Check out our upcoming events!
From Feb. 3, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
NIH led fitness class for heart health month
Friday, February 3, 2023 12 - 12:30 PM Online
Each year on the first Friday in February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The Heart Truth® and others around the country celebrate National Wear Red Day® to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans and steps people can take to protect their heart.
Join us Friday, February 3 to get #OurHearts pumping!
Wear red and join The Heart Truth, the NIH Fitness Center, and NHLBI leaders for 25 minutes of heart-pumping activity! During this live event, Drs. Gary Gibbons, NHLBI director, and David Goff, director of NHLBI's Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, will join NIH Fitness Instructor Linda Bessacque and others around the country for a sampling of fun aerobic exercises including kickboxing, dance, and flowing stretches. All fitness levels are welcome to participate.
When it comes to physical activity, aim for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can reduce your risk for heart disease and your chances of developing other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight.
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1327819681129086external link or https://videocast.nih.gov
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6 - 7:30 PM
The Commons : Fireside Lounge
Are you looking to start a relationship and want some advice?
Do you and your partner want tips to keep your romance alive?
Come ask our Sex-perts at Sex in the Dark!
Bring all your questions and let our panel of Sex-perts answer them. This sex-positive event is welcome to all gender identities and all sexual orientations.
Anonymously submit your burning questions to our Sex-perts using this form.
No question is too simple or too outrageous - let's keep sex and relationships fun and safe!
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Welcome Dr. Ricky Blissett, Associate Director
We are thrilled to share that Ricky Blissett ’11 (he/they) has joined the Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff team as associate director. In their role, they develop and coordinate Center programs and initiatives, including holistic evaluation and strategic communication.
Ricky has served as a faculty member in educational leadership and policy at the University of Georgia, Seton Hall University, and Vanderbilt University; the coordinator for the Just Education Policy Institute; section chair for the Policy and Politics division of the American Educational Research Association; and principal investigator for the Democracy and Equity in Education Politics research group. They have also conducted and published research exploring citizen, activist, and policymaker ideologies in educational justice, democratic and equitable approaches to evaluation and methodology, and student advocacy and power. They received their Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies at Vanderbilt University, and they are an alumnus of UMBC with a B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. During their time as a UMBC student, Ricky was a participant in the first STRiVE leadership for social impact retreat in 2009, coordinator for an education service organization through the Shriver Center, and active member of UMBC’s Student Government Association both as director of academic affairs and executive vice president.
Outside of their work at UMBC, Ricky volunteers, manages a dog with a lot of opinions about her management, conducts independent research, and collects as many different varieties of mint plants as they can fit in their house.
Please join us in welcoming Ricky to the Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff team. You can reach them by email at rblissett@umbc.edu or by phone at 410-455-3457.
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Graduate Student Support Group
Virtual, weekly therapy group, starting 3/2
Graduate Student Support
Group (Virtual, Spring Semester) Pursuing a graduate degree/Ph.D. can be one of the most
challenging phases in an individual's academic career. The road to earning the
diploma can be long and lonely. The Graduate Student support group is composed
of graduate/Ph.D. students who want to come together to share the challenges
and struggles of their academic experience. The group will focus on discussing
ways to balance school & personal life, relationships with advisers and
peers, and how to deal with the stress and anxiety of academic pressures while
defining and pursuing career goals.
Day and Time: Thursdays 3 PM-4:15 PM
(Starting March 2nd)
The
first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment. Please call
us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Due to licensure laws, online groups require
students to be in the state of Maryland during group participation.
For general group
questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili,
LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/
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STAIR Group
In-person, six-week therapy group, Round 1 starting 2/7
Skills
Training in the Affective (Application) of Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) (In-Person, six
weeks) Originally created for veterans, this program helps persons who struggle
with relationship dynamics and emotion regulation. High-stress experiences
overwhelm the emotional system, creating both emotional chaos and numbing,
undermining our ability to think and act effectively, and disturbing our sense
of self and relationships. The skills training and practice introduced in this
program are designed to help you leave behind old patterns and develop new
interpersonal behaviors and emotion management skills more consistent with your
current life goals.
(1st round) Day
& Time: Tuesdays, 3 PM-4:30 PM (Six weeks, Starting February 7th)
(2nd round) Day
& Time: Mondays, 1 PM-2:30 PM (Six weeks skipping the week of spring break, Starting February 27th)
(3rd round) Day
& Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 PM-2:45 PM (Six weeks skipping the week of spring break, Starting March 14th)
The first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Masking may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking requirements for the group.
For general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/
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Support Group for International Students
In-person, weekly therapy group, still open to new members
Support
Group for International Students (In-Person, Spring Semester) is a semester-long group intended to serve the
mental health needs of international students. It provides a safe space for
students to discuss the unique challenges of moving to a different country,
such as homesickness, acculturation, and academic and interpersonal issues. The
goal is for members to develop meaningful connections with others, find
community, and get support regarding their challenges.
