Image Intellectual and Developmental Disability Resilience with Long-Term Caregiving April 22, 2024 Long-term caregivers for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) face unique challenges. Learn more about embracing disability pride and culture and improving care systems. Read more
Image When Our Sister Was Depressed April 17, 2024 I share my mental health journey with people quite often. However, I rarely sit down with the people who supported me the most throughout my wellness journey: my older sisters Marjorie and Cookie. I decided to interview them to share their perspectives. Read more
Image The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety April 15, 2024 The 5-4-3-2-1 method is a grounding exercise that can be done almost anywhere, and it doesn't require any equipment or materials--just your brain! Take a few minutes to learn how to complete the exercise, and then try it for yourself. Learn the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
Image Increase Visibility to Advance Your Career April 11, 2024 You may get overlooked if the decision-makers aren't aware of your strengths and aspirations. In this course, Dr. Dawn Graham, career director for the Executive MBA Program at the Wharton School, explains how being strategic about visibility can be the key to opening the door to new opportunities. Read more
Image Box Breathing Relaxation Technique: How to Calm Feelings of Stress or Anxiety April 8, 2024 Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you ‘reset your breath’ and return it to its normal rhythm. In moments of stress and anxiety, box breathing is an easy way to slow down and help calm your body and mind. Get Started with Box Breathing
Image School's out soon: Here's a list of the 2024 University summer camps April 2, 2024 The University has several options if you're looking for a way to keep your kids engaged after the last school bell rings this spring. Here's a list of the summer camps being offered on campus and at other University locations. Find a Summer Camp
Image 3 Types of Meditation Techniques and Their Benefits April 1, 2024 The many meditation techniques can broken down into three types: attentional, constructive, and deconstructive. Learn about these techniques and see what works best for you. Discover Meditation Techniques
Image Take Action with Your Mental Health March 25, 2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. It's a time to learn, raise awareness, and take action. Most US adults view mental health as equally important to physical health, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Awareness is crucial, but action leads to change. Read more
Image Caregiving and Aging: Aging in Place March 25, 2024 No matter how an adult ages, challenges can get in the way of independence, like access in and out of the home, transportation, connection, income, and potential caregiving needs. Here are some approaches to conversations about the places and spaces or the “where” of aging and how this relates to caregiving. Read more
Image Is my Child Autistic? March 22, 2024 A constant question parents ask themselves is if their children are developing properly. It is a common concern to try to recognize if what they see in their child is a sign of autism (or any other condition) or a developmentally appropriate behavior. Read more