Squish Your Midterm Stress Away

About

“Squish Your Midterm Stress Away” is a fun and relaxing floor program designed to help residents manage stress during midterm season. During the event, residents will create their own DIY squishies while engaging in a casual discussion about managing academic stress, practicing self-care, and maintaining a healthy balance between studying and personal well-being. Residents will be encouraged to recognize the importance of taking breaks and developing healthy coping strategies during stressful academic periods. This program connects to the Holistic Wellness learning domain by promoting resilience, stress management, and healthy habits that support students' academic success and overall well-being. Through creating squishies together, residents will have the opportunity to connect with their peers, share experiences about midterm stress, and build a supportive community. The activity will encourage residents to recognize that they are not alone in experiencing academic challenges.

GOALS

Stress management :Residents will identify at least two healthy coping strategies they can use to manage stress during midterm season.

Academic and Personal Balance :Residents will recognize the importance of taking study breaks, practicing self-care, and maintaining healthy routines while preparing for exams

Building Resilience: Residents will develop an understanding of how healthy coping strategies can help them navigate academic challenges and stressful situations.