This installment of “Breathe” exercises tackles pre-exam jitters. While everyone has different methods of combating academic stress, CAPS identified some universal techniques backed by research that anyone can use.
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Last spring, CAPS introduced Breathe, an online program for students to cope with stress. Breathe has something for anyone, and here Yvonne walks you through some of its meditation exercises.
This May, as academic and professional stress begins to mount on students, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicating time to encourage playfulness at Northwestern.
Classes, relationships, extracurriculars… there’s no end to the stress Northwestern students face in their daily lives. Don’t we all wish we had time to sit back and relax? Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers Drop-In Meditation Groups for exactly that purpose. We at Student Affairs Marketing decided to experience it for ourselves by attending one of these sessions.
Life comes with a lot of ups and downs, and sometimes, it’s more than one person can handle alone. While regular therapy sessions may not be right for everyone, students can use Breathe, an online program offered through Counseling and Psychological Services, to learn healthy ways of coping with the general stress and anxiety of college life.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or sleepless? Breathe is the answer to your problems. A mobile stress management resource, created purposely for the Northwestern community, Breathe provides a variety of brief guided meditations and breathing practices to help you cope with stress, test anxiety, and lack of sleep. Try it today, and watch your stress fade away!
The sight of a purple handlebar moustache pasted onto an iconic campus statue might be good for a chuckle. The issues that the moustaches there to highlight, however, are no laughing matter.
Mental health is increasingly being recognized as a crucial component of overall wellness. Seeking help, though, can take up significant time and resources. In a high-stress environment like Northwestern’s campus, how can time-pressured students make sure they are able to get the help and answers they need?
CAPS at Northwestern offers resources to help manage stress beyond clinical appointments and consulting. Sign-ups are now available for Stress Management Clinics during spring quarter. These Stress Management Clinics deal with a variety of issues and coping techniques surrounding stress and are available to all Northwestern community members free of charge.
Find support on the journey toward body acceptance. During the week of February 20, members of the campus community are encouraged to join in conversation and affirmation for Body Acceptance Week.