You’re invited to the Fall Flannel Festival from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 on the Union Mall.
Midterms are completed and finals are on the horizon. Whether you are a first-year scholar or near commencement, the center of a semester can depart many college students, school and employees members feeling overwhelmed and anxious in regards to the work forward. Add the vacations into the combination, and the calendar fills up rapidly.
That’s why this November, the groups at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and University Housing are encouraging everybody to take a break and be part of us on the Fall Flannel Festival from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on the Union Mall.
“Our annual Fall Flannel Festival is a cozy escape from what can feel like the chaos of college — whether that’s midterms, group projects or homework,” stated Hannah Doty, CAPS psychological well being clinician. “To get in the spirit of the event, we’re encouraging guests to wear flannel—but it’s not required.”
The occasion presents free giveaways, enjoyable actions and on-site campus sources, together with stress-relief ideas, self-care concepts and methods to reconnect with your self.
“Self-care is something many of us put last on our to-do list when schedules get overloaded, and there’s too much to do,” Doty stated. “It’s important to remember to take care of yourself — both mentally and physically — so you’re better equipped to manage any challenges.”
The workforce at CAPS supplied the following pointers to assist handle stress:
For extra stress administration and self-care ideas, go to the sources tables on the Fall Flannel Festival. The CAPS workforce will even share details about on-campus counseling and drop-in companies obtainable year-round.
To register for the Fall Flannel Festival, go to HogSync.uark.edu.
About Counseling and Psychological Services: Counseling and Psychological Services is dedicated to supporting University of Arkansas college students by providing a variety of psychological well being companies. We supply vital psychological well being companies reminiscent of short-term particular person counseling, group counseling, 24/7 emergency psychological well being companies and case administration. We promote scholar autonomy and empowerment in planning their care by our Care Matching Model and most of our companies are lined by the Student Health and Wellness Fee, to make sure entry to vital psychological well being companies. Counseling and Psychological Services is a division inside the Division of Student Affairs. Learn extra at health.uark.edu.
About University Housing: University Housing is a division inside the Division of Student Affairs serving a residential neighborhood of round 7,200 college students. More than 200 college students discover employment alternatives with University Housing annually. We supply academic applications that help scholar success and companies that assist college students concentrate on lecturers on the University of Arkansas.