Counseling Center: Wellness Series

 

Struggling with focus? Feeling stressed about school? Want to learn to improve your mental health and relationships? Check out the 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.

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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.  If you'd like to advertise the Wellness Series on campus, please find the marketing toolkit here.

Check out these topics coming up in this month:

Successful Study Skills Wednesday, September 9 Not all study strategies are created equal! Learn about best practices for note-taking, paper-writing, studying, and more.

Navigating Change and Uncertainty Tuesday, September 15 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.

Mastering Mindfulness Wednesday, September 16 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 Thursday, September 17 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!

Surviving Difficult Emotions Tuesday, September 22 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.

Skills for Socializing Wednesday, September 23 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.

Effective Communication Skills Thursday, September 24 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.

Dealing with Disappointment Tuesday, September 29 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 Wednesday, September 30 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.

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Paid Research Participants needed for APEX (Auditory Perception and Estrogen across Sexes)

 

Did you hear? DOTS Shuttle-UM is redesigning the campus bus network!

 Route Reset aims to align Shuttle-UM service with how people travel today and with regional public transit. Take the 5-minute survey by May 5 to help shape future routes, and you can enter to win: 

• Apple Airpods

• $150 at the University Book Center

• A Summer Break Blind Box

UMD graduating seniors, unsure of your next steps this summer? Sign up for our workshop to jumpstart your career.

 

Join the University Career Center for a workshop designed for graduating seniors. This session will provide essential strategies for managing your job search in today's competitive market. You will gain insights into effective application techniques, learn how to leverage networking opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced career advisors to help you develop a successful job search strategy.

Whether you are targeting a specific industry or exploring various opportunities, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed. Be ready to share your experiences, engage with peers, and collaborate. Take this opportunity to enhance your career readiness and transition smoothly from university to the professional world.

Learn more at go.umd.edu/jumpstartsearch26

Our career services staff will host the Jumpstart Your Job Search Workshop to support seniors seeking job assistance. Sessions are offered on multiple dates throughout the semester.

Dates:

• April 17, In-Person @ the University Career Center | Hornbake Southwing 3135 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm
• May 1, In-Person @ the University Career Center | Hornbake Southwing 3135 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm
• June 3, Virtual, 12 pm - 1 pm
• July 16, Virtual, 12 pm - 1 pm

SENIOR DAY WITH THE CAREER CENTER

 The university career center is hosting Senior Day with the Career Center, offering grad photos with Testudo, professional headshots, free ice cream and popcorn, and limited-edition pins (while supplies last) to Class of 2026 seniors who have completed the graduation survey. A marketing toolkit is available to support your outreach efforts.

DATE: Tuesday, April 28th, 3 PM -  6PM, Hornbake Plaza

The University Career Center invites all UMD students to celebrate the graduating class of 2026! Enjoy free ice cream and popcorn, grad photos with Testudo, and complimentary professional photos for LinkedIn. Please dress professionally if you wish to participate in headshots. A limited-edition Class of 2026 pin will be available exclusively to Terps who have completed the graduation survey, while supplies last. Come celebrate with your fellow Terps, learn more at go.umd.edu/seniordayucc

Video: Intro to the Bias Dashboard Premiering today: a user-friendly introduction to the University of Maryland's Bias Dashboard, narrated by Bias Incident Support Services program manager Kiara Dade. This walkthrough includes how to access the dashboard, the content provided on each tab, how to filter the data, and how to understand the results you find. Let Kiara be your guide through this robust and thoughtfully created tool that’s available to all UMD community members!

Equity Center closing for renovations (don’t worry—activities will continue!)

What:  News

Caption:  The space will be back in the fall semester with a brand new look! If you have any questions or concerns, email lgbtq@umd.edu.

What can I do with Neuroscience?

 

Have you ever wondered: What can I do with Neuroscience? Students often treat academic learning and career planning as separate journeys, but we hope that the resource below will help students see how they are connected.

 

 

NEUR ANNUAL FIELD DAY : May 6th from 12–2 PM

 

Get ready to celebrate the end of the semester with the Neuroscience community at our NEUR Annual Field Day! For fun, connection, and well-deserved celebration. Whether you’re looking to unwind before finals or connect with fellow NEUR majors, this event has something for everyone—games, awards, and pizza included.