Day and Time: Wednesdays 11 AM-12:30 PM (Starting February 8th but will remain open to new members until full)
The first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Masking may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking requirements for the group.
For general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual Training for UMBC Staff & Faculty!
We are excited to offer VIRTUAL Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions to the UMBC community!
Information on upcoming sessions will be announced when confirmed.
Mental Health First Aid is a 1-day skills-based training course designed to teach members of the UMBC community how to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use disorders, identify community resources and link people in crisis to the proper resources. The evidence behind the program shows that people feel more comfortable managing a crisis situation and that it builds mental health literacy - helping the UMBC community identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges.
The course will consist of a 2-hour self-paced introduction course online (completed independently before the course), followed by a live 7-hour virtual skills session with Mental Health First Aid instructors. You will learn a 5-step action plan and practice applying it throughout the skills section of the course.
You must complete the self-paced portion of the training BEFORE your live, virtual session. If this is not done ahead of time, you will not be able to attend the virtual session.
PLEASE REMEMBER, if you register to participate, you are committing to complete the self-paced modules AND attend the FULL 7 hours of live skills practice. Participants will receive a certificate marking their certification in Mental Health First Aid once they have completed the course requirements. This certification is active for 3 years and can be a great addition to your resume.
You must register NO LATER than one week prior to the date of training.
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2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) Meeting
Boston, MA; May 31 - June 2
Each year, UMBC sends a delegation to the national Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) Meeting to share thoughts and connect with students, faculty, and staff from other institutions. Would you like to be part of UMBC’s delegation to the 2023 CLDE Meeting in Boston (May 31 - June 2)? Contact us at civiclife@umbc.edu. Funding may be available to support your participation in the conference. Please also let us know if you are interested in submitting a proposal to facilitate a conference session; visit tinyurl.com/CLDE2023Proposals for more information.
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Reflecting Retrievers: Undergraduate Student Process Group
In-person, weekly therapy group, starting 2/9
Reflecting
Retrievers: Undergraduate Student Process Group (In-Person, Spring Semester) This group provides a safe, confidential
space for students to find a sense of connection, shared understanding, and an
opportunity to learn from others' experiences. Members will also learn how to
make new relationships and improve existing ones. The goal is for members to
gain greater self-knowledge and develop more meaningful connections with
friends, family, partners, etc. The group requires a semester-long commitment.
Day and Time: Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 PM (Starting February 9th)
The
first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call
us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. Masking
may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please
inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking
requirements for the group.
For
general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren
Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/
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Retriever Integrated Health Closed for Retreat 1/18/23
UMBC Retriever Integrated Health is closed on1/18/2023 for a departmental retreat.
Are you experiencing a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency? On Campus call UMBC Police 410-455-5555 if Off Campus Call 911
Need to talk to a trained mental health counselor- call or text 988
You can also call the RIH after hour hours support line at 410-455-3230
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January is Stalking Awareness Month
January marks the beginning of National Stalking Awareness month. It is estimated that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men will experience stalking in their lifetime, with over 80% of stalkers being an acquaintance (classmate, friend, co-worker, neighbor) or intimate partner of the victim. Young adults ages 18-24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization than any other group, especially on college campuses.
Stalking is a form of violence/abuse and is a crime in all 50 states.Stalking victims can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions as a result.
Stalking behaviors are unwanted, obsessive, and repeated. These behaviors can include:
Unwanted contact with the victim or their family and friends
Leaving voice messages or voicemails
Obsessive texting
Spreading rumors
Damaging personal property
Spying and following the victim or their family and friends
Showing up to places without consent
Leaving gifts
Waiting for the victim
With social media having such a large presence in some of our lives, cyberstalking has become another form of violence to contend with. Cyberstalking occurs when someone uses technology - social media platforms, messaging apps, or other online spaces to persistently harass someone. They may make posts of the victim, share personal information or photographs to harass or blackmail the victim. Cyberstalking is just as fear inducing as stalking that takes place in-person, and may require support from law enforcement for protection.
Stalking victims are more likely to tell their friends and families than other resources like campus law enforcement. If a friend has confided in you that they are being stalked by someone in-person or online, here are a few things you can do to help them get the support they may need.
Encourage them to contact UMBC Campus police (410-455-5555) to file a report documenting each stalking incident and to begin the process of obtaining a restraining order.
Stalking can also be reported to the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) using this form - anonymous is an option, but that can impact any investigation
Learn more information on the OEI Team, and connect with them by visiting the OEI website.
Refer them to the Counseling Center so that they can talk to our mental health professionals about their experiences and how it may be impacting their mental health.
Contact the UMBC Women's Center for support and resources.
Remember, if someone tells you that your behavior or communication with them is overwhelming and makes them feel uncomfortable, then you are required to leave them alone. Or else, they have every right to contact law enforcement for assistance.
Other helpful community resources:
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