Wellness Resources

Relational Wellness

People with high relational well-being have satisfying and balanced relationships with themselves, other individuals, and society as a whole. They are able to empathize with and respect diverse others while simultaneously asserting their own needs and opinions. They have a capacity for intimacy while also being able to find and enjoy time alone. These individuals also have a good social support network that they feel comfortable leaning on in times of difficulty.

• Consider creative ways to further utilize your existing social network
• Get involved with a cause you feel passionate about
• Schedule regular “retreats”
• Expand your social network
• Learn and practice assertive communication skills
• Join a therapy group

Resources for College Students

• Adjusting to college life
• Overcoming homesickness
• Roommate survival tips
• Resolving roommate conflict

Self-Esteem & Shyness

• Better self-esteem
• Overcoming social anxiety
• Shaking your shyness tips
• Loneliness

Relationships, Communication, & Relationship  Management

• Relationship management
• Building relationships
• Communication tips
• More on communication
• Assertiveness
• Active listening
• Empathy
• Coping with a break up
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Sexuality resources on the Physical Wellness main page.

Gender Issues & Sexual Orientation

• More info on issues and resources related to sexual orientation & gender identity

Diversity

• Multicultural awareness
• International students
• Non-traditional students
• (see also Gender Issues & Sexual Orientation above)

Miscellaneous

• Culture shock
• Death & grief
• Internet addictions
• Childhood trauma

TU Campus Resources

• Campus Activities Board
• Student Organizations
• Community Service Program
• Center for the Arts
• University Union Recreation Center
• Counseling Center
• Orientation & New Student Programs
• Diversity Resources
• Multicultural Institute
• African American Cultural Center
• Asian Arts & Cultural Center
• Hillel Jewish Cultural Center
• International Student & Scholar Office
• Women’s Center
• Student Day Care Center

Off Campus Resources

• Rock the Vote
• Volunteer Match
• Baltimore Collegetown
• Towson events calendar
• Baltimore tourism info
• Best of Baltimore
• Baltimore events calendar
• PFLAG Support for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered Individuals
• Campus PrideNet
• Turn Around
• House of Ruth

Books

• Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom
• The Dance of Anger, by Harriet Learner
• The Dance of Intimacy, by Harriet Learner
• How to Make Love All the Time: Make Love Last a Lifetime, by Barbara De Angelis
• Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Douglas Stone et al.
• How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online, by Susan RoAne
• When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, by Manuel Smith
• The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, by Nathaniel Branden
• One to One: Self-Understanding Through Journal Writing, by Christina Baldwin

Relational Wellness Tip: Expand your social network.