Wellness Groups and Workshops

Begins Thurs, September 23, 4-5pm / run 8 wks

-Explore sources of negative body image through discussions and interactive activities.

-Find ways to break the body shame cycle and build a healthier relationship with your body.

Begins Tues, September 21, 4-5pm / run 8 wks

-Learn strategies for activating and improving your mood.

-Receive and provide support to fellow students going through similar struggles.

Begins Wed, September 22, 4-5pm / run 8 wks

-Learn about the stages of grief and other useful tools for coping with bereavement.

-Experience comfort and support from other young adults who are also grieving a significant loss.

Begins Wed, September 22, 5-6pm / run 8 wks

-A safe and supportive space to learn new tools and coping skills to decrease anxiety and social anxiety.

-Learn to feel more equipped to face new situations and experiences.

Begins Thurs, September 23, 3-4pm / run 10 wks

-A safe discussion space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students/allies.

-Offers support and celebration of diversity.

Please email TheCircle@lmu.edu for more info.

Begins Mon, September 20, 3-4pm / run 10 wks

-A safe space to explore men's issues by unpacking identity and culture.

-Define toxic and positive masculinity, and discuss how to be in health relationships with others.

Begins Wed, September 22, 6-7pm / run 10 wks

-A space for partners, siblings, and friends with mental health conditions.

-Explore and connect on the impacts of mental health conditions on relationships.

Begins Wed, September 22, 3-4pm / run 10 wks

-A communal space for busy graduate students also navigating being a sexual and/or gender minority

-Explore ways to build resilience amidst school, work, family, dating, politics, or other stressors

Begins Thurs, September 30, 2-3pm / run 10 wks

-Meet other sophomores going through similar adjustments and experience after an entirely virtual first year.

-Gain social support around navigating college amidst the challenges of COVID-19.

Begins Mon, September 20, 3-4pm / run 8 wks

-A support group for anyone identifying as a first generation college student (or First To Go).

- Discuss family conflicts, emotional health, identity, and finding your place in college.

Begins Mon, September 20, 3-4pm / run 10 wks

-A supporting space for BIPOC women to discuss the complexities of gender, race, culture, and intersectionality.

-Share experiences with stress, coping, and resiliency, and gain tools for collective self-care and healing.

Session I: Thursdays, September 23 & September 30 at 11am

Session II: Thursdays, October 14 & October 21 at 11am

-Identify personal factors that will improve your academic motivation.

-Learn helpful tips and strategies that you can apply throughout your education experience.

Session I: Friday, September 24th at at 10am

Session II: Wednesday, October 6th at 2pm

-An open discussion to explore health communication styles and strategies around setting healthy boundaries.

-Explore the process of recognizing and implementing healthy boundaries.

Session I: Friday, September 17 at 10am

Session II: Tuesday, September 21 at 5pm

Session III: Wednesday, September 29 at 2pm

-Gain a better understanding of your friendship landscape and what may be missing in your social life.

-Beat isolation, improve your social skills, and learn how to connect with other during this COVID era.

Session I: Friday, October 8 at 10am

Session II: Wednesday, October 20 at 2pm

-A safe space to learn and discuss effective methods of communication regarding difficult conversations.

-Learn how to reach for help and have helpful dialogue about mental health in a culturally attuned manner.

Session I: Friday, October 15 at 10am

-Learn about ways to incorporate self-care into your regular routine.

-Discover tips to alleviate stress, maintain work-life balance, and prevent burnout.

Session I: Tuesday, October 5 at 5pm

-Learn about ways to incorporate self-care into your regular routine as a grad student.

-Discover tips to alleviate stress, maintain work-life balance, and prevent burnout in grad school.

Session I: Friday, October 1 at 10am

Session II: Wednesday, October 13 at 2pm

Session III: Tuesday, October 19 at 5pm

-Learn about your body's natural survival responses to manage stress and trauma.

-Come away with practices to listen to your body with more compassion and feel more present/grounded.