Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you need something to take your mind off of what is worrying you? Find activities, links, and ways to de-stress here.
During finals week, the library hosts activities to help ease stress. This is a virtual way to support you during a stressful time of the semester.
This year, DeStress for Success activities will be available in person at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library from Monday, November 28 - Thursday, December 8.
If you aren't able to DeStress in the library, visit this guide when you need to take a break and DeStress!
Every day during DeStress, there is a different DeStress station with instructions and materials available.
Everyday: Fidget Toys, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Everyday: Coloring, Connect-the-Dots, and #StuffedTherapy, 2nd-floor, atrium
Everyday: Zen Gardens, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Tuesday, November 29: Vision Board/Collage Making, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Wednesdays: PlayDoh, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Thursday, December 1: Button Making, 2nd-floor, atrium
Friday, December 2: Jewelry Making, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Tuesday, December 6: Button Making, 2nd-floor, atrium
Thursday, December 8: Jewelry Making, 1st-floor, Group Study Room
#FuzzTherapy with RaiderPups Puppies:
Our 4Paws for Ability student organization will bring puppies for socialization, and you can cuddle - a win-win!
When? Monday, November 28, 2022 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Where? Dunbar Library: 1st-Floor, Group Study Room
University Activities Board with Coloring
When? Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where? Dunbar Library: 1st-Floor, Group Study Room
Galaxy Slime with Astronomical Collaboration
When? Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Where? Dunbar Library: 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Gaming with Table Top Club
When? Thursday, December 1, 2022, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Where? Dunbar Library: 1st-floor, Group Study Room
Come and Go as Needed
Relaxing Yoga with Kenny Taynor from Campus Recreation
When? Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:00 am
Where? Dunbar Library: 4th Floor
Mats Provided!
Meditation with Jonah and Kate from Counseling and Wellness
When? Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 am
Where? Dunbar Library: 2nd-floor, Room 216
Come and Go as Needed
Raider Cares Line is a 24/7 phone service you can reach the Raider Cares Line by calling 937-775-4567.
Have you participated in DeStress? Share your feedback and be entered into a drawing for prizes!
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