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This class will offer important life skills centering the needs, experiences and challenges of BIPOC students. Skills/topics covered may include communication and relationship skills, interviewing for jobs, self- and community-care, and cooking/meal planning. These topics will all be addressed through the lens of the particular needs and experiences of BIPOC students. Impact of systemic racism & historical trauma will be integrated into the curriculum as well as connection with ancestors/community, cultural pride, and skills for resilience. In connection with this class, students will be offered opportunities and guidance/financial support to design their own projects to enhance the long-term flourishing of BIPOC students on campus.

What is it like to savor life and build on a positive relationship with food? Explore how mindfulness practice and intuitive eating principles can bring awareness to factors that influence mind-body health and well-being. This experiential class covers topics ranging from inner and outer wisdom, self-assessment of hunger and satiety, critical thinking about food-related media messages, stress, and transitions as they influence eating habits. The art and science of mindful eating emphasizes translating theory and research into lifestyle practices.

This course will ground you in the knowledge, skills, and habits you need to identify and achieve your financial goals. We will infuse behavior science and psychology into our exploration of personal finance concepts (e.g., credit, debt, saving, and investing) to build your financial capability in the areas of managing money, planning ahead, making choices, and getting help. By the end of the quarter, you will have a personalized toolkit to create and refine actionable plans for increasing your financial well-being now and throughout your healthy, long life.

Presented by the Sexual Health Peer Resource Center (SHPRC) and the Weiland Health Initiative, this class is open to all interested in sex and sexual health and required of students planning to become counselors at the SHPRC. Course addresses sexual and reproductive anatomy, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive methods, menstruation, pregnancy, abortion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual assault and abuse, consent and communication, societal stigmas and pressure, kink, toys, and pleasure. Students are equipped to make responsible decisions about their own sexual interactions and to advise others appropriately. Course includes lecture series feupdateaturing guest experts, in-person instruction, and discussion. Discussion, role-play, and peer-education outreach project support application of knowledge and development of counseling skills.

Translate theoretical knowledge and acquired skills into actionable wellness projects that enhance an aspect of wellness within the Stanford community. Students work in collaborative groups or individually under the mentorship of the course instructor(s) to design, deliver, and evaluate a wellness initiative at Stanford.