A Deep Dive at CSUN’s Wellness Week 2025
Amidst the bustling activity of university life, there’s a shadow that looms over too many college relationships: domestic abuse. It’s a subject often shrouded in silence, with victims suffering in secrecy, their voices trapped behind closed doors and veiled smiles. This Wellness Week, during an engaging keynote presentation, CSUN is taking a profound stand on this urgent issue.
The Keynote of Compassion
On October 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm, the Northridge Center at the CSUN University Student Union will host Marlon James Briggs, a highly respected MSW and LCSW, who will present an eye-opening talk focusing on understanding the complex layers of domestic abuse within college relationships. His talk is a part of a broader initiative under the title “It’s On Us: Wellness Week 2025 – Beyond the Surface.”
Recognizing and Responding to Abuse
Briggs aims to galvanize the student community to recognize the warning signs of abuse that are often hidden in plain sight. From emotional manipulation to physical intimidation, abuse manifests in varied forms, and understanding these is crucial. Recognizing the red flags isn’t just vital for those directly affected but for their friends and peers who can be the first support line.
Empowering Students and Building Trust
Support networks play an essential role. The session will provide practical guidance on what steps to take when someone you know might be suffering. Counseling services, both on and off-campus, are frontline resources every student should be aware of to assist themselves or friends in need.
A Collaborative Movement
This session is a testament to CSUN’s collaboration with campus Athletics and University Counseling Services (UCS). By fostering dialogue and healing, CSUN aims to transform whispering corridors of distress into vibrant channels of support, ensuring a safe campus environment for all.
Plan Your Attendance
The event is more than just a lecture; it’s an interactive, supportive space inviting dialogue and proactive engagement. Whether you’re a concerned friend, a survivor seeking support, or a curious student wanting to learn more, you have a space here.
As stated in Daily Sundial, opportunities like this bring communities together, recognizing that the path to wellness is paved with understanding and mutual support.
Prepare to be educated, inspired, and equipped with the tools to make a tangible impact. Step up; it’s on us.
