The Wellness Series

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.

• Wednesday, September 4 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 20 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Tuesday, September 10 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 5 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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 know it's hard to put yourself out there so we'll also address ways to manage social discomfort.

• Wednesday, September 11 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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!

• Wednesday, September 18 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 13 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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 the people around you.

• Thursday, September 19 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 24 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Stress is a ubiquitous 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.

• Wednesday, October 2 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 4 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to lose focus. This session will provide helpful strategies to improve concentration and let go of distractions.

• Thursday, October 3 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 14 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Tuesday, September 24 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

This session will explore how perfectionism impacts students and provide strategies to help you embrace imperfection in yourself and others.

• Tuesday, October 1 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Tuesday, October 8 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 3 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Wednesday, October 9 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 6 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

This session will help you manage life's frustrations and bounce back from disappointment when things don't go the way you want or expect. Coping skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and growth mindset will help you come to term with these feelings and find your "grit" to move forward.

• Thursday, October 17 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 7 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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

• Thursday, September 12 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 5 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Tuesday, September 17 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Wednesday, September 25 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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.

• Thursday, September 26 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 31 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.