From the time we were kids, we were told that exams are essential to our growth and success in life. We have been told that exams are the way to tell who is smart and who isn't. We have been told that if we do well in exams, we will go to great schools, get a great job, and live a happy, successful life. We have been told this so often that it has become ingrained into our psyche; exams have become a major source of stress in the lives of many students.

For this reason, the Vice Rectorate for Integral Human Development (VRIHD), through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), is offering the UA community 3 different sessions in order to provide them with various spaces to express themselves. The sessions will tackle relaxation, counseling, and art therapy to help participants relieve stress and turn their stressful factors into successful ones.

Audience: UA community
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Session 1 | Stress Fighter: Relaxation and Grounding Techniques

Time: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building G, Room G.2.7
Speaker: Ms. Micheline Sammour, UA counselor

Session Objectives

• Identify the impact of parental communication mode
• Learn a stress-managing technique using the five senses

Session 2 | Manage Stress to Reach Success

Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building G, Room G.2.7
Speaker: Dr. Marie Khoury, Psychotherapist

Tackled Questions

• What is the link between stress and success?
• What are the best strategies to succeed?
• How are the quality of sleep and success connected?

Session 3 | Art Therapy

Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building A, Portraits Room
Speaker: Mr. Mike Ayvazian, UA instructor

Session Objectives

• Regain mindfulness
• Decrease stress levels
• Resource oneself

Register now for the sessions you would be interested to take part in, and for more information, call +961 5 927000 ext. 1018.

Make your mental health a priority.