Integrative Mind-Body Wellness Initiative
The UCLA School of Dentistry’s Integrative Mind-Body Wellness Initiative aims to ensure that all of our dental students maintain positive mental well-being during their rigorous dental school training.
The School is committed to empowering our students with the necessary life skills and tools to better manage stress and prevent burnout throughout their future careers, making them resilient practitioners.
In partnership with UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Integrative Mind-Body Wellness Initiative includes:
• Dedicated lectures and workshops on Integrative Mind-Body Wellness Practices incorporated into first-year through fourth-year didactic curriculum
• Regular monthly lunchtime small group discussions
• Quarterly behavior modification seminars, including yoga, breathing, and meditation exercises
• A safe physical space within the School of Dentistry for students seeking help to meet with an on-site CAPS counselor
Counseling Services
One-on-one counseling sessions, held in the Student Services conference room (A0-111 CHS) with a licensed CAPS therapist, will be available twice weekly beginning May 6:
- Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m. (pre-scheduled appointments)
- Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. (drop-in sessions)
–> Hour-long intake sessions are held each Thursday at 8 a.m. in the Bruin Wellness Center, 17-253 CHS.
To initiate your counseling journey please call CAPS at 310-825-0768.
This number is also staffed 24/7 for crisis counseling.
Events
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Please join Dr. Rana Al Rasheed for a relaxing morning mindful breathing session. This breathing session works as an entry-level form of meditation, helping you have a positive and calm start to your day. No RSVP required!
Students and residents, decompress after clinic rotations every Wednesday with a guided yoga session led by UCLA Recreation instructor Victoria Smith. Bring your own mat and be sure to register each week; space is limited to 20 participants!
The Integrative Mind Body Wellness Initiative(IMBWI), in collaboration with UCLA's RISE Center, presents Dr. Jasmine Tilghman speaking to SOD students and residents about mindfulness in everyday life.
Contact
Sheila Yaghmai, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
SYaghmai@dentistry.ucla.edu
Office: 310-206-3579