Emotional Wellness

Having high self-esteem and confidence, satisfying relationships, a support network, and staying optimistic.



A Person Who Is Emotionally Well

Emotional Wellness Programs at UC San Diego

Counseling and Psychological Services

  • Peace of Mind Workshop (pdf)

    • The Peace of Mind Workshop is a weekly educational workshop for students who want to increase their life skills and their ability to cope with emotions, relationships, conflict and stress. Through the Peace of Mind Workshops, students can learn how to live in the moment, manage their emotions, increase interpersonal skillfulness and identify what is really important to their life. The series includes 7 workshops, covering 4 themes: mindfulness, emotional wisdom, interpersonal effectiveness, and stress tolerance. Each workshop provides an informational overview, handouts and a relaxation exercise. It will begin Monday, October 19th 12:30-1:30pm at CAPS’ Central Office and meet weekly until November 4th. Leader: Karla Materna, Ph.D., & Angela Kim, Ed.M.
  • Mindful Relaxation
    • Feeling tense and stressed? Do you want to learn new ways to de-stress and relax? Join us for peaceful experiential exercises. Mindful relaxation is a drop-in educational workshop series. We will practice mindful walking, relaxation through guided imagery, tactile mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and more. Mindful relaxation exercises are an excellent way to de-stress, improve your sleep and health, decrease anxiety, relax and have fun! Leader: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D.
  • Insomnia Workshop (pdf)
    • Sleepless? Longing for sleep? You are invited to participate in an Insomnia Workshop. Learn about sleep and insomnia. Determine your "Sleep IQ" and receive concrete tips to improve your sleep. Workshop includes two 75-minute sessions (free for UCSD students!). Monday, October 26th & November 2nd, 11am-12:15pm at 190 Galbraith Hall.  Leader: Dr. Karla Materna (858-534-0255) - call to reserve your space!
  • Free To Be Me Workshop (pdf)
    • Do you think about food...more than school, friends, love? You are not alone. Free To Be Me is a weekly education and support group that will help you improve your relationship with your body and with the food you eat. We will also help you identify and manage triggers for binge eating and purging. This 7-session building and educational workshop will meet Mondays @ 3-4:15pm (Oct. 19-Nov 30). To reserve a spot, call Dr. Karla Materna at 858-534-0255.

Recreation

  • Massage Class             
    • Circulatory massage provides relaxation and tranquility from the stress and tension of long hours spent at a desk or high pressured days. Massage is one of the most ancient of the healing arts and can enhance your general health and well-being. Various massage techniques will be covered during the course and the students will practice on each other.
      Leader: Barbara Romero
  • Intro to Meditation
    • Whether or not you have ever meditated, you may enjoy this sampling of meditation techniques guiding you to the blissful silence behind thoughts. Seated, standing, lying down and moving meditation techniques will be covered. Participants will learn to progress from form meditation to subtle meditation to fine meditation and finally to formless meditation. Experience the meditator, the subject of meditation and the process of meditation becoming one.

               Leader: Michele Hebert & Phyllis Pilgrim

Student Health Service

  • Student Health Advocate’s outreach programs:

    • Sleepless at UCSD*

      • This one-hour workshop incorporates fun activities and valuable information for developing good sleeping habits.

    • Life in the Stress Lane*

      • Learn stress management skills in a fun and interactive way!

      • *To schedule any one of these workshops with your group, please call 858-534-1824.