• Read more about Tie-Dye Your Mood

Unleash your creativity and de-stress from your studies with a fun and engaging tie-dye activity! Join us in the Zen Den (Farmer 108) for the opportunity to design your own tote bags and scrunchies, using colors and patterns to express yourself freely.

This form of art therapy helps students manage feelings of anxiety in a relaxing and supportive environment. Take a break, get creative with your peers and leave with a personalized piece that reflects your unique style.

Supplies will be provided.

• Read more about From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Mastering Public Speaking

Develop the skills to speak with confidence and clarity in this interactive workshop designed to help students overcome stage fright and improve their presentation abilities! This session will cover essential techniques such as voice control, body language, audience engagement and managing nerves.

• Read more about Paint Joy with Pottery

Join us at the Zen Den (Farmer 108) for a special pottery painting experience designed to celebrate your wellness journey through the academic year! A pottery company will provide ceramic pieces for students to paint using a variety of glazes, allowing for personal expression and creativity. Once completed, the pieces will be fired in a kiln, and students will receive their finished ceramics at a later date.

• Read more about Blooming Bracelets

April showers bring May flowers! Celebrate this spring season with us in the Zen Den (Farmer 108) through Blooming Bracelets, a wellness event crafted to foster positivity.

Express your creativity while reinforcing the power of positive self-talk through bracelet-making with your peers. Various supplies including beads, strings and charms will be available for students to design unique bracelets featuring uplifting words and personal “I” statements.

This hands-on activity encourages students to practice positive affirmations, build confidence and embrace self-love.

• Read more about Pop and Paint Art

MLFC students are invited to the Zen Den (Farmer 108) to participate in a creative and calming bubble art activity designed to promote relaxation! Using dyed bubbles, students will create unique artwork while practicing guided breathing techniques similar to bubble breathing. 

This experience encourages mindfulness, stress relief and self-expression through art. Explore the connection between breath and creativity while taking time to recharge. 

• Read more about Ace Your Interview Workshop

Prepare for your next education-related interview with expert guidance from MLFC's career coach! Stop by the Learning Commons (Farmer 126) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to learn the essential steps for a successful interview, including common questions, key preparation strategies and the proper documents to bring.

• Read more about Write Your Own Peace

Discover the power of journaling as a tool for self-care and stress relief! Stop by the Zen Den (Farmer 108) to receive a mini journal to personalize with stickers, markers and rhinestones while filling it with prompts for future reflection.

• Read more about Melt Your Stress Away

Join your peers in the Zen Den (Farmer 108) for an inspiring and creative activity based on the book Broken Crayons Still Color. Students will use broken crayons to design patterns on canvases and then melt them into unique works of art, symbolizing resilience and the ability to create something beautiful despite challenges.

• Read more about Carry Good Vibes

Prioritize your well-being with a mental health goody bag designed to support relaxation and self-care! Stop by the Zen Den (Farmer 108) to pick up a free bag filled with mental health booklets and small items aimed at helping students manage stress, anxiety and boredom.

Each bag contains useful resources and coping tools that can be incorporated into daily routines to promote overall well-being. Whether you need a moment of calm or strategies to stay balanced, these goody bags offer simple yet effective ways to support your mental health. 

• Read more about Lucky Hands, Calm Hearts

MLFC students are invited to join us in the Zen Den (Farmer 108) for Lucky Hands, Calm Hearts! Take a break from your studies and unwind with a fun and creative slime-making activity. Students will have the opportunity to make and decorate their own slime, using this hands-on experience to relax the mind and express creativity.

This activity promotes stress relief by offering a soothing and engaging way to refocus and recharge. Students will also learn how slime can be used as a coping strategy when feeling overwhelmed, providing a simple tool to support mental well-being.