Thrive Thursdays

think positive
May 14, 2020
Brene Brown uses the phrase FFT’s. I cannot tell you the real meaning….it is X-rated. The PG meaning is First Freaking Time. I am referring to the idea that for all of us, this pandemic is our FIRST ever! So how do we...
helping others
May 07, 2020
During these uncertain and unprecedented times, we are being presented with some unique trials. One of the biggest of these challenges is maintaining our own physical and mental wellbeing within a landscape of social distancing....
paint studio
April 30, 2020
There are many ways to get into a better headspace and feel relaxed, among those things is painting. As a matter of fact, painting may be one of the most relaxing activities to do. Why is painting so therapeutic? When we...
bike against a white wall
April 23, 2020
This is part 3 of the tips shared by our Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµThrive team for ways of finding hobbies that bring stability during the chaos of this global pandemic. We may not all fit into one mold, so hopefully you can relate to at least...
College & COVID-19: Pro Tips, continued
April 16, 2020
This is the part 2 of the tips shared by our Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµThrive student interns for ways of finding productivity, wellness, and balance during a global pandemic. Not an easy feat—but they, and you, are up for the challenge! 1....
meditation
April 09, 2020
The social distancing and remote classes can make our regular pre-COVID-19 college lives feel, well, remote. The challenges that each of us face are different, but the need to experiment to find what works during changing...
two thumbs up in latex gloves
April 02, 2020
I’m a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Wilkes Honors College. I’m Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµProvost Fellow for Student Mental Health. I am the founder of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµThrive Wellness and Support Network. And I still finding this situation really...
Woman sitting on a couch listening
February 27, 2020
I come from a cultural background where mental health is viewed more as something you’re supposed to deal with from within. Talking about your feelings, especially ones such as anxiety and depression, is viewed as too vulnerable...
Girl with firework heart
February 20, 2020
Selflessness is a quality that many of us embody to some extent. It is a quality that is held in high regard and we are often told that we should have more of it. Although selflessness is great, sometimes we take it to the...
Healthy Minds Study Flyer
February 13, 2020
I have been a psychologist at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for the past 7 years, and in that time I’ve heard from students about challenges they face and aspects of their lives where they might be stuck...

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