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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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, 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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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.   

To register, complete the Mental Health First Aid Training form. 

For more information, email mentalhealthfirstaid@umbc.edu or contact Retriever Care in the Dean of Students office.
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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. 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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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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 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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Due to a scheduled departmental retreat, Retriever Integrated Health will close on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 and will reopen on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

In case of an emergency on January 18, 2023 please contact University police at 410-455-5555.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dr. Bruce Herman, Director, at 410-455-2542.
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Supporting Students Experiencing Mental Health Distress

For Faculty and Staff

Join the Office of Health Promotion as we host a virtual workshop to help you identify the signs of mental health distress, provide strategies to support students in need, and connect students to available on-campus and off-campus resources. Participants will be able to ask questions and apply their knowledge during our breakout sessions near the end of the workshop.

Please RSVP by clicking on "Going Virtually" below. Those who RSVP will receive the link via email to join the virtual workshop.

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Follow us on Instagram @umbcohp and Twitter @umbcohp for health and well-being resources!
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