New month, new opportunities to find balance, build connections, and take care of yourself.
HRC Embedded Therapist
Housing and Residential Communities is partnering with the Counseling Center to provide on-campus mental health support through embedded therapist, Mary Smith, who offers counseling services directly within the residence halls.
Schedule a free 30-minute same-day single session!
Password: azq274
October Challenge: The Midterm Reset
Midterms can be stressful. This month, focus on taking care of yourself while getting through the busy season.
- Take a 10-minute study break
- Get some fresh air
- Prioritize sleep
- Do something fun
- Use fall break to recharge
- Ask for help
- Celebrate a small win
Home-ish: Finding A Home Away From Home
Join us on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to meet other students, build meaningful connections and make UA feel more like home. Details for our first meetings of the semester are below. Snacks will be provided!
Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m.
Gorgas House Museum
Wednesdays: 4 – 5 p.m.
Highlands Commons Building
60-Second Reset
S.T.O.P.
- S — Stop: Pause what you’re doing.
- T — Take a breath: Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds.
- O — Observe: Notice what you’re feeling without judging it.
- P — Proceed: Ask, “What is the next small thing I can do?”
This Month’s Wellness Focus
Midterms can feel overwhelming.
Give yourself permission to pause, recharge during fall break and take things one step at a time.
Try:
Pause • Breathe • Reset • Refocus
Reminder: You don’t have to do everything at once.
Need Support?
Visit the Counseling Center website!
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
During Business Hours: Call 205-348-3863
After Hours: Call 205-348-5454 and ask to speak with the on-call counselor