As we all continue to surf the receding tide of the pandemic, mindfulness practices and physical exercise have taken hold as necessary tools to curb anxiety and depression, uncertainty and…

As a graduate student, Marilyn Tyus bustled about between stacks of books as she chipped away at a master’s degree in psychological counseling at Southeast Missouri State University. Between her…

When Richard Costa was in The Old Guard in Fort Myer, Virginia, he facilitated over 3,000 ceremonies. Of all the vigils he oversaw, military-dependent funerals were the hardest.Costa, who was…

It was nearly 9 a.m. on Dec. 14, in an industrial looking room of stone walls and stainless steel that was as crowded with news cameras and broadcast reporters as…

We’ve all heard some version of the phrase, “You can’t take care of others unless you first take care of yourself.” But the need for self-care has become even more…

The next few months in Austin are a great time to step outside and enjoy the outdoors — before the heat of summer sets in. Plus, taking a walk during…

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center lies just beyond Austin’s downtown traffic, near the intersection of MoPac and State Highway 45. Tucked within Southwest Austin’s rolling hills, the Wildflower Center…

In the center of the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, the Commons Cafe serves the staff, faculty and anyone lucky enough to venture inside. Don’t let its modest appearance fool you:…

As the clock struck noon, UT staff and faculty members exchanged their professional clothing for spandex and cotton, something better suited for a workout. One by one, they poured into…

On the second floor of the UT Administration Building, a cozy blue room serves as a small getaway for the university’s staff and faculty. The Stress Reduction & Biofeedback Center,…