Wellness and Life Balance – Resources
To be successful in graduate school or postdoctoral training, it is important to maintain a balance between educational pursuits and wellness.
Programs
Graduate Student Support and Therapy Groups
For more information about group counseling services including individual counseling, visit https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/groups Healing through Connections: A Graduate Student Therapy Group Experience
Welcome to "Healing Through Connections," a unique therapy group crafted specifically for graduate students. This group provides a safe and confidential space where you are supported to express yourself openly. It's all about connecting with your inner thoughts and feelings, exploring how you relate to others, and understanding the ways you connect or sometimes disconnect. It's a journey towards deeper self-understanding and meaningful connections.
Join and discover a space where your voice is heard and your experiences are valued. Whether you're looking to deepen your self-awareness, seeking support, or hoping to build connections with peers who understand the graduate student life, this group is for you.
Schedule your screening appointment via Health-e-Messaging or by calling (530) 752-0871
Individualized Advising
Counseling Services for Graduate Students
Counseling services are available by appointment and drop-in for emergency situations. Dr. Bai-Yin Chen is a psychologist specializing in graduate student concerns and issues. If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. Chen, e-mail her at bychen@ucdavis.edu or call 530-752-2349.
Counseling Services for Postdoctoral Scholars
The Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) offers confidential, cost-free assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral services to all UC Davis and UC Davis Health postdoctoral scholars and their immediate families. To make an appointment call 530-752-2727 (main campus) or 916-734-2727 (medical campus).
Community Advising Network
The Community Advising Network (CAN) is comprised of a diverse team of counselors who are here to help students achieve their goals and address factors that may be affecting their academic success. CAN Counselors are here to support students through informal consultations and/or through therapy.
Food Security Resources
Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center | GSA Pantry | ASUCD Pantry | Fruit & Veggie Up!
Financial Wellness
Graduate Student Financial Aid and Scholarships | Aggie Blue to Gold Financial Wellness Program | Graduate Transition Short-term and Emergency Loans | Student Emergency Relief Aid (SERA) | UC Davis Student Parent Childcare Funding Program
Recreation and Fitness
Campus Recreation | Manetti Shrem Museum of Art | Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Health and Safety
Student Health and Counseling Services | Wellness Services | Student Disability Center | Community Advising Network (CAN) Community | Center for Advocacy Resources and Education | Each Aggie Matters
Additional Handouts:
Success and Socialization | Writing and Publishing | Presentation Skills | Teaching and Mentoring
Leadership and Management| Professionalism and Ethics | Career Management | Wellness and Life Balance
URL for this page: https://gradpathways.ucdavis.edu/wellness-and-life-balance