtrees is a process/support group for LGBTQIA+ undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford. Join us to connect with other LGBTQIA+ to process and support each other around your identity and how that may impact your experience. QTrees will meet for 60 mins. weekly for 7 weeks, with same people each week. Facilitated by Christine Catipon, PsyD ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
Rooted! Black Graduate Students Process Space
Rooted! Is a support group for Black-identified Stanford graduate students that is designed to be a confidential space for students to speak their minds, build community, rest, connect with themselves, and learn coping skills for managing graduate life at Stanford. Graduate school is naturally stressful, rigorous, and will challenge you in unexpected ways. That stress ...
06
Feb
Wellness Event
Guided Meditation Thursdays
Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times. All sessions are led by Andy Acker. Open to Stanford Affiliates. Free, no pre-registration is required.
06
Feb
Wellness Event
Control High Blood Pressure for a Healthier Tomorrow
Jehan Bahrainwala, MD, FASN, will provide an overview including risks, lifestyle changes, and treatment goals for maintaining healthy blood pressure. She will talk about methods to measure blood pressure in the clinic and at home and share information about emerging treatments.
07
Feb
Webinar
Move More, Sit Less
Research on the health effects of inactivity has linked prolonged sitting with a number of health concerns, from obesity and higher blood pressure to an overall greater risk of death from cardiovascular disease...
07
Feb
Wellness Event
Living With OCD
The experience of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) can be isolating and stressful. This is an open and ongoing group for students who live with OCD to support to each other and have a safe space to connect. Self-Compassion and other coping skills will also be introduced. Facilitated by Jennifer Maldonado, LCSW & Roshni Shukla, MA Pre-group meeting ...
08
Feb
Wellness Event
Magnolia Snow Day
Join us for the first all-campus neighborhood event of the year! Get ready to sleigh the winter season with our Magnolia Snow Day event! Enjoy a snow-tastic day packed with frosty fun, sledding, food trucks, hot cocoa bar, crafts and cool vibes.
10
Feb
Webinar
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT ProgramNeurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions...
10
Feb
Online Class
Painting for Mindfulness, Flow, and Fun
Research has shown that the process of creating art can have many beneficial effects on our well-being. Artmaking can increase our sense of presence, flow, and creativity, enhance sensory pleasure and mindfulness of...
10
Feb
Wellness Event
FREE Naloxone Trainings
Sign-Up for our FREE Naloxone Trainings facilitated by PEERs and in collaboration with the Well House! Narcan Trainings this quarter will take place in the Well House, from 7-8pm on January 27th, February 10th, and February 24th. Please note that the Well House is a substance-free residence. You can find our list of workshop dates below. RSVP Here! Drop-ins ...
11
Feb
Wellness Event
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Eating Disorders in Boys and Men
Eating Disorders in Boys and Men PRESENTED BY Jason Nagata, MD, MSc Associate Professor University of California, San Francisco SESSION DESCRIPTION Eating disorders are under-recognized and under-researched in adolescent boys and young men. In this presentation, we will review state-of-the-art research on the presentation and medical management of eating disorders in adolescent boys and young ...
12
Feb
Wellness Event
Africa Table Showcase: SASH Scholar Spotlight
The Center for African Studies (CAS) is excited to partner with the Stanford African Scholars in Global Health Program (SASH) for an engaging Africa Table lecture on February 12th from 12–1 PM at 123 Encina Hall. This event will spotlight the impactful work of global scholars addressing critical health challenges in Africa. RSVP here. Panelist ...
12
Feb
Wellness Event
Well-being and Painting
Wind down with the VPA Liaisons, in collaboration with Well-Being at Stanford, for an end-of-quarter painting workshop! All RAG workshops are part of a yearlong series to promote rest, reflection, and release for students through creativity, together in community. Brought to you by the VPA Liaisons at Stanford Arts. (This workshop is still being finalized. Its day, time, and ...
