The Counseling Center is sponsoring 15 events to promote self-care, relaxation, and release.
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As the spring semester winds down, the Counseling Center is sponsoring 15 events focused on improving mental, physical, and spiritual health. Each event is open to the entire UMassD community.
"While the end of the academic year can be a time of relief and accomplishment, getting through finals and commencement can also be very stressful," said Counseling Center Director Cate Perry and Senior Associate Director Erin Carter. "Taking time out to attend to your mental health is a priority. The Counseling Center is offering these events to encourage students to take some time away from the stress to relax and release. Self-care is how you take your power back! RELAX! RELEASE! RECHARGE!"
View the Counseling Center’s list of events below:
Monday
- 10 a.m. Learn to Knit in the STEM Learning Lab (SENG 217)
- 2 p.m. Nature Walk for Calm (Meet in front of the Counseling Center, Auditorium Annex)
- 6 p.m. Positive Spin (Fitness Center)
Tuesday
- 12 p.m. ADHD Myth Busters (The Grove)
- 3:30 p.m. Dance Fitness (Campus Quad)
Wednesday
- 11:30 a.m. Barn Babies Petting Zoo (Campus Quad)
- 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Yoga (Campus Quad)
Thursday
- 9 a.m. Chalk Walk (The sidewalk where Spruce Hall meets Ring Rd)
- 12:30 p.m. Mindful Meditation (Amphitheatre) (Reflection Room - Campus Center 233, if bad weather)
- 1 p.m. Stress Less with Therapy Dogs (Campus Center Auditorium Lobby)
- 1 p.m. Walk the Labyrinth (Campus Center Patio)
- 6 p.m. Positive Spin (Fitness Center)
Friday
- 9 a.m. Chalk Walk 2 (The sidewalk where Spruce Hall meets Ring Rd)
- 11:30 a.m. DIY Stress Ball & Coloring (Library Patio)
- 4 p.m Chalk Walk 3 (The sidewalk where Spruce Hall meets Ring Rd)
Questions about any of these events can be directed to the Counseling Center (508) 999-8648.
Anyone struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or depression, are encouraged to make an appointment with the Counseling Center by calling (508) 999-8648, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For after-hours, call the crisis line at (508) 910-HELP, or dial 9-1-1 for an emergency.