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    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. </span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Group will take place in-person on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. beginning March 1.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><p><span>The first step to joining any group is to complete an Initial Consultation appointment. Please call us at 410-455-2542 or visit the RetrieverCare portal to schedule.</span></p><p><span>For general group questions, or if you need accommodations for a disability, please send a secure message to our Group Coordinator, Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the <a href="https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">patient portal</a> at least one week prior to the start of group and RIH will arrange for services.</span></p><p><span>All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.</span></p></span></div></div>
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<Title>Welcoming new students continues beyond Welcome Week!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">We hope that you have had a wonderful Welcome Week, made new friends, connected with your Woolie, went to events, and are getting settled into your new routine! <div><br></div><div>While Welcome Week officially wrapped up on February 11, we continue to Welcome Retrievers through Spring Break.</div><div><br></div><div>We encourage you to continue to connect with fellow new students and your Woolie using Groupme. Use myUMBC to find the many events that contribute to a vibrant Campus Life. Read the Weekly Woolie every Thursday to continue to learn about resources, find out about events and receive helpful tips for navigating your first semester at UMBC! <br><br>If you find yourself having questions or concerns, let us know by emailing <a href="mailto:welcomeweek@umbc.edu">welcomeweek@umbc.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>We are so excited to welcome our newest Retrievers to the UMBC community and know you are going to do great things during your collegiate career!</div></div>
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<Title>Dungeons and Dragons Therapy Group</Title>
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    college students. This group provides a unique blend of therapeutic engagement
    and imaginative roleplay, creating a safe and inclusive space for self-exploration
    and community building. Through collaborative storytelling and character
    development, members will explore themes of identity, resilience, and
    empowerment, all while enjoying the fun and creativity of a custom-designed
    D&amp;D campaign. Our sessions, led by experienced facilitators, foster a sense
    of belonging, understanding, and pride. Whether you're a seasoned player or new
    to the world of tabletop roleplaying, our group welcomes you to join this
    magical adventure.</span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>This group takes place in-person on Wednesdays from 3 - 5 p.m. beginning February 28.</span><div><span><p><br></p><p><span>The first step to joining any group is to complete an Initial Consultation appointment. Please call us at 410-455-2542 or visit the RetrieverCare portal to schedule.</span></p><p><span>For general group questions, or if you need accommodations for a disability, please send a secure message to our Group Coordinator, Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the <a href="https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">patient portal</a> at least one week prior to the start of group and RIH will arrange for services.</span></p><p><span>All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.</span></p></span></div></div></div>
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<Title>Join us for the first Paws and Reflect Workshop</Title>
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    supportive and healthy place to be your own authentic selves. </div><div><br></div><div>Due to the nature of this program, an RSVP is <strong><u>REQUIRED.</u></strong><br></div><div>To RSVP, please use the bellow link:</div><div><a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UCUi1OaAsxfbcG" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UCUi1OaAsxfbcG</a></div><div><br></div><div>If you need to request a disability-based accommodation or have any questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:i3b@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">i3b@umbc.edu</a>.
     For our uploaded event recordings, attendee lists, works cited, and 
    other materials, please check out our Initiatives for Identity, 
    Inclusion &amp; Belonging (i3b) Events Drive. Materials will be 
    available in this Google Drive within one business week after the event 
    unless otherwise specified.</div><div><span><a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UCUi1OaAsxfbcG">https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UCUi1OaAsxfbcG</a></span></div></div>
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    with others, find community, and get support regarding their challenges.</span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>This group will take place virtually on Tuesdays from 2 - 3:15 p.m. beginning February 27.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Due to licensure laws, all students must be located in the state of Maryland during the group.</span></div><div><span><p><br></p><p><span>The first step to joining any group is to complete an Initial Consultation appointment. Please call us at 410-455-2542 or visit the RetrieverCare portal to schedule.</span></p><p><span>For general group questions, or if you need accommodations for a disability, please send a secure message to our Group Coordinator, Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the <a href="https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">patient portal</a> at least one week prior to the start of group and RIH will arrange for services.</span></p><p><span>All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.</span></p></span></div></div>
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<Title>Transitions: A Support Group for Graduating Students</Title>
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    challenging. Engaging in the world of work, moving away from friends and
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    things that graduating students face as the semester winds down. RIH's
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<Title>This Week With OHP!</Title>
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<Title>RIH Spring Workshop Schedule</Title>
<Tagline>Drop in to one of our educational workshops this spring!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><span>Workshops teach specific concepts and skills that students can either
    use on their own or bring into individual or group counseling sessions at RIH
    to deepen their work.  Workshops are open to all members of the UMBC
    community and require no clinical intake with RIH.   As non-clinical
    informational sessions, workshops do not require personal sharing, though
    active engagement is always encouraged.</span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><strong>Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training</strong></span></div><div><span><strong><br></strong></span></div><div><span><p><span>The Question,
    Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training is an evidence-based program
    that will help you learn the signs that someone might be thinking about
    suicide, how to talk to them about their mental health, and how to refer them
    to a mental health professional to get help and support. With these skills, YOU
    have the power to help save a life.</span></p><ul><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124726" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tuesday, February
    13 from 3 - 4 p.m</span></a><span>.
