September 26th, 2013

Welcome!

We are glad that you are here

tonight!

Please be sure you fill out the sign in sheet!

Highs & Lows

With TWLOHA Pitt State’s Hope and Inspiration Box

Song of the Week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mVW8tgGY_w

Officer Reports

• President: Annie Kratochvil

• Vice President: Chrissy Smith

• Secretary: Yazeed Aldwayan

• Treasurer: Blake Ahlders

What is TWLOHA?

Mission

• To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and Suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KICF_m06_xE&list=UUj8nx2Ira4zoTskmPk9kl-w&index=13&feature=plcp

Why TWLOHA UChapters?

• UChapters is a network of student organizations on college and university campuses that exist to embody the mission and vision of To Write Love on Her Arms. Through organized meetings and events, each chapter serves as a voice of hope, inspiration, and support for students and their surrounding communities. 

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6c-VxVrQn0&list=UUj8nx2Ira4zoTskmPk9kl-w

Values of TWLOHA

• Courage• Community

• Intentionality• Sensitivity• Humility

• Help• Hope

• Honesty• Encourageme

nt• Love

I PLEDGE TO:• Read over this, all together• Sign this sheet

–Next meeting, you will receive a copy of this pledge and your membership card (with suggested dues paid)

Old Business

• T-shirts

• Night Of Hope

• Bowling Night

• Wheat State October 7th

Discussion:Anxiety/Stress

The Facts:

• What is anxiety? What is stress? How are they related?

• What are some signs and symptoms of anxiety? Stress?

• What are some types of anxiety? Stress?

How to Fight Anxiety/Stress

• How can someone treat their anxiety?

• How can someone reduce their stress?

Discussion Points:

• What are some signs that someone may be experiencing anxiety or stress? How can you help them?

• How do you relieve stress?• Have you ever been anxious? What does it

feel like?• How can our chapter reach out to students

how may be experiencing anxiety/stress?• What resources can we provide to

students on campus regarding finding help for struggles with anxiety or stress?

Activity: Stress Balls!

~Switchfoot

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK OR THE WEEK AFTER.