JMU Counseling Center

JMU Counseling Center The CC strives to provide a safe, supportive, trusting, and confidential environment which empowers

You've got this, Dukes! Remember to take extra care of yourself this week. Making sure to sleep, drink water, eat health...
12/08/2025

You've got this, Dukes! Remember to take extra care of yourself this week. Making sure to sleep, drink water, eat healthy meals, breathe, move your body, and take breaks call all help you feel your best.

Looking to relax in a massage chair or create during your break? Then stop by the Counseling Center's Oasis relaxation space (M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm) or the Center's Studio creative arts space (M-F, 10am-2pm).

Find even more ways to care for yourself this week by visiting: https://www.jmu.edu/couns.../self-help/self-care/index.shtml.

Need a break as you tackle finals week? Stop by a CC Relaxation Station this week to take a moment for yourself with col...
12/08/2025

Need a break as you tackle finals week? Stop by a CC Relaxation Station this week to take a moment for yourself with coloring, fidgets, and resources, and chat with Counseling Center staff for tips and tools to manage stress and anxiety during finals.

Drop-in Relaxation Stations available:
Mon., 12/8, 2:30-4:30pm, SSC 3202
Thurs., 12/11, 1:00-3:00pm, SSC 3202

See Be Involved for additional details!

Looking to relax ahead of finals week? Join us this Friday (12/5/25) from 3:30-4pm to relax with Therapy Dog, Calla, @ t...
12/04/2025

Looking to relax ahead of finals week? Join us this Friday (12/5/25) from 3:30-4pm to relax with Therapy Dog, Calla, @ the Counseling Center (SSC, 3100). We hope you'll stop by!

Photo courtesy of James Madison University Student Affairs Communications & Marketing.

Stop by Donuts and Dogs on Warner Commons this Wednesday, 12/3, from 11-11:30am to visit with Therapy Dog, Gracie. This ...
12/02/2025

Stop by Donuts and Dogs on Warner Commons this Wednesday, 12/3, from 11-11:30am to visit with Therapy Dog, Gracie.

This event is part of this week's JMU Student Leadership and Involvement De-Stress Fest. We hope to see you there!

Unwind from end-of-semester stress at a CC Relaxation Station. Take a moment for yourself with coloring, fidgets, and re...
12/01/2025

Unwind from end-of-semester stress at a CC Relaxation Station. Take a moment for yourself with coloring, fidgets, and resources, and chat with Counseling Center staff for tips and tools to manage stress and anxiety during finals.

Stop by this week:
Mon., 12/1, 3:30-4:30pm, SSC 3202
Tues., 12/2, 1:00-4:30pm, SSC 3202
Thurs., 12/4, 1:00-4:30pm, SSC 3202
Friday, 12/5, 2:00-3:30pm, SSC 3240

See Be Involved for additional details!

🍂 Wishing you peace, warmth, and time to recharge (as expertly demonstrated by Therapy Cat, Pen). 🍂
11/21/2025

🍂 Wishing you peace, warmth, and time to recharge (as expertly demonstrated by Therapy Cat, Pen). 🍂

Ideas for Thanksgiving Break Self-care: 1) Know your social battery & take 10 minutes of quiet to help reset if needed. ...
11/21/2025

Ideas for Thanksgiving Break Self-care:
1) Know your social battery & take 10 minutes of quiet to help reset if needed.
2) Spend time being present in nature, take a walk outside.
3) Name at least one (more if you'd like) thing you’re grateful for. Your gratitude doesn’t have to be forced or profound... warm blankets, good food, people who get you all count!
4) Balance rest & productivity so you can return to finish the semester feeling prepared.
5) Make time for those activities that bring you joy.
6) Connect with those that support you and appreciate you for who you are!

🌰 Start small, breathe deep, and let the season be gentle. We are thankful for you!

Join us for a mindfulness walk this week at JMU's Edith J. Carrier Arboretum! Meet CC Staff at the Frances Plecker Educa...
11/13/2025

Join us for a mindfulness walk this week at JMU's Edith J. Carrier Arboretum! Meet CC Staff at the Frances Plecker Education & Welcome Center, This Friday, 11/14/25 (1:30-4:30pm) and/or Saturday, 11/15/25 (12-3pm) to pick up your instructions. Then enjoy a walk through the arboretum at your own pace. You can stop by for a quick visit or a longer stroll. We hope to see you there!

Photos courtesy of James Madison University.

Today is World Kindness Day! Take a moment to show a little extra kindness to yourself and others today. This can mean s...
11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day! Take a moment to show a little extra kindness to yourself and others today. This can mean speaking to yourself the way you would to a valued friend, reaching out for help when you need it, & offering help to others.

Small acts of kindness (or even a smile or message) can change someone's day.

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🐾Looking to relax with a CC therapy dog when winding down your week? Stop by and visit with Willow, this Friday from, 3:...
11/12/2025

🐾Looking to relax with a CC therapy dog when winding down your week? Stop by and visit with Willow, this Friday from, 3:30–4 PM, @ the Counseling Center. 🐶

Photo courtesy of James Madison University Student Affairs Communications & Marketing.

This week the Counseling Center has great workshops & events occurring around campus. Looking for strategies to care for...
11/10/2025

This week the Counseling Center has great workshops & events occurring around campus. Looking for strategies to care for your mental health? Then, learn more & register on Be Involved. Find the workshop that fits what you need!

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Harrisonburg, VA
22807

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15405686552

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