The Wellness Series starts this week!

 

Struggling with focus? Feeling stressed about school? Want to learn to improve your mental health and relationships? Check out the Wellness Series drop-in virtual skills sessions available Tuesdays-Thursdays at 4:00 PM all semester. Students can attend any or all sessions. No appointment necessary to join.

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Explore ALL 16 topics available this semester at this link We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our programs. To request disability accommodations, contact Allison Asarch at aasarch@umd.edu.  If you'd like to advertise the Wellness Series on campus, please find the marketing toolkit here.

Check out these topics coming up in the next few weeks:

Effective Communication Skills September 9 Communication is at the core of all of our relationships. Explore the different styles of communication, see which styles you use the most, and learn about best practices for communicating with people around you.

Navigating Change and Uncertainty September 10 Every day we face uncertainty, whether brought on by big life transitions or everyday experiences. Adjusting to life’s changes and unknowns can be a challenge. This session provides strategies to help you cope with uncertainty and adapt to new experiences.

Skills for Socializing September 11 We often meet new people, but it's not always easy to make new friends. This session will focus on the ins and outs of making friends, including tips for approaching new people and progressing from acquaintances to friends. We'll also address ways to manage social discomfort.

Taking Control of Your Thoughts September 16 We’ll help you control your thoughts so they are not controlling you. This session will provide concrete techniques for recognizing, understanding, and altering unhelpful patterns of thinking.

Time Management September 17 This session will help you prioritize your obligations and organize your schedule so that you can take care of responsibilities in a timely manner and make time for self-care too!

Successful Study Skills September 18 Not all study strategies are created equal! Learn about best practices for note-taking, paper-writing, studying, and more.

Mastering Mindfulness September 23 Practicing mindfulness can help you manage your emotions, accept your reality, and stay grounded. Learn techniques to build your mindfulness skills and practice with brief mindful meditations.

Surviving Difficult Emotions September 24 Sometimes our emotions are so intense, it feels like they will never end. This session provides strategies to help understand our emotions and to cope with the associated discomfort and distress.

Coping with Stress September 25 Stress is a normal part of life. It has a bad reputation but it’s not always a bad thing. Join us to learn about the different types of stress, common reactions to stress, and best practices for coping with various stressors.