What We Do
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Bard Health Services is staffed by a family physician, 3 nurse practitioners, and a part-time sports medicine physician. Care at Health Services is based on a holistic approach to treating students. The staff promotes optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well being through education, preventative and primary care.
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Bard Counseling Services is staffed by clinical social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, a consulting psychiatrist, and a consulting nutritionist. Staff members provide short-term, problem-focused treatment, crisis intervention, groups, workshops, and referrals to local physicians, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.
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The Bard Wellness Education Office coordinates a range of events and programs to help students reduce stress, practice good self-care, and create their best life. The office supports students’ physical, mental, social, environmental, spiritual, and academic health.
Wellness Services
HCW Events
- 2/17MondayMonday, February 17, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
NO CLASS ON MARCH 10
During this gentle Kripalu Yoga flow, students are invited to play with their edge,
experiment with what works for their body, and make the practice their very own. In
this yoga of compassion, we move through centering techniques and flow through
postures, keeping an emphasis on the breath. Kripalu Yoga invites experimentation
and inquiry into every movement and moment...come play! - 2/17MondayMonday, February 17, 2025
Center for Spiritual Life Buddhist Meditation Room 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Monday & Thursday 6-7 pm. Afterwards there will be a sangha gathering with refreshments. All are welcome!
Schedule:
Monday:
6–6:15 Introduction and dharma words
6:15–6:45 Meditation
6:45–7pm Walking meditation & chanting.
Thursday:
6–7 pm quiet contemplation. Opportunity for face-to-face teaching on the dharma. - 2/18Tuesday
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Sottery Hall 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Bard College’s Campus Advocate Divine Perez-Ferreira will host regular office hours in Sottery 107 this semester on Tuesdays from 12–2 pm.
Divine works for the Family Services Center for Victim Safety and Support in Poughkeepsie and provides confidential services and information to anyone seeking assistance related to gender-based misconduct. All conversations will be private and one-on-one. You don't need an appointment, and you can come to Sottery anytime between 12–2 pm.
CVSS offers:
- Information about domestic violence and sexual assault prevention;
- Advocates who are there to support and believe you;
- Connection to counseling or support groups;
- Information about police reporting and the criminal justice system; and
- Help finding additional services for student/faculty needs.
If you would like to schedule a meeting in advance, you can reach out to Divine directly at [email protected] or to the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination at [email protected] with your request.
For more information, call 845-758-7542, email [email protected], or visit https://familyservicesny.org/program-areas/victim-services/center-for-victim-safety-and-support-cvss/. - 2/18TuesdayTuesday, February 18, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel. - 2/18TuesdayTuesday, February 18, 2025
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
NO CLASS: JANUARY 14, JANUARY 21
Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.