Wellness Corner
Wellness Corner – April 9, 2024
Dear Wellness Community, As spring begins to blossom around us the gentle warmth of the sun begins to melt away the last traces of winter. We begin to see a verdant landscape bursting forth with the variant hues of spring. We now find ourselves standing at the...
Wellness Corner – March 12, 2024
Dear Wellness Community, The month of March marks the end of the shorter, darker and colder days of winter and brings with it a sense of renewal and new beginnings. It is a time of transition: a goodbye as well as a Hello. A time to plant seeds, tend to them and...
Wellness Corner – February 13, 2024
Dear Wellness Community, Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the year of the Wood Dragon, we find ourselves over halfway through winter! A welcome relief, as February brings the first signs of spring. This is the time to start planting seeds (indoors) to nurture...
Wellness Corner – January 9, 2024
Dear Wellness Community, Shame: it can be a debilitating constant companion or a special treat after a run of nights. You might notice a spike after experiencing a traumatic event, chronic stress, or season of comparison. Some signs you might be in the deep...
Wellness Corner – Winter/Holiday Edition 2023
Dear Wellness Community, A new season of shorter, colder, and darker days is upon us. Looking out my window, I see yards filled with piles of gold, yellow and red leaves, squirrels, and birds looking for food to stash away, and more days of filtered sun and...
Wellness Corner – October 10, 2023
Dear Wellness Community, We find ourselves firmly rooted in autumn now! While an adjustment, I welcome the return of the rain, which renews our greenspaces and awakens new growth. A favorite season for many, including myself, fall delights with its changing colors,...
Dipti Chrastka, LMFT
Director, GME Wellness Service
Email: diptic@uw.edu
Howard Schafer, LMFT
Mental Health Counselor
Email: hischa5@uw.edu
Amy Wheat, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
Email: amywheat@uw.edu