12
Feb
Wellness Event
Dance, Healing, and Astrology
Participate in a wellness workshop channeling soft movements through the beautiful relationships between human beings, Earth, and the stars. Led by Join Leila Tamale ('25) and Amara Tabor-Smith (Artist-in-residence at Institute for Diversity in the Arts). All RAG workshops are part of a yearlong series to promote rest, reflection, and release for students through creativity, together in community. Brought to ...
12
Feb
Wellness Event
Black Love: A Muslim Reflection on Self Care and Healthy Relationships
Join us for "Black Love: A Muslim Reflection on Self-Care and Healthy Relationships," a workshop that explores the intersection of faith, culture, and personal well-being to cultivate loving and healthy relationships. Engage in interactive discussions on building strong partnerships that create lasting legacies and promote generational healing. Led by Mubarakah Ibrahim, an internationally acclaimed health and fitness expert, ...
13
Feb
Wellness Event
Data Crafts & DeStress @ Branner Library
Take a moment to relax with snacks, crafts, and a guessing game @ Branner Earth Sciences LIbrary! This event is part of Love Data Week at Stanford, an annual festival highlighting topics, opportunities and services relevant to data in research. So grab a coffee while you create your own data inspired crafts! Available activies: Make a ...
13
Feb
Wellness Event
Black Mental Wellness Group
Co-sponsored with the Black Staff Alliance The BSA and the Faculty Staff Help Center extend the theme of wellness throughout the year with the offering of monthly, mental wellness drop-in groups for faculty, staff, retirees, and postdocs who self-identify as African, Black, or of Caribbean descent. The groups aim to be a source of support for Black employees of ...
13
Feb
Webinar
Our Love for Sugar (And What to Do About It)
Ah, sugar. We know it's not good for us, but we can't seem to stop eating it. In fact, most Americans consume about 60 pounds of added sugar a year!Join us for an...
13
Feb
Wellness Event
Grief and Loss Support Group
Grief and Loss Support Group Three Thursdays: February 13, 20 and 27 None of us are strangers to grief, especially in these times of heightened loss and uncertainty. This group will focus on sharing perspectives with others who are grieving the death of a loved one, and participants are asked to attend all three meetings. ...
13
Feb
Wellness Event
Diabetes Updates: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Stay ahead in diabetes management by attending our informative session on the latest updates regarding continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and GLP-1 receptor agonists. Discover how these innovative tools can transform your approach to blood sugar control and enhance your overall health outcomes. This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from ...
13
Feb
Wellness Event
Ramadan Ready: Be physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared for your best Ramadan yet!
Ready to elevate your Ramadan in 2025? Join us for an empowering evening with Mubarakah Ibrahim, an internationally recognized health and fitness expert, Muslim-American entrepreneur, and dedicated educator. Discover strategies to optimize your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being during the holy month, and prepare your body for the exercise of ibadah. Mubarakah has spent years helping ...
14
Feb
18
Feb
Wellness Event
Empowered Relief® Instructor Certification Workshop: February 18-19, 2025
Empowered Relief® is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. Developed at Stanford University. Empowered Relief® was developed by Beth Darnall, PhD, and has been embedded into clinical pathways at Stanford University since 2013. Early positive scientific results led to major NIH funding to further study the benefits and mechanisms ...
19
Feb
Wellness Event
Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in African Healthcare Systems: Lessons from the Turn Nigeria Orange Network
This lecture will explore the critical role of the Turn Nigeria Orange Network in improving infection prevention and control (IPC) practices across healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Turn Nigeria Orange Network, an initiative of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), aims to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and combat antimicrobial resistance through a nationwide ...
19
Feb
Wellness Event
“What Would You Say…You Do Here?”: Demystifying the Psychiatric Consultation at CAPS
This in-person group offers a light, informal introduction to what psychiatrists do, focusing on what to expect during evaluations and how medication interventions are approached. It's a student-oriented talk aimed at providing clarity without delving into individual cases. Perfect for those seeking to better understand the process in a low-pressure environment. Facilitated by John A. ...
