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MCC Daily Tribune

How to Help Students Navigate End-of-Semester Stress

With the holiday season upon us, and the end of Fall semester in sight, students may be feeling overwhelmed and anxious. This is a very important time to help students prioritize self-care and lean into their support systems. Remind students schedule breaks, practice mindfulness, and focus on stress reduction techniques. Some great ways of reducing stress are exercise, eating wholesome meals, getting a good night’s rest, and connecting with friends and family. Students can also reflect on their achievements from this semester and set realistic goals for the next semester. Please see below for resources, events and supports offered through our office to help support students during this time of the year.

Free self-help and stress reduction resources:

  • Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
    • TAO is online directly where students can access free self-help resources.
  • TimelyCare-Free Virtual Care
    • Students enrolled in credit courses have access to to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools as well as on-demand 24/7, mental and emotional support, health literacy guidance, and crisis management by masters-level behavioral health professional.

On-campus events for students:

  • Mindful Mondays
    • December 4th & 11th from 11:30am to 1:00pm
    • Brighton Campus Terrace
    • Students will learn the benefits of practicing mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, receive resources on how to practice mindfulness and reduce stress, and participate in a mindful activity.
  • Wellness Wagon
    • December 7th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
    • Throughout Brighton Campus
    • Our traveling wellness wagon will go around Brighton Campus handing out items for students to assist with stress reduction.
  • Therapy Dog Visits
    • December 12th & 15th from 10:00am to 11:00am
    • Brighton Campus Library
    • A Therapy Dog will be available to pet, interact with and help people de-stress.

Free mental health training resources for all to access:

Faculty, staff, and students can complete the free mental health trainings below:

On-Campus Supports:

MCC’s Counseling Center staff remain dedicated and committed to the emotional well-being of all of our students. Counseling staff are available to meet with students, in-person or virtually, and ask that students contact our office at 585-292-2140, email us at counselingservices@monroecc.edu to schedule an appointment.

Anita Davis
Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services
12/01/2023