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Transitioning to college can be as daunting as it is exhilarating, presenting a unique set of challenges alongside academic and personal growth opportunities. Understanding the keys to well-being is essential for students to not only survive but thrive in this pivotal life chapter. In this 30-minute session, Dawn Bornheimer, VP of Campus Partnerships at U-Thrive …

Unlocking the Keys to Well-Being: An Experiential Learning Lab Read More »

College life can be exhilarating, but it often comes with a fair share of stress, self-imposed pressure, and the ever-present inner critic. In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn, staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Service, author, coach, and U-Thrive Educational Services Key Contributor, Dr. Tara Cousineau will explore the inner critic’s role …

Managing Our Inner Critic Read More »

When college students learn to develop a more positive relationship with stress, they not only achieve better academic outcomes and performance but also experience less distress compared to their overwhelmed peers. Stress naturally arises whenever we invest in something we value, as it serves as a powerful motivator. During this 30-minute session, Dawn Bornheimer, on …

Making Stress Work for You: An Experiential Learning Lab Read More »

College life can often be a juggling act, with academic demands, social activities, and personal responsibilities vying for students’ attention. We live in an outcome-based world, where being preoccupied with results and all of its attendant stress and anxiety prevents students from performing their best. What if there’s a way out? A method we can …

Getting in the Zone: Applying Sports Psychology to Everyday Life Read More »

Learn about the fields of Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion and how they benefit college students. U-Thrive Educational Services President and Co-Founder, Simone Figueroa, will share practical exercises that can be implemented with students both inside and outside of the classroom.