ASL Happiness Project

To promote law student well-being, Appalachian School of Law continues the “ASL Happiness Project,” a program that originated at ASL a few years ago. This project includes an ongoing series of events focused on promoting overall health and wellness for the ASL community. Its vision is to support a mentally and physically healthy community of students, faculty, and staff.

Here are some of the events we have offered to students:

• Restorative Yoga  with Debbie Jackson
• Holistic Health & Nutrition Talk by Sara McGlothlin
• Insanity Monday
• Salsa Lessons
• Beginner Karate/Self-Defense Classes
• Hikes at Breaks Interstate Park
• Creeper Trail Bike Ride
• Stress Management sessions with Sister Bernie
• Lawyers Helping Lawyers Student Chapter
• Hike to the Channels
• Observe Law Student Mental Health Day with Lunch and programs
• Paint Night at Fired Up Pottery
• Walk It Out Wednesdays
• R.I.P.P.E.D. classes taught by Faculty
• Attended Theatre Guild of Buchanan County (local theater group) performances
• Mindfulness Monday (weekly email of wellness/self-care tips/ideas)
• Email on Suicide Prevention Day listing resources
• Provided Happy Lights (available at Library Circulation Desk)
• Presentation by Margaret Ogden, Supreme Court of Virginia Wellness Coordinator
• “The Book of Mamaw” performed on campus by Eugene Wolf

What we are currently doing:

• One on One counseling sessions with Dr. Rick Carroll and Angeline Saferight Lloyd
• Presentations by Dr. Carroll on various relevant topics
• Zen Room
• Peer to Peer Student Mentoring Program
• Baking Homemade Bread
• Collection of Books in Library Reserve Section
• Created and maintain list of Counseling Resources that are available for students
• Working with local businesses and churches to provide student lunches during exam weeks
• Providing coffee and snacks for our students during exam weeks

What we are working toward:

• Wellness BINGO
• Coffee Bars with coffee and snacks available throughout the day
• On campus Pottery Night, taught by an SWCC Art Instructor
• Zip lining at Breaks Park