College students consistently indicate that stress is the #1 impediment to academic performance.
Many UMass Dartmouth departments offer programming and services to help students manage, and reduce, their stress.
We've collected information about these on-campus programs and services, along with some helpful online resources, and posted them here.
We will update this webpage frequently. If you know of a program, service, or website that should be added to this webpage, please let us know!
Stress Management Programs & Services: Fall 2019Quick Links: Click on a link below to jump to that section on this page. Chair Massage |
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| de-stress Days @ FDUH |
TBD Sign up in advance at the Unity House to reserve your space. |
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Yoga |
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Yoga |
Mondays: 12:10-1:10 pm Free! Open to students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The Fitness Center offeres a variety of fitness classes, which are open and free to the university community. |
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Fitness |
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Physical activity reduces stress. The Fitness Center offeres a variety of fitness classes, which are open and free to the university community. Intramural Sports offers students a comprehensive individual and team intramural program. Intramurals are structured recreational and competitive sports and activities for individuals in the Umass Dartmouth community. Competitions and activities are held in league, tournament, meet, and race format. Previous athletic experience is not a prerequisite for intramural participation. The Intramural program is staffed by an Intramural Sports Coordinator, and student workers who serve in the capacity of game officials, game supervisors, and scorekeepers. |
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Mindfulness, Meditation, Mind-Body Medicine & Related Topics |
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Meditation |
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The Center for Indic Studies frequently hosts seminars and workshops on mindfulness, meditation, mind-body medicine and related subjects. |
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StressLess Afternoons |
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Get a mini-massage. Pet a therapy dog. Play! Coloring, Crafts, & Games. Join us for an afternoon break to relax and unwind.
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Contact: Kari Mofford |
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DIY De-Stress Nights
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All events from 9pm-12am, Campus Center Main Level |
Contact: SAIL sail@umassd.edu |
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Game Nights |
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| Game Nights @ the Library |
Take a study break and unwind with some old-fashioned games, cards, Legos, etc. Every Thursday At any other time, these board games may also be checked out for the day using your UMass Pass from the Circulation Desk. The Library is also accepting donations for Game Night. |
Contact: Kari Mofford kmofford@umassd.edu 508-999-8865 |
Academic Advising, Tutoring, & Support |
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Many departments offer academic support to students. Follow the link to more information on each resource.
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Counseling Center Support Groups |
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The Counseling Center offers the support groups listed below. |
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The Women's Group The Women’s Group is a place where women can come together in a safe, confidential space to support one another, connect with one another, and help one another to weather the challenges and celebrate the joys of being a woman in our society.
Graduate Student/Older Student Group Often the issues that affect graduate students and older undergraduate students, 24 and older, are somewhat different from those that affect younger students. It can help to have a confidential place to speak with and listen to students with similar issues and experiences. The aim of this group is to provide a therapeutic space for such students to discuss, reflect, and share with one another in a supportive atmosphere.
IT Group Feeling connected, understood, and supported are important parts of well-being, yet many people find themselves locked into patterns of communication that get in the way of connecting effectively. The IT Group focuses on practicing authenticity, openness, and mutual support in a safe setting, so that you can learn how to do so in your life outside of group and become your "best self".
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New Bedford Wellness Initiative Wellness Walks & Classes |
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The New Bedford Wellness Initiative offers free Wellness Walks every Saturday. Locations vary. Visit their webpage for updates. Additionally, wellness classes are offered every Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club. Walks and classes are free to everyone. No need to sign up, just drop-in! For more information: New Bedford Wellness Initiative |
