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. 


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Check out these topics coming up in this month:

Mastering Mindfulness

Tuesday, February 3

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.

Navigating Change and Uncertainty

Wednesday, February 4

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.

Successful Study Skills

Thursday, February 5

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

Surviving Difficult Emotions

Wednesday, February 11

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.

Skills for Socializing

Thursday, February 12

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.

Deepening Relationships through Vulnerability

Tuesday, February 17

If you are looking to have stronger and more authentic relationships, join us to explore how vulnerability can help you feel more deeply connected to the people in your life. This session is interactive and experiential.

Time Management

Wednesday, February 18

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!

Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later)

Thursday, February 19

Getting started is sometimes the hardest part. This session will explore underlying causes of procrastination and provide specific techniques to end the cycle of unrealistic expectations and avoidance that inhibits productivity.

Effective Communication Skills

Tuesday, February 24

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.

Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries

Wednesday, February 25

This session will describe healthy and unhealthy types of conflict, explore strategies for setting (and being on the receiving end of) boundaries, and provide best practices for conflict resolution.

Coping with Stress

Thursday, February 26

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.