Simmons College

To RA's and RD's

Health Education has a variety of health education programs that are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students on your floor and in your Hall. See the listing of peer education programs and contact healtheducation@simmons.edu to request a program.

We need 3-5 days to coordinate the program for you. Contact us with several dates and your Hall and floor location. We will create and send you a flyer to announce the program to your residents.

Bulletin Boards for Residence Staff

Health Education provides bulletin boards with helpful and interesting health information to print out and post in your Hall. This will help to educate residents about ways to enhance personal health, self-care, and prevention.

With these easy-to-use, ready-to-go bulletin boards. Just click on the area that interests you, print it out, and post it; or use it as a structure to build your own bulletin board. Try adding some pictures to your boards, and post things on the board that students can take away.

Stress Management Tips

• Ways to Manage Time
• Stress Management Tips

Stress, Sources and Solutions

• What stresses you?
  • Noise?
  • Weather?
  • Lack of sleep?
  • Relationship issues?
  • Food and weight?
• What are your sources of stress?
  • Way too much school work
  • Way too many hours on the job?
  • No money?
• What are some solutions that could help you feel less stressed?
  • Take a walk
  • Listen to music
  • Talk to a friend, family member, or a professional
  • Try to get more sleep
  • Clip coupons to save money
  • Stay active
  • Hang out with friends that make you feel good!

If you are interested in a stress management peer education program for your Hall or floor, or an individual stress management plan contact the Health Education office at 617-521-1001 or e-mail healtheducation@simmons.edu

Ways to Manage Time and Stress

• Time and Stress Management Tips
• There are only 24 hours each day
• Try to sleep at least 8 hours each day
• Understand that stress exists in our day
• Create a to-do list each night for the next day before you go to sleep
• Try different things to deal with the pressures of every day life, such as listening to music, exercising, eating and socializing with friends, and deep breathing
• Try to eat nutritious food, build a colorful plate, and get a variety of foods, eat in moderation
• Smile one time each hour, laugh three times a day - at least
• Do the best you can
• Eliminate negative self-talk, use positive self talk as much as you can
• Allow yourself time for privacy each day - even for a few minutes
• Try to organize your room, workspace, closet, and bag. Have what you need and the day will go smoother
• Waiting can be frustrating. Be prepared with something in your bag to do, such as schoolwork to do, a book to read, music to listen to, nail polish for your nails
• Constantly reward yourself for all of the things you accomplish
• Enjoy yourself

For any questions, to request a peer education program, or for a personalized time and stress management plan call Elise at 617-521-1001, Elise.Phillips@simmons.edu

See Also

• Student Staff Downloads