    (Virtual)</span></li><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124727" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Thursday, March 14
    from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m</span></a><span>.
    (Virtual)</span></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124728" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Wednesday, April
    17 from 1 - 2 p.m</span></a><span>.
    (In-person) CWB 118</span></span></li></ul></span></div><div><span><p><span>In addition to
    these planned workshops, departments and student groups can request QPR training for their group
    by using this </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfem3JZmeofrQ6k2JXZ_GbmZCyl7RoLeUcOOi8bYallyLlWTA/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>form</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><strong><span>Executive
    Functioning Workshop Series</span></strong></p><p><span>Executive
    functions are things we do daily that help us get things done, like making
    lists, managing a schedule, and setting reminders.  Attendees of this 3-workshop
    series will work on developing skills to overcome barriers to success,
    including time management, task prioritization/implementation, motivation, and
    self-accountability.</span><span> </span></p><ul><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124739" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"></a><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124739" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tuesday, March 26 </span><span>from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</span></a></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124740" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tuesday, April 2 </span><span>from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</span></a></span></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124741" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Tuesday, April 9 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</a></span></li></ul><p><strong><span>Anxiety Toolbox
    Series</span></strong></p><p><span>Anxiety Toolbox is
    a series of 3 workshops designed to help people learn about anxiety and some
    basic skills to help identify and manage anxious thoughts and
    behaviors.  You can also download and review the </span><a href="https://umbc.app.box.com/folder/223939211489?s=5wwddl0t6b8slm1n29yl34myzam39wut" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Anxiety Toolbox
    Student Workbook</span></a><span>
    that we'll use in the workshop.  </span></p><p></p><ul><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124731" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"></a><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124731" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Thursday April
    11 </span><span>from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.</span><span> (Virtual)</span></a></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124733" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Thursday, April 18 </span><span>from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.</span><span> (Virtual)</span></a></span></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124734" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Thursday, April 25 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.</span><span> (Virtual)</span></a></span></li></ul><p><strong><span>How to Get a Good
    Night's Sleep</span></strong></p><p><span>Sometimes it feels
    like there aren't enough hours in the day, and when we're busy what ends up
    falling to the wayside? Probably sleep.  But
    sleep is actually one of the most important ways to promote healthy brain
    function- including concentration and memory- the things you need to succeed in
    college!  Join Retriever Integrated
    Health to talk about some ways to improve sleep and learn how RIH's counseling
    and medical services can further support your journey to a better night's
    sleep.</span></p><ul><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124718" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Monday, March 11
    from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.</span></a><span> (In-person) CWB 118</span></li></ul><p><strong><span>BRIDGE (Building
    Relationship Intimacy and Dialogue Effectiveness)</span></strong></p><p><span>The BRIDGE workshop series focuses on identifying ways to
    foster healthy relationships via self-monitoring, effective communication, and
    conflict resolution skills. The sessions include modules dedicated to help you:
    (1) better understand your values and boundaries in relationships, (2) learn
    the role of culture in communication, different styles of communication, and
    strategies for effective communication, and (3) identify common causes of conflict
    and effective conflict management techniques. 
    You can also download and review the </span><a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/w3paxxpvkwxo70wu9gxcf6xws4ue12if" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>BRIDGE
    Student Workbook</span></a><span> that we'll use in the workshop.</span></p><ul><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124742" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Wednesday,
    February 28 </span><span>from 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</span></a></li><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124743" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Wednesday, March 6 </span><span>from 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</span></a></li><li><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124744" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wednesday, March 13 from 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</a></li></ul><p><strong><span>Mindfulness</span></strong></p><p><span>Feelings of anxiety
    can interrupt daily life and can be difficult to bounce back from. One practice
    that can help prevent anxiety and panic from taking over is mindfulness.
    Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what is happening in the
    present moment, including the awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and
    senses. The ability to be mindful can reduce symptoms of depression, improve
    memory, enhance relationships, and improve your ability to manage emotions.
    During this workshop, you will learn the benefits of mindfulness practices and
    be guided through various exercises.</span></p><ul><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124745" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wednesday,
    May 1 from 1 - 2 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</a></span></li><li><span><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/124775" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wednesday,
    May 8 from 12 - 1 p.m. (In-person) CWB 118</a></span></li></ul><div><p><span>If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Stephanie Will (<a href="mailto:swill1@umbc.edu">swill1@umbc.edu</a>) at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and RIH will arrange for services.</span></p><p><span>All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.</span></p></div><span></span></span></div></div>
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<Title>Three Questions With ... Maisha Cron</Title>
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