Wellness skills workshops

Workshops are free and open to all UMass Amherst students. Pre-registration is required. For workshops at Hills North, call (413) 545-2337; for Berkshire House sessions, call (413) 545-0333 weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Overcoming Insomnia
  Learn and practice strategies to improve sleep.
  Three one-session workshops, Mondays, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Berkshire House:
  • Feb. 13
  • March 5
  • April 2
  
  
• Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety
  A four-part series; participants can attend one or more. Meets Tuesdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Hills North:
  
  • Feb. 14: The Art of Breathing: Exercises to Reduce Stress & Anxiety
  • Feb. 28: Mind-Body Strategies: Calm Your Body & Focus Your Mind
  • March 6: Meditative Journal Writing: Heal Yourself
  • March 13: Using Imagery to Conquer Anxiety
  
  
• Getting the Love You Want: Developing Healthy Relationships
  Explore what you want in intimate relationships, enhance communications skills and increase self-awareness. Monday, March 5, 2 – 4 p.m. at Hills North.

Support & therapy groups

Pre-registration is required for all groups; call weekdays,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Groups begin in February and are open to undergraduate and graduate students unless otherwise noted.

Hills North groups • Call (413) 545-2337

• Positively ADHD
  Mondays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Open to new members throughout the semester.
  A support group for students diagnosed with ADHD and those who think they may be affected. Learn about symptoms and treatment, discover campus resources and develop strategies for success.
  
  
• Women's Therapy Group • Undergraduates
  Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  An experiential group focusing on self-acceptance, relationships, family issues, anxiety and managing academic demands.
  
  
• Women's Therapy Group • Graduate Students
  Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
  Focus on increasing self-awareness, self-esteem and connection, in the context of being a woman in academia.
  
  
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  Wednesdays, 5 – 6:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 22. Seven sessions, plus a half-day Saturday retreat.
  Mindfulness is a way of paying attention with intention, in the moment and without judgment. MBSR has the potential to lower anxiety and depression, promote relaxation, improve concentration, raise self-awareness and enhance the immune system.
  
  
• Bipolar Support Group
  Date and time to be determined. Open to new members throughout the semester.
  A support group for students with bipolar disorder. Share experiences, learn coping skills for succeeding at UMass Amherst and support one another.
  
  
• Making Connections
  Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
  A supportive, safe environment for undergraduates to explore self-esteem, relationships, anxiety and school adjustment.
  
  
• But You Look So Good: A group for students with Lyme disease, chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
  Thursdays, 4 – 5 p.m. Open to new members throughout the semester.
  Daily fatigue, pain or concentration problems can make college even more challenging. Share experiences and explore self-care, social and academic coping strategies.
  
  

Berkshire House groups • Call (413) 545-0333

• Living with Loss
  Wednesdays, 5 – 6:15 p.m.
  An ongoing group for students dealing with the loss of someone close. Share experiences and enhance coping skills.
  
  
• Coping with Parental Divorce
  Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
  For students whose parents are in the process of divorcing or have recently divorced. Share the impact of family experiences, and receive group support and feedback.
  
  
• Eating Disorders Recovery
  Wednesdays 3 – 4:30 p.m.
  A supportive environment for students recovering from an eating disorder to explore body image, self-esteem, assertiveness and self-acceptance.
  
  
• Men, Talking
  Thursdays 4 – 5:30 p.m. Open to new members throughout the semester.
  Build community, support each other and discuss issues including romantic relationships, friendships, academic stress and masculine identity in this ongoing men’s group.