The Counseling Center is hosting drop-in virtual skills sessions on a wide range of topics (16 total!) to support your mental health and wellbeing. The Wellness Series sessions are held during the fall and spring semesters and do not occur on university holidays or closures.
Advanced registration is not required. The sessions will close to new participants 15 minutes after it starts.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Explore the Wellness Series calendar to find session topics, dates and times.
| Session Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Successful Study Skills | September 9 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Navigating Change and Uncertainty | September 15 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Mastering Mindfulness | September 16 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Time Management | September 17 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Surviving Difficult Emotions | September 22 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Skills for Socializing | September 23 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Effective Communication Skills | September 24 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Dealing with Disappointment | September 29 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries | September 30 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Session Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus | October 1 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Freedom from Perfectionism | October 6 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Mastering Mindfulness | October 7 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Taking Control of Your Thoughts | October 8 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Deepening Relationships through Vulnerability | October 15 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Coping with Stress | October 20 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Managing Imposter Syndrome | October 21 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Effective Communication Skills | October 22 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Dealing with Disappointment | October 27 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Skills for Socializing | October 28 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus | October 29 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Session Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Navigating Change and Uncertainty | November 3 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries | November 4 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Deepening Relationships through Vulnerability | November 5 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Surviving Difficult Emotions | November 10 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later) | November 11 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Taking Control of Your Thoughts | November 12 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Freedom from Perfectionism | November 17 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Managing Imposter Syndrome | November 18 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Session Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coping with Stress | December 1 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later) | December 2 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Time Management | December 3 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Successful Study Skills | December 9 | 4-5 p.m. |
Session Topics
Want to know what to expect from each session? See the session descriptions below.
Coping With Stress
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.
Mastering Mindfulness
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.
Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later)
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.
Skills for Socializing
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.
Managing Imposter Syndrome
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.
Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus
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.
Surviving Difficult Emotions
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.
Effective Communication Skills
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.
Dealing with Disappointment
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.
Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries
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.
Time Management
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!
Freedom From Perfectionism
This session will explore how perfectionism impacts students and provide strategies to help you embrace imperfection in yourself and others.
Deepening Relationships Through Vulnerability
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.
Taking Control of Your Thoughts
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.
Navigating Change and Uncertainty
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
Not all study strategies are created equal! Learn about best practices for note-taking, paper-writing, studying, and more.
Please know that these are skills sessions and not a therapy space. Due to the open and online nature of The Wellness Series, the sessions are not private or confidential though participants are encouraged to be respectful and mindful of each other and to practice discretion.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our programs. To request accommodation, contact the Counseling Center at 301-314-7651 prior to attending.
Video Recordings
Recordings of previous Wellness Series sessions are available on our Youtube Channel Playlist. All video captions are ADA-compliant.