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Making Time for Mindfulness

Making Time for Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. This is a skilled based experiential mindfulness workshop offered to UConn faculty/staff and students. It includes an introduction of concepts and skills of mindfulness and practice exercises. 

Skills and Concepts Introduced:
• Definition and benefits of mindfulness
• Present moment awareness
• Noticing
• Accepting

Making Time for Mindfulness may be requested as a program event here. 

Fall 2026 Semester:

DROP-IN (no appointment required)
Location: Arjona 4th Floor, Room 403 

Fridays 11 am - 12 pm

 

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The Mindful Map

Your Guide to Campus Calm 

Boost your well-being, de-stress, and win prizes all at your own pace! The Mindful Map makes mental wellness easy, approachable, and rewarding. Engage with qualifying Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) and the Homer Babbidge Library (HBL) resources throughout the semester to build mindfulness skills.

How It Works + Where to Pick Up a Map

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Grab Your Map

Pick up a map at any qualifying SHaW or HBL event.

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Collect Stamps

Attend qualifying, bite-sized wellness activities (like Mindfulness Drop-ins or campus tabling)..

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Earn Big Rewards

The more stamps you earn, the better the prizes. Complete the quick survey at the end to claim your rewards!

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Meditation

Our intention is to engage in practices that support mental wellbeing and help build community and connection. 

Our Meditation classes are open for all UConn students, faculty and staff. 

In person at Arjona room 403

Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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