Date and Time: May 6th from 12–2 PM

Location: McKeldin Mall (East)

Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy a lively atmosphere as we recognize student achievements and build community outside the classroom.

Don’t forget to RSVP to secure your spot—we hope to see you there!

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES : Winning at Money - A Cashflow Game for Building Wealth

Tuesday, April 21st

Play a fun game to learn money skills and build wealth!

• Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

• Location: McKeldin Library 1221

• REGISTER HERE (or scan the QR code in the flyer)

• Capacity: 24-34 players max - first come, first served!

 

MOCKTAIL 2026- An evening with the experts!

 

WHEN: Monday, April 20th, from 6-7:30pm

WHERE: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland

Engage in an exciting professional networking experience!

• Learn from accomplished professionals 
• Insightful conversations across industries
• Practice social etiquette skills

Students: Save your spot! Limited space available.

Please confirm your attendance by RSVP this Friday April 17th, 2026.

Hosted by the University of Maryland’s Academic Achievement Programs (AAP), the Thrive Center for  Essential Needs and the University Career Center & President's Promise.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES : Investing 101: Grow Your Money, Build Your Future

 

 

Tuesday, April 14th

Curious about investing? Learn the basics to grow money and build stability today.

• Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

• Location: ESJ 1202 Edward St. John Room

• REGISTER HERE (or scan the QR code in the flyer)

 

Jump start your Job Search: Career Services Support For Graduating Seniors

 The University Career Center's Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop series provides exclusive career support for graduating seniors - especially students encountering complications with the job search as they begin to enter the professional workforce. 

The next workshop is happening this Friday, April 17, 2026, from 12 pm - 1 pm at the University Career Center, located in the 3100 Hornbake Library South Wing.

HELLO CLASS OF 2026!! SO, WHATS NEXT? SHARE YOUR POST GRADUATION PLAN WITH US.

 

What are your plans after graduation? We’d love to hear what’s next for you! Sharing your post-graduation plans will help us compile valuable data on your degree(s), which can be shared with reporting organizations. Additionally, your experiences will contribute to UMD’s ranking and provide data-driven insights for employers who are recruiting students and alumni.

  

NEUR Majors Shine on the National Stage with Moksha Dance Team

 

The neuroscience community  proudly recognizes Amrutha Alibilli, Smrti Arava, Krisha Pandya, and Malavika Kattuparambil for their exceptional achievement as members of the Moksha Indian Classical Dance Team.

Competing at the Origins National Intercollegiate Championship, Moksha secured an impressive second-place finish among more than 50 distinguished university teams, including Cornell University, Rutgers University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California, San Diego, Rice University, and the University of Texas at Dallas. This national competition represents one of the most prominent stages for collegiate Indian classical dance in the country.

Their accomplishment highlights the interdisciplinary excellence of NEUR majors, demonstrating a commitment not only to rigorous scientific study but also to cultural expression, teamwork, and artistic mastery.

We commend these students for representing the University of Maryland with distinction and for embodying the breadth of talent within the neuroscience program.

Readers can explore more about Moksha’s journey and view their Origins performance here:

https://honors.umd.edu/2026/04/umd-moksha-dances-to-national-runner-up-finish-in-bharatanatyam-with-honors-students-in-the-lineup/

Join the Hate-Bias Student Advisory Group

 Join the Hate-Bias Student Advisory Group

Are you driven by justice, fueled by empathy, and ready to lead? Sounds like you want to join the Hate-Bias Student Advisory Group!

The Hate Bias Student Advisory Group (HBSAG) plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) by centering student voices in the university’s response to hate and bias. HBSAG members offer insight to the BISS team and serve as liaisons and ambassadors.

Members will:

• Participate in monthly meetings

• Lead and support programming, initiatives, and events

• Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen Bias Incident Support Services

• Help advance the team’s goals, services, and visibility across campus

All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply!

Apply to join the Hate-Bias Student Advisory Group by April 30.

FOCUS ON WELLNESS WITH THE COUNSELING CENTER!

