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Words of Wellness are resources for students to access and utilize to improve and maintain their overall wellness.<\/p>\n
While Counseling and Wellness Services<\/strong> staff members are available Monday \u2013 Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for counseling, consultation, and referral needs, remotely via phone or Zoom, for currently registered students, we wanted to share additional resources that may be beneficial during this time.<\/p>\n For today (Dec. 15), the following resources focus on stress management and time management skills, as well as links for interactive self-care activities.<\/p>\n Stress Management Tips from Therapist Aid<\/strong> Click here to access the Stress Management Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n Time Management Tips from Therapist Aid<\/strong> Click here to access the Time Management Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n Self-Care Tips from Therapist Aid Click here to access the Self-Care Tips<\/a>. Deep Breathing Exercise from Therapist Aid Click here to access a Deep Breathing Exercise video (3:45 minutes)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Progressive Muscle Relaxation from Therapist Aid<\/strong> Click here to access a Progressive Muscle Relaxation How To video (6:30 minutes)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click here to access the Progressive Muscle Relaxation “Whole Body Script” shown at right<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mandalas — Adult Coloring from Therapist Aid Click here to access Mandala Coloring Sheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mandalas not your thing? A quick google search for adult coloring pages in a category that is congruent with your creative style and interests will return endless opportunities for a creative, meditative, stress-relieving enjoyment.<\/p>\n Colorful Coping Cues<\/strong> Wishing you safety and wellness!<\/p>\n All the best,![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wellness-heart-e1614374143377-300x288.jpg\")
As we in the midst of the last week of the semester, the Wellness Center wanted to share resources on how to manage stress and engage in self-care activities<\/em><\/strong>. It is important during this increasingly stressful time, that you are taking measures to care for yourself, focusing on both your physical and mental health. We hope that you find these activities enjoyable and stress relieving. Remember if you need additional support, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us!<\/p>\n
\nThe\u00a0Stress Management Tips\u00a0worksheet presents a number of valuable and easy-to-follow tips for dealing with stress. These tips encourage a healthy mindset about stress, the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, and they encourage the use of several valuable coping skills.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stress-management-450x315.jpg\")
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\nEffective time management skills can have significant effects on the reduction of stress. In some cases, skills like these make all the difference. Take a look at the tips listed in this handout to develop ways to effectively manage your coursework for the last few weeks of the semester.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Self-care means taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions and improve physical health.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Deep breathing is a simple exercise that can be used to manage stress and anxiety. Use the video below to help learn, and then practice, how to use the technique. Without practice, most relaxation skills will be of little help in a truly anxiety-producing situation. Establish a schedule for yourself to regularly practice deep breathing in order to be able to effectively access this coping skill.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/take-a-deep-breath-color-300x184.jpg\")
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\nProgressive muscle relaxation is a technique that will teach you to identify where tension is being held in your body, and allow you to release it. The Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise video below will walk you through each stage of this technique. Progressive muscle relaxation is the most effective when it\u2019s used daily. The positive effects of relaxation aren\u2019t only active while practicing \u2014 they can generalize to the rest of the day.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/script-progressive-muscle-relaxation-e1606762981624-220x300.jpg\")
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Sometimes we need to take a creative break from studying to let our minds relax and recuperate from preparing projects and studying for tests. Mandalas are traditionally used in many eastern spiritual traditions as a tool to aid meditation. In western culture, mandalas are often used as a form of stress relief, a tool for art therapy and as a meditative exercise.<\/p>\n
\nSometimes we need reminders of how to cope with the stressors that we face in our lives. Print out this picture or make your own to keep in a spot where you get your daily dose of color and coping skills.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/coping-1.jpg\")
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\nCounseling and Wellness Services Staff<\/strong>
\nCampus Center 270
\n(518) 629-7320
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