For many people, the pandemic has brought a change in priorities and a desire to improve overall personal wellness – a trend supported by the World Health Organization which is emphasizing the importance of caring for your mental health now, more than ever. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has risen to support its communities by taking a holistic look at its Personal Enrichment offerings to find ways that these non-credit classes can improve people’s lives across multiple dimensions. “A lot of people experiencing a shift in their mindset – including many of us at CSM – and we want to grow our programs by identifying those areas where people need to have a sense of overall wellness,” said CSM Director of Adult and Community Education Judi Ferrara. The curriculums targeted or being added include intellectual, physical, emotional, creative, spiritual, occupational, financial, environmental, and social wellness. Current students are already seeing the benefits of this updated focus. Student Alicia Whitney, of Charles County, (pictured left) said that the mind-body connection fostered in CSM’s Wellness, Fitness and Sports classes has led to improvements across her life. “I’ve been able to make lifestyle changes by eating healthier, exercising consistently and resolving several […]
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