Events
The Wellness Series (Counseling Center at UMD)
Event Start Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 4:00 pm
Event End Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual / Zoom EST
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. Click through the calendar below to find out more about information, including topic descriptions, Zoom links, and times.
Advanced registration is not required. The sessions will close to new participants 15 minutes after it starts. (Registration details below)
Fall 2025 Schedule
Effective Communication Skills
September 9
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.
Navigating Change and Uncertainty
September 10
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.
Skills for Socializing
September 11
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.
Taking Control of Your Thoughts
September 16
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.
Time Management
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!
Successful Study Skills
September 18
Not all study strategies are created equal! Learn about best practices for note-taking, paper-writing, studying, and more.
Mastering Mindfulness
September 23
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.
Surviving Difficult Emotions
September 24
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.
Coping with Stress
September 25
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.