Focus on wellness with the Counseling Center

Keep up with your mental health with the Counseling Center's Wellness Series! They have 16 different topics of virtual drop-in skills sessions occurring all semester. Attend as many as you'd like. All students are welcome!

Mental Health Awareness Week 9/29-10/3

 

Wellness Series from the Counceling Center

 

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.

  

Sign Up

Check out these topics coming up in the next few weeks:

 

Skills for Socializing

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.

 

 

HOPE. HEAL. MOBILIZE....through meditation and mindfulness in the weeks leading up to and just following the election.

Come join students, faculty, and staff in our collective commitment to belonging, peace, addressing bias, and promoting justice for 9 days of meditation in the lead up to, and immediately following, the election.  

Meditation has been shown by research to reduce bias across difference, burnout, stress hormones, and increase most dimensions of wellness. Recent research has shown that there are societal benefits to collective meditation as well.* We will use this time to reduce our stress, strengthen our commitment to reducing bias, send loving kindness into the world, and surround our community with a sense of wellbeing and belonging in the midst of and to honor our differences.

Not able to vote? Please still join us. Choosing not to vote? Please still join us. Never meditated before? Join us. Meditated forever? Join us. If your mind and body aren't sure if you can do this, that is okay! Come be in a peaceful space with us, take a nap with us, or color with us.

Neurodiverse and diverse bodies/minds celebrated in this trauma-informed space. Bring a pillow or mat if you want to. Bring a water bottle if possible. Need accommodations or interpretation? Please request as soon as possible by emailing Beth Douthirt-Cohen, from the School of Public Health, at bdc1@umd.edu.

Sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Public Health, the College of Education, the School of Public Policy, the College of Information, Memorial Chapel, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Bias Incident Support Services, College Park Scholars, the Department of Resident Life, and the Division of Student Affairs.

New to meditation? JOIN US. Can’t vote? JOIN US.  Won’t vote? JOIN US. Adaptive inclusive space. ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 

Time: 9:15am-9:45am

Location: UMD Community Garden Learning area between the School of Public Health and Eppley Center (between 4200 and 4128 Valley Dr). 

All are welcome. This space is focused on self-compassion and loving kindness. Light snacks & fruit will be served.

Sponsored by: School of Public Health & College Park Scholars 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Time: drop in between 8:45 am - 9:30 am

Location: Labyrinth at Memorial Chapel Garden

All are welcome. This space is focused on finding calmness and focus through walking the meditative labyrinth.  Tea will be available.  Inclement weather location: Garden Chapel.   

Sponsored & Facilitated by: Memorial Chapel

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm 

Location: 0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall (School of Public Policy)

All are welcome. 

Sponsored by: School of Public Policy

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Time: 11am-Noon

Location: Activities Room in Stamp Student Union (near Studio A)

Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on General Meditation (queer and trans friendly, accessible, community care, trauma response) and there will be snacks!

Sponsored & Facilitated by:  LGBTQ+ Equity Center and Bias Incident Support Services

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time: 9:30-10:00 am

Location: Frederick Douglass Square (in front of Hornbake Library)

Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on being in the present moment. Coffee/tea will be served. 

Sponsored by: College of Information

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Time: 9:15am-9:45am

Location: Pyon-Chen Multipurpose Room

Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on connection, care, and kindness. Light snacks will be available.

Sponsored & Facilitated by:  Department of Resident Life 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 9:30am-10am

Location: Zoom. Virtual session. Register here.

Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on self-compassion and loving kindness towards self and others.

Sponsored by: School of Public Health

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Time: 12:15-1:00pm

Location: Benjamin 2119

Inclusive space. All are welcome! Join us for a reflection on loving kindness and transformation as we consider our post-election reality. Warm beverages and cookies will be served.

Sponsored & Facilitated by:  College of Education & Intergroup Dialogue Training Center 

Friday, November 8, 2024

Time: 2-3pm

Location: Activities Room in the Stamp Student Union 

Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on General Meditation (queer and trans friendly, accessible, community care, trauma response) Always snacks!

Sponsored & Facilitated by:  LGBTQ+ Equity Center and Bias Incident Support Services