Thrive Thursdays

During these uncertain and unprecedented times, we are being presented with some unique trials. One of the biggest of these challenges is maintaining our own physical and mental wellbeing within a landscape of social distancing....

There are many ways to get into a better headspace and feel relaxed, among those things is painting. As a matter of fact, painting may be one of the most relaxing activities to do. Why is painting so therapeutic? When we...

This is part 3 of the tips shared by our FAU Thrive team for ways of finding hobbies that bring stability during the chaos of this global pandemic. We may not all fit into one mold, so hopefully you can relate to at least...

This is the part 2 of the tips shared by our FAU Thrive student interns for ways of finding productivity, wellness, and balance during a global pandemic. Not an easy feat—but they, and you, are up for the challenge! 1....

The social distancing and remote classes can make our regular pre-COVID-19 college lives feel, well, remote. The challenges that each of us face are different, but the need to experiment to find what works during changing...

I’m a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Wilkes Honors College. I’m FAU Provost Fellow for Student Mental Health. I am the founder of FAU Thrive Wellness and Support Network. And I still finding this situation really...

I come from a cultural background where mental health is viewed more as something you’re supposed to deal with from within. Talking about your feelings, especially ones such as anxiety and depression, is viewed as too vulnerable...

Selflessness is a quality that many of us embody to some extent. It is a quality that is held in high regard and we are often told that we should have more of it. Although selflessness is great, sometimes we take it to the...

I have been a psychologist at FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for the past 7 years, and in that time I’ve heard from students about challenges they face and aspects of their lives where they might be stuck...

My students are so dear to me. It all boils down to this: Because students. I realize that sentence is neither grammatical nor complete, which is ironic coming from a professor, but it perfectly encapsulates why we’re all...