Struggling with focus? Feeling stressed about school? Want to learn to improve your mental health and relationships? Check out the Counseling Center’s 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.
16 Topics Total!
Check out these topics coming up in the next few weeks:
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.
Successful Study Skills
February 13
Not all study strategies are created equal! Learn about best practices for note-taking, paper-writing, studying, and more.
Mastering Mindfulness
February 18
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.
Time Management
February 19
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!
Effective Communication Skills
February 20
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
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.
Managing Imposter Syndrome
February 26
Learn what imposter syndrome is, why it occurs, and the skills to work on overcoming it, so you can go from self-doubt to confidence.
Taking Control of Your Thoughts
February 27
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.
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.
