Wellness in Graduate School

Graduate school comes with a lot of responsibilities, and most graduate students are also working (part-time or full-time) and hold other identities, including but not limited to, being a parent, a partner/spouse, or a caregiver. It can feel like there is so much to do with so little time. Learning how to balance multiple responsibilities is important. When imbalance occurs, it opens the door for stress, anxiety, worry, burn-out, and sometimes depression. Below are some things to consider to support wellness:

Practice compassionate time management

Set small, balanced goals for yourself and set specific times to accomplish tasks

Find a way to write down or track your commitments and plans

Be intentional about your wellness plan (what activities calm, ground, and/or energize you?)

Incorporate one rejuvenating activity to your schedule per week (reading for leisure, listening to music, deep breathing exercises, unplugging from social media, dancing, etc.)

Plan for the week AND the weekend

Identify fun, soothing, and enjoyable activities that can be planned throughout your week

Consider the potential value of boundary setting as you reflect on your needs for the week

Get connected and reach out for support

Know that support is available, both through on-campus and community resources

Visit our website or Instagram (@loyolamd counselingcenter) for more information

Disability Support Services Extends a Warm Welcome to New and Returning Graduate Students!

Loyola University Maryland is committed to eliminating barriers to ensure students with disabilities can fully access all courses, services, and activities included in our graduate programs.

If an accommodation is required to address a disability-re lated barrier, graduate students should register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office by submitting an online application and documentation of their disability. Documentation is maintained in a confidential manner. Information about the registration process, including documentation guidelines, is available under the “Register” tab on the DSS website.

Unsure of what to request or how your disability may im pact you once you enter an externship or the clinical component of your program? DSS can help you assess your needs or initiate a conversation with your program director to obtain more information about program requi rements. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible, so that reasonable accommodation s can be arranged in a timely manner.

Accommodations are determined on an individualized, case-by-case basis and may include things such as extended time on exams, a less-distracting testing location, or access to assistive technology in the classroom or externship/clinical site. Students who were approved for accommodations while completing an undergraduate degree at Loyola may be able to continue to receive similar accommodations but should reach out to the DSS office to confirm their needs prior to the start of their program.

DSS is located in Room 107, Newman Towers West on the Evergreen Campus. We are happy to schedule virtual appointments, or in-person appointments at a graduate center upon request. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:

Disability Support Services

(410) 617-7380 / 2750 / 2062 dss@loyola.edu