Spiritual Wellness

Definition

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Ithaca College defines Spiritual Wellness as expanding a sense of purpose, meaning, and belonging - including morals and ethics individually; in one’s experiences in relationship to others in their community; and developing a connection with the divine or the universe. This may or may not involve religious and spiritual practices.

Student Campus Resources

Learn more about resources available on campus to support student's spiritual wellness.
  • Mindful IC: Various mindfulness resources including meditation sessions occurring three times per week, a mindfulness retreat, and various online resources.
  • Nature RX: Ithaca College Campus Nature Rx provides learners with resources for improving emotional, spiritual, physical, social, and environmental wellness through a connection with nature.
  • Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Groups: Explore the various partner organizations that coincide with the programming and support offered by Ithaca College's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.
  • Sanvello: Sanvello has all of the support you need in one place: therapy, coaching, self-care tools, and a community that gets it.  Sanvello gives you clinically proven techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, or whatever else you may be going through. Research shows it really works: Over 60 percent of Sanvello members demonstrate a 15 percent improvement in their stress, anxiety, and depression levels in less than 30 days. Available for free on iOS and Android for everyone with an active IC email address. 
  • Student Clubs and Organizations: IC Engage offers a full list of registered and active student organizations for students to see which ones they might like to join, and see what events are happening on campus. This platform is helpful to build connections, a sense of belonging, and meaningful experiences. Students can search for organizations based on categories or interests. 
  • Weekly Chapel Gatherings Schedule: Weekly schedule of reoccurring events being led by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and partner organizations. 

Employee Campus Resources

Learn more about resources available on campus to support employee's spiritual wellness.
  • Mindful IC: Various mindfulness resources including meditation sessions occurring three times per week, a mindfulness retreat, and various online resources.
  • Nature RX: Ithaca College Campus Nature Rx provides learners with resources for improving emotional, spiritual, physical, social, and environmental wellness through a connection with nature.
  • Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Groups: Explore the various partner organizations that coincide with the programming and support offered by Ithaca College's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.
  • Sanvello: Sanvello has all of the support you need in one place: therapy, coaching, self-care tools, and a community that gets it.  Sanvello gives you clinically proven techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, or whatever else you may be going through. Research shows it really works: Over 60 percent of Sanvello members demonstrate a 15 percent improvement in their stress, anxiety, and depression levels in less than 30 days. Available for free on iOS and Android for everyone with an active IC email address. 
  • Weekly Chapel Gatherings Schedule: Weekly schedule of reoccurring events being led by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and partner organizations.