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: Fall 2018Quick Links: Click on a link below to jump to that section on this page. Yoga |
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| de-stress Days @ FDUH |
Frederick Douglass Unity House All dates 10 am-1 pm
Sign up in advance at the Unity House to reserve your space. |
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Yoga |
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Yoga |
Mondays: 12-1 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. Registration on IMLeagues is required. To register, visit www.imleagues.com and create an account |
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Mindfulness, Meditation, Mind-Body Medicine & Related Topics |
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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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Mindfulness Meditation for Students |
No previous experience with mindfulness meditation is expected. Drop-ins are welcome at any point in the semester. Come join us for a mid-week break to re-energize and re-focus.
Free!
Open to faculty, staff, and administrators.
Every Thursday
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Mindfulness Meditation |
No previous experience with mindfulness meditation is expected. Drop-ins are welcome at any point in the semester. Come join us for a mid-week break to re-energize and re-focus. Free! Open to faculty, staff, and administrators. Every Wednesday |
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StressLess Days |
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Get a mini-massage. 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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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 Help & Support |
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| Many departments offer academic support to students. Visit the Academic Resource Center website for more information on academic support services. |
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Multiliteracy and Communication Center (MCC)
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STEM Learning Lab Services and resources of the STEM Learning Lab include:
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Questions? Contact: John Fernandes jfernandes@umassd.edu |
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Writing and Reading Center Services and resources of the Writing and Reading Center include:
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Questions? Contact: Writing and Reading Center arc_writingcenter@umassd.edu Amy Parelman aparelman@umassd.edu |
Counseling Center Support Groups |
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| The Counseling Center offers the support groups listed below. If you are interested in one or more of these groups, please stop in to the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center attempts to offer these groups on dates/times most convienient for group participants. Therefore, you will be asked to share your availability for scheduling purposes. |
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Walking for Calm: Stressed after a long week? Tired of sitting in classes, or in your office all day? Then come walk with us!
Fridays (beginning Fri. September 28th) 10 am
Depart from Counseling Center Weather permitting Mindfulness Group: Learn to relax, focus, and engage with life!
Thursdays 3:30-5 pm Eight sessions from 9/27-11/8 Interpersonal Group (the "IT Group"): Learn to be a more authentic and connected with people.
Mondays 3:30-5 pm Weekly sessions from 10/1 to the end of semester Group for Graduate Students/Law School Students/Older Students: It can help to have a confidential place to speak with and listen to students with similar issues and experiences. Often the issues are somewhat different from those of younger students.
Wednesdays
8:45-10 am (beginning 10/3) Registration for the group and interview and referral by Counseling Center staff is required. No drop-ins.
Contact David Perry, Ph.D. (dperry5@umassd.edu) at the Counseling Center for interview and details. |
Questions? Contact: Counseling Center 508-999-8650 |
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 |
