Wellness Week: April 11th-15th
Meet us live at one or all of these virtual 15 minute sessions, which occur twice each day at 9am and again at 5pm. Click the buttons below to sign up for a reminder and find the link to join for each session in Nexus. These sessions are designed for your body and mind to find REST, ways to RECHARGE, and help you be READY for a strong finish to this academic year. Every student who joins will receive a UConn School of Business sleep mask to help you celebrate the importance of rest. While you do need to log in so we can capture your name to send the mask, do not worry, you will not need to turn your camera on to participate. We hope you will join us as we seek to empower you in your wellness journey.
Additional Wellness Resources
Upcoming Student Health and Wellness Events
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12/3
Mind & Body: Support and empowerment for students with chronic health conditions
Mind & Body: Support and empowerment for students with chronic health conditions
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Arjona Building
MIND AND BODY: SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS.
This weekly group is for students adjusting to coping with chronic health conditions in a university setting. This is a safe space for students to share their experiences and support each other in managing their health while also managing the challenges of college life. This group is a joint effort between medical and mental health services to ensure that students are cared for in a complete and holistic manner.’
This session is held by Jennifer Fox, PhD & Ryan Grade BSN, RN
For many concerns that students face- like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by SHaW counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
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Intro to Mindfulness
Intro to Mindfulness
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Arjona Building
Introduction to Mindfulness
SHaW’s Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing.
Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• AcceptingDROP-IN (no appointment required)
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Let’s Talk with Michelle
Let’s Talk with Michelle
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Student Union
Students who may benefit from attending a Let’s Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:
- Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
- Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
- Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
- Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend
- If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team.
This session is held by Sijia (Michelle) Chen, M.S.Ed
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12/3
Let’s Talk with Ashley
Let’s Talk with Ashley
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Wilbur Cross
Students who may benefit from attending a Let’s Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:
- Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin
- Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue
- Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist
- Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend
- If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team.
This session is held by Ashley Smith, M.A.
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Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students
Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Arjona Building
Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students
Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.
To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700
This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW
For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
The Wellness Coalition is an interdisciplinary, university-wide network of students, staff, and faculty charged with creating a thriving, connected academic community that supports the full potential of every student. Currently over 80 students, staff, and faculty representing ten schools and colleges, and twenty-two departments, including UConn Health and the regional campuses, serve on the Wellness Coalition.