19
Feb
In Person Class
Creative Transformation
Engaging in creative pursuits can activate a flow state, a form of mindfulness that promotes relaxation and fosters emotional expression. Many studies suggest that engaging in art and creative activities can have physiological...
20
Feb
Webinar
Fertility 101
The decision to start a family is a major life event that can bring up many questions as individuals and couples navigate the unfamiliar path to parenthood. Come to this free noontime webinar...
20
Feb
Wellness Event
Graduate Research Roundtable: Peer Collaboration Workshop
Join us for an engaging workshop where you can collaborate and refine your ideas alongside fellow grad students! This interdisciplinary space creates a supportive environment for skill-sharing and constructive feedback, allowing you to broaden your scope and enhance your research. Boba will be provided!
20
Feb
Wellness Event
Sequoia Winter Wellness
Join the Sequoia Neighborhood Council for the third consecutive Winter Wellness series, which will feature a variety of complimentary healing services to guide you along a wellness journey. This will be a safe space to learn about how different healing modalities can facilitate growth. We're looking forward to partnering with Feathered Outlaw (a lifestyle boutique ...
21
Feb
Online Class
My Working Life
With the many demands we often have on our time and energy, work-life conflict is unavoidable. When we make work and life decisions that are reflective of our values and priorities, the impact...
22
Feb
Wellness Event
AquaFit Party at Redwood City
Stanford Redwood City Recreation and Wellness is hosting a FREE AquaFit Pool Party. Come celebrate Recreational Sports and Fitness Day (REC Day) with us on Saturday February, 22nd 10:15am to 11:05am. Registration is required. Spots are limited. T-shirts will be available to those who register and attend this event. Don't miss out on this fun event! ...
24
Feb
Online Class
Eat Well for Life
For years, doctors and researchers have talked about the quest to increase longevity – how long we live. The newest research, however, is focused on Healthspan, which is how long we live well, free...
25
Feb
Wellness Event
Food for Thought: Agave Fibers from Plant to Pad
Kenyan entrepreneur and innovator, Alex Odundo, will share his plant fiber research in collaboration with the Prakash Lab (Stanford University, BioEngineering). Together, they have developed a sustainable solution to period poverty by harnessing the untapped potential of Agave Sisalana (sisal), a drought-resistant plant native to Kenya. Their partnership focuses on developing innovative tools and methods ...
26
Feb
Online Class
Nurturing Connections
Many of us feel the need for connection and more fulfilling relationships, and yet we do not know how to become fulfilled. Can fulfillment come solely from within, or does happiness depend on...
26
Feb
Webinar
Take Control of Your Financial Life
Are financial worries causing you stress and anxiety? Learning essential steps to manage your money and debt more effectively can allow you to balance your financial priorities and enjoy life now while still...
26
Feb
Webinar
Heart Healthy Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as beneficial for heart health. Its emphasis on plant-based foods, healthy fats like olive oil, and moderate intake of fish, poultry, and dairy, as well as limits...
26
Feb
Wellness Event
Understanding Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)
Are you ready to take control of your healthcare costs? Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, offers essential coverage to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses in Original Medicare. With highly regulated plans and limited enrollment windows, making the right decision at the right time is crucial. Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo, will talk about the ...
26
Feb
Wellness Event
From the Innovators Workbench: Biodesign in India
In 2007, Stanford Biodesign forged a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Government of India to seed and nurture a new health technology innovation ecosystem in the country. 32 fellows were trained between 2008 and 2015. They developed more than 20 new technologies and launched 12 startups. Since then, the Stanford-India Biodesign (SIB) training model has been ...
27
Feb
Webinar
Live Smart for Your Heart
There is strong evidence that lifestyle factors play a significant role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving heart health. Many of these lifestyle factors are choices we make every day...
28
Feb
Wellness Event
Wisteria Winter Wonderland
Experience the magic of Wisteria Winter Wonderland, a campus-wide celebration featuring a snow play area, delicious food and craft vendors, and live music!