| Nathan Morell of Galloway Township, assistant director of Counseling at Stockton University, was chosen as Advisor of Year by Active Minds at its national conference in February,Active Minds is a national organization focusing on student advocacy and mental health issues on college campuses. More than 700 colleges participate.“I know in my heart that this work is valuable, and it saves lives, and I see people come and use it to heal,” Morell said. “To get validation from the national people that really know this stuff well, it’s just reassuring to me I am on the right path.”This year Stockton’s Active Minds chapter hosted about 50 events ranging from suicide prevention walks to yoga, meditation, therapy dog visits and eating disorder awareness. This summer he was certified in Heartfulness Meditation and offers group sessions at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in the N-Wing Meditation Hall. “When you lift others up, you lift yourself up,” he said. “That keeps me accountable.”Morell says Stockton has an expectation of kindness.“We support each other here,” he said. “The many initiatives the club organizes have been well-received and championed by the campus community.” |
